As seen in pictures below, my front fin has a big gap along the top of the metal mast. Is this okay? Do I need to fix something, if so what/how?
It is original mirage drive with hobie revolution around 2007
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| Author: | Angled [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
As seen in pictures below, my front fin has a big gap along the top of the metal mast. Is this okay? Do I need to fix something, if so what/how? It is original mirage drive with hobie revolution around 2007
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
Yep... bent from hitting bottom. Remove the fin. Remove the mast. There is a set screw holding it in. Place the mast in a Vise to straighten. |
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| Author: | stobbo [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
You may want to think about replacing the bent mast or at least getting a new mast as a spare - in my experience the masts have a greater tendency to break after they have been bent (and straightened). Of course it may go on for years - kinda depends on what damage has been done. |
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| Author: | oldyaker [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
Do you have a cart when you beach your kayak ? If not , take the drive out ! 
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| Author: | dregsfan [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
Like Matt said. I have bent my mast twice for far. I take a lead mallet, lay the mast on a 2x4 and just beat the heck out of it, until it's straight. |
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| Author: | Angled [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
I see masts are cheap so will get new one (and straighten old one as well) Do I need V1 (or V2) ? V1 says for drives prior to ~7/2008 so I guess that is mine since bought in 2007 |
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| Author: | Angled [ Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
oldyaker wrote: Do you have a cart when you beach your kayak ? If not , take the drive out ! Good advice. I always take drive out. Problem is am usually in very rocky, shallow rivers and I hit rocks frequently. Usually only at slow speeds since I only pedal gently while fishing. I paddle when I need to make time, else would need a mast every time out. I imagine mast did not bend in 1 hit but rather was gradual from many hits over time. I just noticed the big gap recently but probably had small bends/gaps before that. Drive seems to work ok (even now when bent) so I never really took notice before. I suppose if I pedaled hard would notice performance change but again I usually paddle when need to go full bore. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mirage drive fin seems bent, how to fix |
Quote: Do I need V1 (or V2) ? You need V1 unless you upgrade the sprockets and masts to V2. There is a kit for that shown in the catalog. 81129022 Standard fins 81129122 St Turbo Fins The V2 mast to sprocket connection is threaded and far superior. Well worth the upgrade. |
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