Hobie mirage drive efficiency

A bit dated, from 2006, but an interesting read about a study using a hobie adventure nonetheless.

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:65QFqq9P3owJ:www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/boat-design/41729d1269689943-pedal-powered-boats-hobie_flapper_eff.pdf+&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESitezP8ujpl0DLNo9OUc81_MPnxanTAQfg4ikwHHASWcqLIb_F9ZjPgCGWJU3BC9FIDj-HiZeb8n20gCDAg2p8mB8a0iU1FhSZzIVz_h6Gg4JygTaYrVD22Umu2zIdMJJV29XZ8&sig=AHIEtbTvJ2T2K2xquzo1B988kHHcBQtbdg

Aw shucks, the science guy called me powerful.

It is likely that the turbo flappers are suited to powerful individuals

That was cool.  Thanks for sharing.  I''ve hit 6+ mph in my adventure.  I can only imagine the effort it takes to hit 10mph!

6+ is definitely doable in the adventure. Don't think ten is unless you are a hell of a lot lighter than myself.
8 without wind or current maybe tops ....

My rudder assembly starts to drag at high speed and really makes it tough to go any faster.

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Haha yah, if you find yourself going 10 you are in REAL trouble!

If the addy was made from a composite instead of plastic, you could probably do 10.  As it is, pushing the pedals to go that fast probably warps the hull a bit (insert NANOOK hull commentary here)

I can get the Revo up to 6.5 briefly, but typical cruise speed is 3.5 to 4 with extended sprints of 5 or so.

6+ is definitely doable in the adventure. Don't think ten is unless you are a hell of a lot lighter than myself.
8 without wind or current maybe tops ....

My rudder assembly starts to drag at high speed and really makes it tough to go any faster.

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I've done 8.2 via gps in a short sprint.  That said I was going with the flow of the tide which might have helped .  6.5 - 7 is plenty doable in short sprints if you are reasonably fit.  I no longer push top end speeds as both times I've broken mirage drives was when I was really hammering it.  A better measure for actual fishing conditions is how fast and how long can you maintain "your" fast cruise.  I shoot for keeping it between a maintained  low of  4 and a high of 4.5 (which isn't realistic once it gets fairly windy/rough).  Doesn't seem that fast for short distances but after a few miles it gets tough to maintain. Faster than that and I really overheat.  This is one reason I'm not a huge fan of Outbacks (I've owned 2) as they take more work to maintain a fast cruise compared to a Revo or Addy.

I was at the Hobie dealer on Camano last weekend.  Just to see what prices are like and whatnot.  The guy I talked to there was surprisingly opposed to the Adventure - thought it was just too long of a boat and not stable enough.     Really tried to steer me to the Outback.  They both have their place, but the speed of the Adventure is alluring.  Guess when I have a couple grand to spend on another yak I'll have to demo the Addy, Revo and Outback.

I was at the Hobie dealer on Camano last weekend.  Just to see what prices are like and whatnot.  The guy I talked to there was surprisingly opposed to the Adventure - thought it was just too long of a boat and not stable enough.     Really tried to steer me to the Outback.  They both have their place, but the speed of the Adventure is alluring.  Guess when I have a couple grand to spend on another yak I'll have to demo the Addy, Revo and Outback.

If you fish mostly open water (ocean,big rivers,coastal bays) the Adventure is great.  It can be to long for smaller waters and pursuits like bass fishing etc.  The long turning radius can be a pain in tight quarters.  It is a very stable boat offshore and I feel way more comfortable in it than I did in my outbacks in conditions like large following seas, heavy wind chop or gusty wind. It slices where the Outback wallows.. The Revo is a great boat too and is every bit as capable as the Adventure offshore plus its shorter length makes it much easier to manage in close quarters fishing.

I do love those turbo flappers! Thanks for the link.

I agree with PP. The Revo and Addy slice through stuff and have a lot of glide where the OB busts over but feels like riding a bike on a muddy road. Stability has never been an issue with me but I come from a surfing background so think of it closer to that than a boat. Guys like Rory who switched from Adventure to OB don't make any sense but he's weird anyway. Whatever floats your boat though. Ride what feels comfortable to you. Cool thing is in the Hobie line of yaks/boats there's a lot of different rides available.

Guys like Rory who switched from Adventure to OB don't make any sense but he's weird anyway. Whatever floats your boat though.

Stability is key.  My man boobs make me top-heavy.

I've been considering an outback for a while. I'd like something i can stand and fly fish from. Can the Addy fit my bill?
Thanks for the input!
Ben

I've been considering an outback for a while. I'd like something i can stand and fly fish from. Can the Addy fit my bill?
Thanks for the input!
Ben

No for the addy but you might want to look at the pro angler 12.,

Never tried the adventure so I can't speak to it. But I went with the Outback because it fit me much better. I'm 6'3 and 225 lbs. The Revo was an amazing boat and had good speed, but ultimately it felt a bit cramped compared to the wider, larger load capacity of the Outback.
At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with a Hobie. Just pick which one fits your body and fishing style best and not what somebody is trying to sell you on.
Oh, and in case you were curious which color catches more fish, it's the yellow ones.


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You can get or make outriggers for the addy, Ben.  You can get ama kits for all of the hobies too.  Then you can stand

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