This 2021 Hobie tandem island is in immaculate condition and adventure ready for anyone keen to get on the water.
This package includes heaps of extras including:
- Custom registered trailer + Cradles
- Hobie tramp set
- 1x MD180 ARC Turbo + 1x MD GT Turbo
- Optional spinnaker ($11900)
About the Boat:
The Hobie Tandem Island is one of the most versatile, capable, and adventure-ready watercraft ever created—half performance sailing trimaran, half pedal-powered kayak, and fully built for unforgettable days on the water. Whether you’re chasing wind, exploring remote coastlines, loading it up for a weekend camp-out, or simply enjoying a breezy afternoon cruise, the Tandem Island turns every outing into an adventure you’ll talk about for years.
At its core, the Tandem Island is effortless freedom. With its dual MirageDrive pedal systems, expansive sail, and outriggers (amas) for incredible stability, you can sail, pedal, paddle, troll, drift, or beach-cruise with confidence in almost any conditions you’d comfortably take a small sailboat. It’s fast, stable, quiet, and surprisingly simple to operate. You don’t need to be a seasoned sailor; many first-timers learn the basics of sailing on a Tandem Island because it’s forgiving, intuitive, and incredibly safe.
Who uses the Hobie Tandem Island?
Just about everyone. It appeals to retired sailors who want a lighter, more manageable boat without the hassle and cost of traditional rigging and marina fees. It’s loved by kayak anglers who need offshore range and stability while still being able to troll and chase pelagics under sail power. It’s popular among couples and families who want a comfortable dual-cockpit sailing craft that doesn’t require intense balancing or technical skill. Adventure racers, touring kayakers, weekend explorers, and even first-time water enthusiasts choose the Tandem Island because it’s fun, fast, and incredibly versatile.
What can you do with a Hobie Tandem Island?
Almost anything you can imagine on the water. Use it as a pure sailing machine and enjoy exhilarating speeds with the wind in your hair. Use it as a tandem pedal kayak, with the amas folded in, for rivers, estuaries, and creeks. Load it with camping gear and head off for multi-day expeditions along Australia’s vast coastline—think remote islands in Queensland, sandy stretches along WA’s Ningaloo region, or the tranquil inland waterways of Victoria. Many owners use them for offshore fishing missions, targeting everything from snapper and kingfish to tuna and mackerel by combining pedal power with sail propulsion to cover big distances efficiently.
The beauty of the Tandem Island is how seamlessly it transitions between roles. Want to beach it on a secluded island? Just furl the sail, pedal in quietly, and land practically anywhere. Launching takes minutes. No ramps needed. No trailer fees. No marina mooring. Everything about the experience is streamlined and simple.
Why choose a Hobie Tandem Island over a bigger sailing boat?
Because adventure should be fun, not complicated. Larger sailboats require towing, rigging, storage, maintenance, insurance, licences, and often a crew. The Tandem Island lets you enjoy 90% of the thrill with a fraction of the commitment. It’s light enough to car-top with accessories or easily transport on a small trailer. It can be launched by one person. It can be righted if capsized. And when you’re done, you simply rinse it off and store it in your garage or shed.
For camping trips, the Tandem Island shines even more. Bigger sailboats can’t be beached overnight, so you’re forced to anchor offshore and shuttle back and forth with a dinghy. But a Hobie Tandem Island? You can sail straight onto the sand, pull it a metre up the beach, and you’re home for the night. Load it with dry bags, eskies, tents, fishing rods, and cooking gear—there’s plenty of deck space and mounting options for accessories. The boat’s efficiency under sail or pedal power means you can reach remote campsites and untouched beaches that are inaccessible to larger boats or even 4WDs.
Its shallow draft gives you access to mangrove creeks, reef flats, sandbars, and tiny coves where a traditional yacht would never dare venture. And when the wind drops? No problem. You simply pedal—quietly, smoothly, and efficiently—without relying on fuel or noisy motors.
The Hobie Tandem Island isn’t just a sailing craft. It’s a lifestyle machine. A gateway to adventure. A platform that turns ordinary days into experiences, and experienced sailors back into excited kids.
Whether you’re exploring, fishing, touring, or camping, the Tandem Island lets you do it all with unmatched freedom—and with a smile on your face every time.
