MD 180 Broken Mast - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 08-28-2017, 10:44 AM

Impressive wrenching! I have had to do similar on snapped bolts on my son's moto bike. Glad this ended up working. The wrong sized masts were a surprise. This was one of the very first 180 drives, it had come with a Pro Angler, before I could even order separate drives.

Diggin' the new light and flakey carpet kit!

kirkdavis · 08-28-2017, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Impressive wrenching! I have had to do similar on snapped bolts on my son's moto bike. Glad this ended up working. The wrong sized masts were a surprise. This was one of the very first 180 drives, it had come with a Pro Angler, before I could even order separate drives.

Diggin' the new light and flakey carpet kit!

That is nice carpet....Same color as the underside of a halibut, and fringe that looks like fins!

TJones · 08-28-2017, 01:31 PM

of mast being shorter? or is this just one one the failures that comes with usage?

ful-rac · 08-28-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

of mast being shorter? or is this just one one the failures that comes with usage?

I would say it's a failure that comes with usage. I noticed that they have an updated version of the 180 drive that eliminates the screw and nut mechanism on the fin. Looks like they are calling it the MD180 V2. Looks like the style I have has now, since july has been discontinued.

TheBentRod · 08-29-2017, 04:48 AM

How many others feel this way?

"A couple weeks without my drive...? No... that will not do..."

Very resourceful! mad props!

monstahfish · 08-29-2017, 06:07 AM

I doubt warranty would let you go "a couple weeks" without your drive. That being said, nice work getting that out. Screw extractors are a life saver and a must have in everyone's garage.

Mahigeer · 08-29-2017, 07:29 AM

Are the shafts stainless steel?

If so drilling SS is very difficult.

Unless they are less grade of SS.

Regardless, good job on repairs.

DanaPT · 08-29-2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by monstahfish

I doubt warranty would let you go "a couple weeks" without your drive. That being said, nice work getting that out. Screw extractors are a life saver and a must have in everyone's garage.

Absolutely looks like i need one of those thingamagies.

Nice work Tony... working like a surgeon.

08-28-2017, 10:44 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Impressive wrenching! I have had to do similar on snapped bolts on my son's moto bike. Glad this ended up working. The wrong sized masts were a surprise. This was one of the very first 180 drives, it had come with a Pro Angler, before I could even order separate drives. Diggin' the new light and flakey carpet kit! __________________

08-28-2017, 01:31 PM	#3
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	was failure result of mast being shorter? or is this just one one the failures that comes with usage?

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TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	nice fish How many others feel this way? "A couple weeks without my drive...? No... that will not do..." Very resourceful! mad props!

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08-29-2017, 06:07 AM	#6
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	I doubt warranty would let you go "a couple weeks" without your drive. That being said, nice work getting that out. Screw extractors are a life saver and a must have in everyone's garage.

08-29-2017, 07:29 AM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Are the shafts stainless steel? If so drilling SS is very difficult. Unless they are less grade of SS. Regardless, good job on repairs.