Hobie Adventure TI - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

WahooUSMA · 10-25-2010, 02:27 PM

One Pro Angler and a Revo later, I finally picked up my new Hobie Adventure TI yesterday - This is a big boy!

I Don't really know how I am going to fish with it yet, but I am sure I will figure it out. At least now, I can finally get back to work.

premo · 10-25-2010, 03:56 PM

put a second pair of wheels in front and you can chase coyotes on the streets.
lets see how long this toy will last

congratulation bro.

romspacenut · 10-25-2010, 04:19 PM

Congrats Roger! Did you end up selling your yellow revo?

WahooUSMA · 10-25-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by romspacenut

Congrats Roger! Did you end up selling your yellow revo?

Yup....sucks! But I have dibs on Premo's when he sells his Revo!

maui jim · 10-26-2010, 07:04 AM

If you dont mind me askin' What did that thing run....

I'm trying to pursude the Mrs.

That vid got me jones'n also..

WahooUSMA · 10-26-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

If you dont mind me askin' What did that thing run....

A pro angler, a revo, and a .44mag! LOL. Maybe just a wee bit more.

Dana Point Jet Ski has their year end sale this weekend. I think Tim has one 2010 left...

romspacenut · 10-26-2010, 10:41 AM

You need to control your addiction Roger. LOL.

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A pro angler, a revo, and a .44mag! LOL. Maybe just a wee bit more.

Dana Point Jet Ski has their year end sale this weekend. I think Tim has one 2010 left...

Jzo · 10-26-2010, 07:07 AM

Congrats, looks awesome!

sandydiego · 10-26-2010, 08:10 AM

Looks like fun. You have to keep us posted on how you rig it up.

Steve

scoop · 10-26-2010, 08:21 AM

That thing looks like an adventure.

I'm looking forward to the video

Mom · 10-26-2010, 08:54 AM

We have had out 2 TI's for a little over month now. Although you could probably tell me more about them after one excursion, the trailer is a nice way to transport them and the trampolines are really handy. We load the gear and kids on the trampolines and sit on them to fish. Right now multiple mackerel on a sibiki rig gets us going!! These are very stable. Hubby qnd kids jump off the TI's with masks to check out things below (spearfishing anyone?). Bet it would be good for hooping, although I have not tried that yet. Trolling with the sail gives the legs a break. I bet you figure out how to attach rod holders to the outriggers to do the multi rod troll before we figure that out. ( I bet the kids figure out how to tow an innertube on windy days before you do!) So many options, this is a fun machine!!!

As an aside: the webcam, the nice folks at LJ Shores with their bounty, and all the BWE posts have motivated me to get back into fishing after four kids. Kayak fishing is nothing like surfcasting for blues and stripers back east, this is way better!!!! Thanks for helping me get my groove back.

WahooUSMA · 12-20-2010, 07:36 AM

So I sold the TI! Now, I am looking now for another PA or Revo, again. Preferably in Moss.

I learned a couple of valuable lessons during the process of the sale. NO KIDS!

I met the buyer at Mission bay next to OEX. He wanted to see how the boat was assembled. In 20-30 knot winds, I had to put this thing together while he and his 5 year old son watched. As I was hauling this beast down to the sand piece by piece, the kid decided to use my truck as a jungle gym. The worst part of it was his dad refused to discipline or intervene. He climbed on top of the rack and swung one of the tie-downs onto the front windshield, chipping the glass while pop’s stood by and watch. Finally, I said “boy” you need to get down. Then instead of climbing down into the bed, he slid off the rack onto the windshield and off my hood! Not to be outdone, the kid then ran down to the TI, while still on the cart, and started jumping inside. I had the mast already installed when the ‘boy’ then proceeded to open the sail – Not good! 20-30 knot winds with a metal pulley on the end of the sail can really do some damage when it smacks you upside the head, which it did.

Assembled finally, the dude then asks “can we take it for a spin”? WTF? So reluctantly, I agreed and off they went. About 30 min’s later they returned. As I was attempting to assist in the landing of the TI, I told him to lift the rudder with the ‘up’ handle because the boat was getting sideways in the wind. As he struggled, I told him to release the down handle from the cleat. Instead of releasing the down handle, he yanked on the ‘up’ handle so hard that he pulled the pulley system loose and the line went slack. He then commented, “What happened, I hope you can fix it”? He then proceeded to tell me, “Well, Fastlane is just over the bride, if they can fix it, you have a deal”. So over to Fastlane we went (the ‘boy’ was just as wild in the store as he was at the launch of the TI).

I want to personally thank the guys at Fastlane for helping me out in my Goat f^%$ of a situation. They spent about 1.5 hours getting the rudder system to work properly, and they did for free! I know I didn’t buy the TI form them, but their customer service is awesome. Thanks guys!

romspacenut · 12-20-2010, 08:09 AM

Glad to hear you were able to find a new home for your TI. Lets hope she will last with the new owner though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

So I sold the TI! Now, I am looking now for another PA or Revo, again. Preferably in Moss.

I learned a couple of valuable lessons during the process of the sale. NO KIDS!

I met the buyer at Mission bay next to OEX. He wanted to see how the boat was assembled. In 20-30 knot winds, I had to put this thing together while he and his 5 year old son watched. As I was hauling this beast down to the sand piece by piece, the kid decided to use my truck as a jungle gym. The worst part of it was his dad refused to discipline or intervene. He climbed on top of the rack and swung one of the tie-downs onto the front windshield, chipping the glass while pop’s stood by and watch. Finally, I said “boy” you need to get down. Then instead of climbing down into the bed, he slid off the rack onto the windshield and off my hood! Not to be outdone, the kid then ran down to the TI, while still on the cart, and started jumping inside. I had the mast already installed when the ‘boy’ then proceeded to open the sail – Not good! 20-30 knot winds with a metal pulley on the end of the sail can really do some damage when it smacks you upside the head, which it did.

