Latest Mirage Drive change - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 03-22-2013, 09:56 AM

I picked this Outback up yesterday from Hobie and saw this newly designed spine, with the drive seal built right in. This must be a running change and not "2013" This is also the first Outback I have seen with the pedal retention moved up to the side. The rec hatch is an upgrade

bubblehide · 03-22-2013, 07:03 PM

Funny, I was thinking about making a drive seal from fiberglass and silicone for mine. It can be a nice feature.

oneyedeer · 03-22-2013, 07:08 PM

any word of hobie adding on the transducer mounts for the new outback or revo?

TheBentRod · 03-23-2013, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by oneyedeer

any word of hobie adding on the transducer mounts for the new outback or revo?

This would prompt me to consider buying a new Outback to replace my perfectly fine Outback.

Iceman · 05-08-2013, 01:11 PM

couple more of the latest accessories form Hobie..........I got the red and blck Turbo fins in stock now.

Fighting cup and the paddle holder (replaces padeye)

lowprofile · 05-08-2013, 01:54 PM

Hey Ice,

any word on the drives becoming available on their own? I'm tired of getting that shooting spray and flooding on surf launches and need a back up.

see what i mean about flooding. it slows you down a lot.

Iceman · 05-08-2013, 02:25 PM

so you are looking for the whole new drive unit? It is a running change, so I am sure I can get one.

lowprofile · 05-08-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

so you are looking for the whole new drive unit? It is a running change, so I am sure I can get one.

yes. its supposed to minimize water coming through, correct? I'm interested to know how its faired and if there's a price difference from the old unit.

TJones · 05-08-2013, 03:14 PM

and balls is all it takes.

shark chum on back of yak ?

jbaker · 05-09-2013, 09:27 PM

How does the locator pin come out? can I fit that pin in a v2 drive? The drums look a little different too.

FlyFishinYakr · 05-10-2013, 02:06 AM

Andy, I was going to call you, there was an owner's package that I didn't open when I picked up my Outback on Saturday. It came with the drive seal and seat scupper plugs.(Found out when I finished looking through the registration stuff when I got home.).

Looks like I need a back up mirage drive, the upgrade gives me an excuse.

Now I have to upgrade the hatch to store my Fly Boxes.

they don't fit through the regular hatch my other option is to store in the front hatch (should have bought the front hatch liner). Just gives me a good reason to come back down! LOL!

03-22-2013, 09:56 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Latest Mirage Drive change I picked this Outback up yesterday from Hobie and saw this newly designed spine, with the drive seal built right in. This must be a running change and not "2013" This is also the first Outback I have seen with the pedal retention moved up to the side. The rec hatch is an upgrade __________________

05-08-2013, 01:11 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	couple more of the latest accessories form Hobie..........I got the red and blck Turbo fins in stock now. Fighting cup and the paddle holder (replaces padeye) __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 05-08-2013 at 01:23 PM.

05-08-2013, 01:54 PM	#6
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	Hey Ice, any word on the drives becoming available on their own? I'm tired of getting that shooting spray and flooding on surf launches and need a back up. see what i mean about flooding. it slows you down a lot. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area Last edited by lowprofile; 05-08-2013 at 02:07 PM.

05-08-2013, 02:25 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	so you are looking for the whole new drive unit? It is a running change, so I am sure I can get one. __________________

05-08-2013, 03:14 PM	#9
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	you've got balls LP and balls is all it takes. shark chum on back of yak ?

03-22-2013, 07:03 PM	#2
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Funny, I was thinking about making a drive seal from fiberglass and silicone for mine. It can be a nice feature.

03-22-2013, 07:08 PM	#3
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	any word of hobie adding on the transducer mounts for the new outback or revo?

05-09-2013, 09:27 PM	#10
jbaker Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Redding Ca Posts: 85	How does the locator pin come out? can I fit that pin in a v2 drive? The drums look a little different too. __________________ A SoCal to NorCal transplant Hobie Fishing Team Headwaters Adventure Company Kayak Fishing team

05-10-2013, 02:06 AM	#11
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Andy, I was going to call you, there was an owner's package that I didn't open when I picked up my Outback on Saturday. It came with the drive seal and seat scupper plugs.(Found out when I finished looking through the registration stuff when I got home.). Looks like I need a back up mirage drive, the upgrade gives me an excuse. Now I have to upgrade the hatch to store my Fly Boxes. they don't fit through the regular hatch my other option is to store in the front hatch (should have bought the front hatch liner). Just gives me a good reason to come back down! LOL! Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 05-10-2013 at 02:38 AM.