Hobie input...

[Mike McFann]

I admit that I was one of the catapalooza drive destroyers and it was all on me. I got pushed back inshore during launch and instead of unhooking my paddle, I tried to paddle surge out and was too shallow. The fins completely buckled but the system remained healthy.

It just cost me the turbo fin replacement to repair. Just got back from a day in wind and large swell outside of newport and the drive is as good as new. No input on the height as I am only 5-6. But it makes trolling simple with the drive system.

2 cents

[Zed]

I thought you were a MTB'er, handyman.

Just a thought, but, if you paddled a more efficient yak, you might have a revelation. Then you can go pedal your bike.

[Craig jones]

I know that I have to work pretty hard to do 4 mph on my xtreme and they claim to cruise at 6 mph, thats about 50% faster.

[bajadog]

Rinse the drive with fresh water after use, and spray the chain
down with WD40. 2 years and no problems so far.

[FISHIONADO]

What's up Chuck? I bought an Outback so I could fish a couple weeks after my quad bypass in 2006, I didn't want to rip open my sternum paddling. The Outback is absolutely great for bays, not so good at La Jolla. I haven't tried them but the Revolution and Adventure seem better for La Jolla.

I was out about 2.5 miles miles one day when the drive came apart. A set screw had come loose and I didn't have a hex wrench with me. I was able to tighten it slightly with my long nose pliers and it would hold for about a 1/4 mile before coming loose again. I would suggest bringing the right size hex wrench for the drive and a phillips screwdriver and extra cord for the rudder cables. Otherwise the drive was very cool, I did 12 miles at San Diego bay about 4 weeks after my surgery.

But where would you put a 50# fish?

[Handymansd]

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

I would suggest bringing the right size hex wrench for the drive and a phillips screwdriver and extra cord for the rudder cables.

I really do not like the idea of having to carry x-tra equipment in case my sleigh breaks down. I understand it may be prudent with the Hobies, but not necessary with other yaks. Hmmmm....

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

But where would you put a 50# fish?

Dunno.....

Originally Posted by Zed

I thought you were a MTB'er, handyman.

Just a thought, but, if you paddled a more efficient yak, you might have a revelation. Then you can go pedal your bike.

That's ex-MTB'er... no one is as out of shape as an ex-MTB'er!

Originally Posted by Mike McFann

I admit that I was one of the catapalooza drive destroyers and it was all on me.

That is part of my concern... I am not always paying attention to things like that either, and to think I could probably ruin numerous sets before learning not to do it.

Thanks for everyones input! It is exactly what I was looking for..... some of my concerns seem to be founded, and others alleviated. Leaving me in my same, normal, state of confusion! But I have to admit that being able to visit the "9s" is definitely an attribute my current ride would be extremely hard pressed to do!

[steveooo]

Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

But where would you put a 50# fish?

I usually find that the bigger problem is figuring out how to effectively clean blood off the deck...

[FISHIONADO]

Originally Posted by steveooo

I usually find that the bigger problem is figuring out how to effectively clean blood off the deck...

Sweet!

[Ed]

Originally Posted by steveooo

I usually find that the bigger problem is figuring out how to effectively clean blood off the deck...

Just wash it with water from the Yakgina...................