Assembled finally, the dude then asks “can we take it for a spin”? WTF? So reluctantly, I agreed and off they went. About 30 min’s later they returned. As I was attempting to assist in the landing of the TI, I told him to lift the rudder with the ‘up’ handle because the boat was getting sideways in the wind. As he struggled, I told him to release the down handle from the cleat. Instead of releasing the down handle, he yanked on the ‘up’ handle so hard that he pulled the pulley system loose and the line went slack. He then commented, “What happened, I hope you can fix it”? He then proceeded to tell me, “Well, Fastlane is just over the bride, if they can fix it, you have a deal”. So over to Fastlane we went (the ‘boy’ was just as wild in the store as he was at the launch of the TI).

I want to personally thank the guys at Fastlane for helping me out in my Goat f^%$ of a situation. They spent about 1.5 hours getting the rudder system to work properly, and they did for free! I know I didn’t buy the TI form them, but their customer service is awesome. Thanks guys!

Iceman · 12-20-2010, 08:09 AM

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Preferably in Moss

It is now "guacamole"

StinkyMatt · 12-20-2010, 10:19 AM

If my kid did (he wouldn't) ANY of that I would be sooooo embarassed! There would be a very quick and solid hand on butt incident. You are a patient man! I guess you REALLLLLLLY wanted to get rid of the TI. See you on the water in your Revo.

10-26-2010, 07:04 AM	#5
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	If you dont mind me askin' What did that thing run.... I'm trying to pursude the Mrs. That vid got me jones'n also.. __________________

12-20-2010, 07:36 AM	#12
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	So I sold the TI! Now, I am looking now for another PA or Revo, again. Preferably in Moss. I learned a couple of valuable lessons during the process of the sale. NO KIDS! I met the buyer at Mission bay next to OEX. He wanted to see how the boat was assembled. In 20-30 knot winds, I had to put this thing together while he and his 5 year old son watched. As I was hauling this beast down to the sand piece by piece, the kid decided to use my truck as a jungle gym. The worst part of it was his dad refused to discipline or intervene. He climbed on top of the rack and swung one of the tie-downs onto the front windshield, chipping the glass while pop’s stood by and watch. Finally, I said “boy” you need to get down. Then instead of climbing down into the bed, he slid off the rack onto the windshield and off my hood! Not to be outdone, the kid then ran down to the TI, while still on the cart, and started jumping inside. I had the mast already installed when the ‘boy’ then proceeded to open the sail – Not good! 20-30 knot winds with a metal pulley on the end of the sail can really do some damage when it smacks you upside the head, which it did. Assembled finally, the dude then asks “can we take it for a spin”? WTF? So reluctantly, I agreed and off they went. About 30 min’s later they returned. As I was attempting to assist in the landing of the TI, I told him to lift the rudder with the ‘up’ handle because the boat was getting sideways in the wind. As he struggled, I told him to release the down handle from the cleat. Instead of releasing the down handle, he yanked on the ‘up’ handle so hard that he pulled the pulley system loose and the line went slack. He then commented, “What happened, I hope you can fix it”? He then proceeded to tell me, “Well, Fastlane is just over the bride, if they can fix it, you have a deal”. So over to Fastlane we went (the ‘boy’ was just as wild in the store as he was at the launch of the TI). I want to personally thank the guys at Fastlane for helping me out in my Goat f^%$ of a situation. They spent about 1.5 hours getting the rudder system to work properly, and they did for free! I know I didn’t buy the TI form them, but their customer service is awesome. Thanks guys! __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!

10-25-2010, 03:56 PM	#2
premo Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: costa mesa Posts: 124	put a second pair of wheels in front and you can chase coyotes on the streets. lets see how long this toy will last congratulation bro.

10-25-2010, 04:19 PM	#3
romspacenut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 209	Congrats Roger! Did you end up selling your yellow revo?

10-26-2010, 07:07 AM	#8
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Congrats, looks awesome!

10-26-2010, 08:10 AM	#9
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Looks like fun. You have to keep us posted on how you rig it up. Steve

10-26-2010, 08:21 AM	#10
scoop Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60	That thing looks like an adventure. I'm looking forward to the video

10-26-2010, 08:54 AM	#11
Mom Junior Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1	We have had out 2 TI's for a little over month now. Although you could probably tell me more about them after one excursion, the trailer is a nice way to transport them and the trampolines are really handy. We load the gear and kids on the trampolines and sit on them to fish. Right now multiple mackerel on a sibiki rig gets us going!! These are very stable. Hubby qnd kids jump off the TI's with masks to check out things below (spearfishing anyone?). Bet it would be good for hooping, although I have not tried that yet. Trolling with the sail gives the legs a break. I bet you figure out how to attach rod holders to the outriggers to do the multi rod troll before we figure that out. ( I bet the kids figure out how to tow an innertube on windy days before you do!) So many options, this is a fun machine!!! As an aside: the webcam, the nice folks at LJ Shores with their bounty, and all the BWE posts have motivated me to get back into fishing after four kids. Kayak fishing is nothing like surfcasting for blues and stripers back east, this is way better!!!! Thanks for helping me get my groove back.

12-20-2010, 10:19 AM	#15
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	If my kid did (he wouldn't) ANY of that I would be sooooo embarassed! There would be a very quick and solid hand on butt incident. You are a patient man! I guess you REALLLLLLLY wanted to get rid of the TI. See you on the water in your Revo.