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.

03-22-2013, 09:56 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	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: 6,948	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: 1,478	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: 6,948	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: 2,526	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