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Kesepton
09-06-2010, 02:00 PM
So I traded my Adventure for a Sport, but kept all my own gear, like the drive and such. Well, when I got out on the water today, when trying to install the drive, I found it wouldnt fit. It dosent seat properly, almost like its too big. Am I doing something wrong? Or is there a difference in the drives from V1-V2 and how they install.

Both use the twist install for the drive so I figured it would be the same.

Any ideas?

gallo
09-06-2010, 03:35 PM
When I got a replacement hull for my 06 outback the 2010 bracket needed a new center pin. They pounded out the ol style from the drive and in w the new. Ends were a loose so I wrapped a little duct tape on the end posts,now shes good.
Hope this helps.

Kesepton
09-07-2010, 11:01 AM
Sorry, kind of having a hard time understanding what youre trying to say.

I got it in yesterday. The sides that stick out the furthest are really tight fit in the drive well, im thinking of shaving it down a little, but worried it may compromise the drive under pressure. What I did instead was loosen the bolts that hold the knobs in so that I could raise them up and then I could turn it to hold the drive in place. These were nearly stripped, but luckily I had a new set, but it was a pain getting the old ones out.

It is secure and it clicks in fine, but its a pain getting my finger in there to lift up the knob to get it to work. I may end up shaving the bottom of it so it has a steeper angle and I can turn it and itll lift it self up and over.

Any thoughts?

deepdvr
09-07-2010, 12:27 PM
You should address this question to Hobie via their forum.

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/

Matt always gets back to you quickly.

What year was your adventure and what year is the sport? I'm guessing V1 / V2 has something to do with it.

Kesepton
09-07-2010, 01:21 PM
The adventure was an 07, the sport is 08.

Ill check them out, thanks.