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MICHAEL EHNIS
Manager Sales & Fun
mehnis@chartermi.net
When not out sailing, Michael can be found rooting on his alma mater the University of Michigan.

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LANAI MAUI KONA QUEST ODYSSEY



Photo Hobie Mirage Series Kayaks

Hobie Cat, one of the worlds great watersports companies, invites you to paddle (or peddle) your way to fun with their unique line of kayaks. Why Kayaks? They share many of the characteristics of sailing: Environmentally fun, low cost, and quiet water activity. The Hobie Kayaks are ideal for those days where the wind is calm. Whether cartopping or using at the summer cottage, all Hobie Kayaks feature a shallow draft so you can explore previously uncharted lake and rivers throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes area. The sit on top design allows for easy access.

The Hobie Mirage Drive systems takes kayaking to a different level by offering a unqiue peddling design for a hands free experience. Over the years Hobie has improved the hull designs to accomodate such fun activities as fishing and of course their trademark sailing. It's three boats in one and great fun for the whole family.

Mirage Sport
Photo Hobie Mirage Sport Kayak
The Hobie Mirage Sport was designed for youth and adults who are smaller in stature or the six-footer who's looking for an extremely light-weight pedaling kayak. Move the seat forward and adjust the Mirage Drive to accommodate users as small as four feet. Pedal it, paddle it or sail it ? it's the mini-SUV of the Hobie kayak family

Mirage Outback
Photo Hobie Mirage Outback Kayak
The Hobie Mirage Outback was designed for hands-free fishing, hunting, photography and other on-the-water activities. The “SUV” version of the Hobie Mirage, the Outback comes with molded-in rod holders, hatches and storage compartments for a dive tank, cooler or bait tank. An optional fishing package includes a cooler and anchor system.

Mirage Revolution
Photo Hobie Mirage Revolution Kayak
Now by popular demand comes the hybrid... the Hobie Mirage Revolution combines the speed of the Adventure, utility of the Outback, and maneuverability of the Sport. It provides an easy to use, stable, efficient alternative to traditional kayaking. It will enhance your on the water experience with a deluxe cockpit and the speed to get you to the best spots quickly.

Mirage Oasis
Photo Hobie Mirage Oasis Kayak
Experience the power of two! With the patented Mirage-Drive pedal system engaged the Hobie Mirage Oasis is the fastest kayak in the fleet. Stable but sleek, with plenty of room for gear, the Mirage Oasis is the perfect craft for sharing your next adventure. Its loads of fun either pedaling, paddling, or sailing. You can also enjoy it solo.

Mirage Outfitter
Photo Hobie MIrage Outfitter Kayak
With its innovative design features, building on the success of the Hobie Mirage Outback, the Mirage Outfitter is the kayak everyone has been asking for. Built for two but also perfect for the solo user, the Outfitter was designed so everything you need is precisely where you want it.

Mirage Adventure
Photo Hobie Mirage Adventure Kayak
Designed for touring, the Hobie Mirage Adventure is the fastest single kayak in the fleet. With its innovative design features, it's ready to take you anywhere you want to go in comfort and style, with plenty of room for all your gear. We've put all the features you want within easy reach. The Hobie Mirage Adventure is exactly what you need for your next adventure

Mirage Adventure Island
Photo Hobie Mirage Adventure Island
The Hobie Mirage Adventure Island, a 16' Trimaran "Sail/yak" that incorporates the patented Hobie MirageDrive into a unique sailing machine unlike any other sailing craft on the water. Featuring a boomless sail rigwith plenty of sail area for excellent performance and two retractable amas for easy stowage and on water stability, this water toy has something for everyone in the family.

Lanai
Photo Hobie Lanai Kayak
The Hobie Lanai is a very nimble 9' long and is lightweight, very stable and easy to handle. The Lanai's length makes it extremely manageable for women and children, yet comfortable for even a tall paddler. The Hobie Lanai's roomy cockpit, ample storage, and built-in drink-holder all adds up to lots of fun.

Maui
Photo Hobie Maui Kayak
When it comes to mobility on land or on the water, nothing stacks up to the Hobie Maui. Here's a high-performance boat that stacks conveniently for easy storage in the garage, car-top, or even on the deck of a boat. Stable, fast, perfect for diving, fishing or just cruising, it's the perfect take-anywhere, go-anywhere boat.

Kona
Photo Hobie Kona Kayak
The Hobie Kona is the perfect double for twice the fun! It's the perfect way to share the Hobie experience. The Hobie Kona incorporates a shorter waterline with a wide, stable template. The result is a nimble double that's is not only a snap to paddle and lightweight, but is also features plenty of cargo room, twin cup holders,on-hull paddle storage and two mesh-covered stowage spaces for allyour gear. THe ideal couples and/or family boat.

Quest
Photo Hobie Quest Kayak
The revolutionary Hobie Quest is the ultimate fishing kayak for paddlers. Its hull design is very fast, yet super stable. The cockpit layout provides everything you need within reach, including two large hatches, three rod holders, mesh-covered stowage pockets, and plenty of room for gear. Now it's time to jump into your Quest and go catch the big one.

Odyssey
Photo Hobie Odyssey Kayak
It's kayaking's official family boat. The Hobie Odyssey has room for two parents and a small child in between. Extraordinary tracking and stability. Features: Two passenger paddling kayak with enough room to seat a small child in between; closed deck design with raised combing; self-draining seats and recessed scuppers for a drier ride; ample internal storage; works perfectly well in single-handed mode by using middle seat position.

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