Hobie 2015 AI AMA Question

Does the 2015 AI AMA fit on the older AI models? Would like a little more floatation. Tx Scott

I don't believe so.  I think Elusive said the akas were closer together on the newer models, which match the Tandem.

Hi Scott, this is the emailed I received from Hobies Reps (Jacques Bernier) on Sept. 8, 2014 .. : the spacing for the deck mounted bars on the new AI 2015 are closer together (to match the TI) than the earlier AI's. Unfortunately , with this closer dimension (2014 and earlier model AI) you won't be able to to tension your current tramps enough on the new AI. You will have to get a new Tramps unless you'd want to get created with your current tramps to modify them ...

Thanks guys. Figured they wouldn't fit since the boat geometry is different.

I actually don't see that answer as a no, just a it's gonna be difficult.

No you can do it but the forward part of the AMA would be angled in not parallel to the hull.

It's a very simple solution . Just add on another strap (extension) with the same size buckles at least 12 inches long on each strap and that would solve the problem . Period !

It's a very simple solution . Just add on another strap (extension) with the same size buckles at least 12 inches long on each strap and that would solve the problem . Period !

One of my buckles broke and I looked up the brand. I was able to find it on Amazon for $10 - 10 pairs. It's the 2nd time this has happened and I'm hoping that it's a perfect fit. The prior fix was to use a buckle off of the yellow hobie bag.