I have to admit that the Island is a pretty bitchin' unit. I've been looking at them at our local dealer (when nobody is looking). I think any of the negative comments that arise here are spawned from dissapointment. We all want to see Hobie Cat making the beach cats that we all love so much but in todays market, a company has to make money. A few years ago while on the Reynolds 33 photo shoot, Greg Ketterman told me they had a higher profit margin in 3 kyaks than they did with one Tiger. Let's face it, American's have gotten lazy by Global standards. Everyone wants to put a key in something to make it go rather than spend the time to rig a boat and have the skill to sail it. This fact is clearly illustrated by how many boats Hobie Europe has in it's line up. Lets all be glad they (Hobie US) didn't start making PWC's. Don't get any ideas there Matt.

Lee Wicklund/Team Chums