The Ultimate Craft for Versatility - Pedal, Paddle or Sail! Unlike the majority of kayaks, Hobie Kayaks can be paddled, pedalled with the help of the renowned Mirage Drive or even sailed with the ability of an optional sail kit on some models.

Oceanside California Where are Hobie Kayaks Made? Hobie's headquarters are in Oceanside California. This is where the vast majority of kayak hulls are built.

Hobie manufacturers almost all of their non-inflatable sit on top kayaks from their headquarters in Oceanside, California. All hulls are made in America with the exception of the Passports and the inflatable kayaks. Some parts and accessories are globally sourced.

Taso Sofikitis Major US kayak maker Hobie Cat Co. was sold on January 25th this year to a private equity group made up of executives from Detroit-based Maynard Industries. In what has been described as a 'discreet takeover' SGB Media has reported that the new Chairman of the company is Taso Sofikitis.

Top picks: Best Hobie pedal kayaks for 2024

• Hobie. Mirage Outback.
• Mirage iTrek 11. Leave a rating / review.
• Mirage Revolution 13. Leave a rating / review.
• Mirage iTrek Fiesta. Leave a rating / review.
• Mirage Compass Duo.
• Mirage Pro Angler 12 with 360 Technology.
• Mirage Pro Angler 14 with 360 Technology.
• Mirage iTrek 14 Duo.

I've posted a short video on how the Hobie Quest has held up under ten years of regular fishing use under conditions that are probably a bit more demanding than your average kayak fisherman, so it's a pretty good look at the durability of the Hobie kayak hulls and general construction.

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Hobie kayak hulls are built in the USA.

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Mirage Adventure Island Mirage Adventure Island The sail- and MirageDrive 180 powered Adventure Island is Hobie's most stable and fastest fishing platform. Outfitted with accessory trampolines, it is also Hobie's most spacious. The Adventure Island craves big water and big game.

Mirage Tandem Island The fastest Hobie pedal kayak is the Mirage Tandem Island, which boasts a large sail for added propulsion. Other fast Hobie pedal kayaks include the sleek Mirage Revolution 13, which is great for recreational kayaking and kayak fishing.