[quote=nohuhu]Hi Trappy. This is an area where I have better than "lubber" experience. I still own an AI (for now).
The Adventure Island, and the Tandem version are car-topable, launch anywhere, do anything, safe in any condition crafts that really don't have any market equal. The furlable sail, the efficient pedal or paddle system and the options of putting tramps, benches, spinnakers and small motors on them, make them ideal for safe exploring, great fishing and camping. They are not cheap. They are not speed machines, but never slow.
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And if they can win the Everglades challenge against every other type of boat, they will provide you with a vacation full of fun summer camping. There's an experienced group that camps the florida coasts, year round. Check them out on the Hobie forums.
But- if you can beach the Getaway and leave the mast up all the time, it's the better choice. If you tend to drag 2 or more folks along with you, particularly kids, the Getaway, with wings and a motor mount wins hands down. (Not cheap either). I don't think you would love it so much if you had to step/rig it every time.
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But if bulletproof hulls and higher performance trump everything else on your wishlist, could you wetdream about a "new" T2?
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