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About the Design of your Kayak
Sit-on-top Cockpit
The Hobie Mirage kayaks are open-top cockpit designs.
This allows the kayaker to enter and exit the kayak easily
from the shore, dock or water. Scupper hole(s) make the
kayak self-bailing. The design also eliminates the need to
perform an “Eskimo roll” (advanced kayak technique). The
contoured seat is fitted with an adjustable backrest for
added comfort.
Hull Design
The long center “keel” area encourages the kayak to track
straight when paddling and coasting. Under moderate pad-
dling conditions, the wider “shoulder” area of the hull rides
high at the surface of the water without compromising
speed. If the kayak is fully loaded with gear or is being pad-
dled and braced in rough conditions, the “shoulder” areas
provide secondary buoyancy and stability.
Maneuverability
All 2007 Mirage Kayaks come with the patent pending Twist
and Stow rudder system. This system comes pre-installed by
our factory. This new rudder is designed to flip out of the way
during land transport and has an optional larger rudder blade
for more turning authority with the kayak sailing option.
Scupper Hole(s)
Drain holes (scuppers) in the cockpit or cargo well allow any
water that enters the cockpit to immediately flow back out.
Graphics
Graphics are molded into the kayaks, so they will not peel or
flake off for the life of the boat.
Hobie Mirage Adventure
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