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Dave I.
03-09-2008, 02:03 PM
If anyone finds a Mirage drive with turbo fins at La Jolla or hears of some being found, please let me know.

Lost at high tide, went back at low and couldn't find.




Thanks Dave
trob
03-09-2008, 02:34 PM
ouch that sucks, il keep my eyes open. how'd they fall out?
Dave I.
03-09-2008, 03:52 PM
I got my first "Flip job" while trying to beach. they were out of the slot and bungee'd down, they came out.


I wasn't the only one, when i went back at low tide another guy was out there looking for his, too. So post up if smeone finds a set with standards fins on it.
peguinpower
03-09-2008, 04:01 PM
I dont take mine out for landing. Even on rocky beaches, they hold their own. A few scratches here and there dont make a diff. When I do take them out, like in thick kelp beds, I have them rigged to attach to my paddle leash.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you get them back.

/bing
dorf
03-09-2008, 07:20 PM
That Sucks
I know how that feels.
trob
03-09-2008, 07:21 PM
I wasn't the only one, when i went back at low tide another guy was out there looking for his, too. So post up if smeone finds a set with standards fins on it.

thats 800 bucks worth of drive systems at the launch, i need to get a snorkel and fins
dorf
03-09-2008, 08:01 PM
Standard drive is about $350.00
Not to mention rods and reals I have seen lost out there.
I have talked to divers who find loads of fishing gear at La Jolla. Talk about a gold mine.
Dave I.
03-09-2008, 08:52 PM
Looks like I'm going snorkeling after work tomorrow. Got to get my stuff back and hopefully help out the other guy too.



Dave
Ed
03-10-2008, 07:22 AM
Mirage drives are very easy to leash to your yak. Problem solved. I don't leave my drive in when landing on rocky beaches. I do some very rough Central Coast launches that would rip the crap out of a drive system. I made a drive mount on my Adventure by putting the main pin on the drive into the sail mount hole with the fins forward. I permanently attached 2 bungees with hooks (HOOK1) to strap the drive down. It looks like a factory drive mount.
dorf
03-10-2008, 10:36 AM
Mirage drives are very easy to leash to your yak. Problem solved. I don't leave my drive in when landing on rocky beaches. I do some very rough Central Coast launches that would rip the crap out of a drive system. I made a drive mount on my Adventure by putting the main pin on the drive into the sail mount hole with the fins forward. I permanently attached 2 bungees with hooks (HOOK1) to strap the drive down. It looks like a factory drive mount.
I would like to see some pics of that please.
bearlythere
03-10-2008, 12:36 PM
Yeah i 2nd that if youve got pics ...throw them on ....always looking for a better system.
Ed
03-10-2008, 01:08 PM
I'll get a couple shots to post after work today. I went through my files and none of the pics show the modification clearly.
Dave I.
03-10-2008, 02:12 PM
Well, i went snorkleing for about an hour today, no luck. I am hoping that the diver cert classes may find itat the edge of the canyon. I'll give it a week till i order another one.
rotten
03-10-2008, 09:01 PM
Real sorry to hear that guys. I try to strap mine down real good. Id like to see pics of Eds setup though . sounds great!
charles_n93701
03-11-2008, 11:14 AM
I too was unlucky and had the same fate as Dave on sun.so if anyone finds a std fin drive please let me know.thanks
Ed
03-11-2008, 11:56 AM
I don't seem to able to get multiple pics in a post, so I will submit a small series of replies with pics of my Mirage Drive mount.

First I attached a leash to my drive and then mounted 2 bungees with end hooks and a flush mounted hook to hold the drive tight to the yak.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCN5347.JPG
Ed
03-11-2008, 11:58 AM
View of attachment.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCN5352.JPG
Ed
03-11-2008, 12:00 PM
Insert the main drive pin into the sail mast hole, with the fins facing forward.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCN5350.JPG
Ed
03-11-2008, 12:03 PM
Attach bungees.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCN5351.JPG
Ed
03-11-2008, 12:04 PM
View of tight bungees.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCN5354.JPG
Ed
03-11-2008, 12:06 PM
Finished mount. This is a very tight mount that does not come undone in a bad crash. You can even hold a couple rods on with the bungees. You can also see the bungee I mounted to the front of the Adventure for mounting my bilge pump and holding rod tips.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/500/DSCN5358.JPG
Dave I.
03-11-2008, 12:15 PM
Nice set-up, i'll see about adapting that to my revo when i get another drive. Thanks for the pics!
dorf
03-11-2008, 12:55 PM
Very nice. Looks like that will hold down some hoop nets also. Unfortunatly I have an Outback. The mast mount is set a little below the front hatch. You have eunleashed a wave a thoughts on this for me. I will try things out when I get home tonight. This is what I have set up now.
rotten
03-11-2008, 01:54 PM
Great set up. I also have a Hobie , I think I can make it work though. Thanks Ed.
Shortbite
03-11-2008, 01:54 PM
Very nice. Looks like that will hold down some hoop nets also. Unfortunatly I have an Outback. The mast mount is set a little below the front hatch. You have eunleashed a wave a thoughts on this for me. I will try things out when I get home tonight. This is what I have set up now.

I have an Revolution and the mast mount is below from the hatch too. After seen your pics i got an idea! What about setting up a snug piece of pipe to level the mast mount to the hatch! I'll try that and let you guys know !