Catalina
 

Okay, so I watched these two videos today from Fastlane and damn, they screwed me up. I can't work - Just keep thinking "what a phookin kick in the nuts that would have been...."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFOya9B5JJM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BHAzDPW5So

Thanks for link. I saw a rough cut playing in the store, awesome vid.

That is awesome. What a great time.

DANG!!

Very cool! Boys being boys!:luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:............I feel old :biggrinjester:

Thats awesome.

Anyone want to trade a nicely rigged 2009 Hobie Revo for one of those Adventures with the sail? I want to try that. Anyone have any idea how long it took them to get to Catalina? :cheers1:

damn...that water is clear.

I spoke to one of the guys very briefly, he said 5 going, 6 coming back (ish).

Just because of that video I am going to go to catalina in one of the tri maran things that they have. THATLOOKED AWESOME

Thx for the link, nice!!!

I am with you!

I've been eyeing those trimarans for a while. The tandem model is about $4.7K and the single $3.7K. The highest speed I've seen is 10.5 knots in the single and heard the tandem is faster. There seems to be alot of splashing from the bow at the high speeds. I wonder if next year's model will fix that problem. Any Hobie reps online?

Great. One more thing I have to have. Thanks a lot.

I sailed a catamaran to catalina in the late '80s. No compass, no GPS, we only brought a small bottle of water and one sandwich each with our clothes in trash bags. On top of that it was overcast so we couldn't see the island when we left. Looking back it seems foolish.

We lost our wind about 2 miles from the island so we had to each stradle a hull on our stomachs and start paddling so I can definitely appreciate the pedal drive. When we came into the harbor we caught some wind and sailed into the harbor on one hull. The sailors in the marina came out of their yachts and gave us a standing ovation. Very cool trip and a great memory.

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I believe their video scored with at least two people I know....I pick mine up sometime next week. Going with Roeboat this weekend for a demo ride...

Wow, you weren't kidding! Nice one.

Dude, what kind of comment is that? Please explain yourself or keep those kinds of comments to yourself.

Like you, I couldn't even work after I saw that video yesterday. I sent it to the guy I made that trip to Catalina with and it made him want to move back to California.

Are you going with the single or tandem? I was checking them out last night and with the sail area it looks like the tandem would go faster. Any place you know of to demo them?

Oh and don't worry about Danny. He's mad at the world right now over his guilt at taking a baby fish. But he'll get on the treadmill and get over it.

Danny - multiple inappropriate comments. 7 day ban to cool off

Going with the Tandem. The only down side I see right now is that this is a BIG kayak at 18.6 ft. I though my PA was big, this things another 6 ft longer. There are a group of guy's in Hawaii that actually are using the tandems with spreaders/feathers and are nailing some big fish.

I just need to learn how to sail now! Going to Dana Point for the demo on Sunday.

Dang. I almost wish I could skip my son's birthday party on Sunday so I could go down there with you guys. This has really messed me up! I thought about the length also but I'm sure you'll figure something out without having to buy a trailer. My kayak is over 14' so I don't think you'll have a problem.

I have a 3/4 long bed (8ft). I figure with a 4ft bed extension from Harbor Freight, I will only be hanging out 6 additional feet.....hahah - LMAO

Rentals?
 

Are there any places that rent these things? (big bucks for me) Like you guys, I got the beach shots from the video stuck in my head......If I could rent one, I am down to make a trip any time....Matt

Dana Point Jet Ski Rentals....

How did it go?

Kent (aka Roeboat) and I went out Sunday afternoon thinking we would get some wind. No such luck. That aside, the TI is one big ass kayak, especially when there is no wind and you have a 6'3 265 fat ass in the front cockpit..hahah. We caught a couple of gusts and it really motivates. I can't imagine what type of numbers we could put up with a steady 15-20 mph wind.

It's not the best platform for fishing, but it is managable...I think the Adventure Islander is set up better for fishing, but it's considerably slower.

All in all, I can't wait until I pick mine up.............Come on guys, someone pick up my Revo before I have to use my credit card to pay off the remaining balance.

Forever. Better pick your weather window well, the last time I left Catalina for Ventura in my 26' boat, it was 6-8' swell and 20 knots of wind 2 miles from the Two Harbors, down to 12 knots for a 70 mile ride (normally 30), on a Hobie Adventure you better head back to the Island.