Need an 08 Mirage Drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

StinkyMatt · 06-07-2010, 12:55 PM

So ANY drive will work, the only difference is the lock? Does the locking mechanism come with the drive assembly? Thanks for any info on this. Matt

deepdvr · 06-07-2010, 01:04 PM

The locking mechanism comes with/attached to the kayak.

fishinkid2010 · 06-07-2010, 01:43 PM

Any drive will work, but the new ones designed for the click and go system will not work with the old twist cams unless modified. Change out the metal pin that goes through the mirage drive, (the pin that rests in the molded grooves of the kayak). Its a very simple fix, just buy the pin you need from Fastlane and used a rubber mallet to push out the old pin, insert the new one, and pound it through with the hammer until it sticks out evenly on either side of the drive.

deepdvr · 06-07-2010, 01:45 PM

I stand corrected.

dsafety · 06-07-2010, 01:51 PM

Keep an eye on Craig's list. Every once in a while one shows up. These are probably ones recovered by divers in LJ who have run across drives lost overboard. I am sure you can also order a new one from a Hobie dealer.

Bob

StinkyMatt · 06-07-2010, 03:05 PM

Thanks guys, there are a few Hobies for as little as 650 - 750 bucks out there, without a drive. Wanted to see what the "package" would set me back. I think that I may just go with the "old" arm powered kayak.

Nic D · 06-07-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I think that I may just go with the "old" arm powered kayak.

don't do it, trust me. Save up till u can hobie

06-07-2010, 01:43 PM	#3
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Any drive will work, but the new ones designed for the click and go system will not work with the old twist cams unless modified. Change out the metal pin that goes through the mirage drive, (the pin that rests in the molded grooves of the kayak). Its a very simple fix, just buy the pin you need from Fastlane and used a rubber mallet to push out the old pin, insert the new one, and pound it through with the hammer until it sticks out evenly on either side of the drive. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

06-07-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	So ANY drive will work, the only difference is the lock? Does the locking mechanism come with the drive assembly? Thanks for any info on this. Matt

06-07-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	The locking mechanism comes with/attached to the kayak.

06-07-2010, 01:45 PM	#4
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	I stand corrected.

06-07-2010, 01:51 PM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Keep an eye on Craig's list. Every once in a while one shows up. These are probably ones recovered by divers in LJ who have run across drives lost overboard. I am sure you can also order a new one from a Hobie dealer. Bob

06-07-2010, 03:05 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Thanks guys, there are a few Hobies for as little as 650 - 750 bucks out there, without a drive. Wanted to see what the "package" would set me back. I think that I may just go with the "old" arm powered kayak.