THE AQUAGLIDE- Multisport
North Sports
This is so cool. Just imagine always being able to go for a sail anytime or anywhere you want!
- You're at the seashore, and it looks so inviting to take a quick sail
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- You are on a wilderness trip, and there is a beautiful lake by your cabin.
- You are going to Hawaii. You can check this boat as baggage and sail Waikiki.
- You (or your kids) just want to experience sailing for the first time. This can be an inexpensive way to start.
More than just a sailboat. Yes, it is a complete sailboat having
mast stays, a boom, rudder and keel. It can seat two people in this configuration.
The Multisport name though, means that you can do many things with this boat.
An equally popular use is as a windsurfer. Here the rudder and
stays are removed, a universal mast foot is inserted, and another keel is
positioned aft. The result is a very stable windsurfer, ideal for learning, and lots
of fun. For Kayakers, an optional attachable seat back and set of
oars is available. The Multisport has attachments for, and makes a great towing
platform behind a power boat. It is even convertable to a powerboat
itself with the optional motor mount, and using a Sevylor electric motor, available at many marine dealers. Lastly, at the end of the day letting some air out, makes it a passable air mattress
to get a good night’s sleep!
How it works. It is a complete package that includes an inflatable PVC bladder inside a Cordura cover to form a hull that assembles and stows in less than 10 minutes without tools. It includes a 3.5 meter sail, mast and two section boom, sailboat kit (rig straps and tiller), foot pump, carry case (total carrying weight 58 lbs.), repair kit, and instruction book.
When fully inflated, the hull is rigid, and It is easy to actually walk around on the deck while underway, and is very easy to operate in any of the above configurations — even for young people.
The possibilities are many. The lightweight boat requires minimal wind to sail, and the two 12 inch keels can navigate shallow as well as deeper water. It disassembles quickly for easy storage in its carrying case which fits in the trunk of a car, or can be checked as airline luggage. The Multisport costs a fraction of the price of any other sailboat, windsurfer, or kayak yet offers a much wider range of use. Happily, it does not require government registration.
Specifications. The Multisport won the IMTEC innovation award in 1998. The bladder is 26 guage PVC, inside a 600 denier blue and white Cordura cover which can support up to 600 lbs. Dimensions with sail are: 9 ft. high, 4 ft. wide and 8 ft. long. List: $449. SW 60 lbs.
