Hobie TI Dolly now available

Author: josh

Category: News

Created on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 07:12

Written by Josh

Hobie Tandem Island users will be interested to learn of a new product designed to simplify carting it around. Due to both the size and weight of the TI, Hobie's new Dolly has been created as an alternative to plug-in (to scupper hole) carts and is probably a worthwhile investment to anyone who has otherwise had trouble using plug in carts. Employing a sit-on paradigm as opposed to plugging in, the new Dolly should support the weight of the boat more evenly and without any potential for damaging scuppers created by inadvertent misuse or accident.   

Available through all Hobie dealerships, there are 2 flavours available - one incorporating Wheelez Trax style wheels (most appropriate for soft sand, pictured above) as well as a heavy duty version that uses a foam-filled tyre that looks and acts like a pneumatic style, but without the potential for puncturing. Here's Hobie's description of the new Dolly wheel:

We have created this cart to more easily carry the Tandem Island. It is very similar to a Catamaran style “Cat Trax”. Available with hard surface wheels or with soft sand beach wheels. Easier to load and unload than a scupper cart. Carry the weight of the Tandem Island with ease over sand or hard surfaces. A wide cradle easily supports the weight. Does not use scuppers for support or alignment which prevents scupper damage. Handle allows easy cart manipulation when unloaded and easier cart insertion under the boat. Acts as a “kick-stand” to hold the cart upright for loading. Quick pin – removable handle and wheels for compact storage.