hot rodding your ol Mirage drive

[Iceman]

OEX Sunset Beach, authorized Hobie dealer, OEX Mission Bay can't sell Hobie products.

[Raskal311]

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?

[619-SWIM-DOG]

Nice I was waiting for this. See you soon.

[blitzburgh]

I like it!

[Iceman]

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?

These components are now standard on 2015 mirage drives.

I can not imagine Hobie releasing these without totally putting them through the ringer. They certainly did not have to make these changes to sell more kayaks. They seem to strive to improve their offerings.

[Iceman]

I have Verizon scheduled to fix store phone, need to call them every winter as water gets in the junction box and creates a bunch of static.........so can't understand voice mails and phone numbers left!

shoot me an e mail with your number and I will call you back or should have the phone fixed later today.

andy@oexcalifornia.com

[Lipripper92592]

Andy hooked it up....now maybe I can keep up with Bert, when I'm gassed on the way back in, hoping for that 10%....I'll keep you posted on the swapped parts and let the team know what it feels like compared to the regular V2 components.

[kareem korn]

Originally Posted by Raskal311

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?

No bearing is impervious to sand.
Sorry Andy, I'm skeptical about the bearings, sealed or not.

We use Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushings where I work on our pumps and equipment. I would think these would be better in that environment.

[Lipripper92592]

If one is worried about sand getting in the drive, there is enough room (gap) between the frame and the sprocket to put in a neoprene washer. This should fill in the gap very nice and keep the sand from entering.
When I located the correct size, I'll post the part number and link.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Lipripper92592

If one is worried about sand getting in the drive, there is enough room (gap) between the frame and the sprocket to put in a neoprene washer. This should fill in the gap very nice and keep the sand from entering.
When I located the correct size, I'll post the part number and link.

Ya man, I like your thinking. Problem solver not problem creator.

[Oxbeast1210]

ICE man how do I go about order and paying for these parts I'm ready
thank you

[Iceman]

You can call me today with cc and shipping info. I will be in the shop from 9am-5:30pm today 562-592-0800

[svendawg]

Originally Posted by Bcrossb

Hi, did the upgrade. I also beach recover. I guess I sat on the beach a little bit too long. Filled everything up with sand. Got home, did a real through job washing with the hose. Was not satisfied, so took them to Dana landing, and worked them off the dock. They came good as new.
And there is, for me, a noticeable difference.
I just think you have to spend a little more time cleaning them, if like me, you hang out beached too long. Next time I will pull them while still in clean water. Hope this helps.
Bob

I would be curious to know how much sand, if any is now in the bearings. I think the grease used for lubrication is going to attract and hold sand no matter how much you rinse it out. I hope I wrong because I want to upgrade, but I waiting until I hear how the bearings hold up with the sand issue. Looking forward to hearing from those that have the GT drive

[mrJB]

Per Matt Miller of Hobie Cat:

"Just some WD40 from time to time is all that is needed. Same as standard MirageDrive maintenance."

And so, let the debate begin...

[Iceman]

The Wd40 is regular maintenance just a corrosion inhibitor, you can use Salt X or silicone spray, the grease is only applied on the rebuild.

BTW, I got in more of these components Drums, sprockets and idler pulleys.