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Author:  awdiwo [ Sat Mar 03, 2018 6:59 am ]
Post subject:  2004 Mirage Outback

Hoping people don’t cringe at this post, but I bought a vintage 2004 Outback (notorious for hull cracks near the drive well) in great shape. The hull near front of the mirage drive is intact, but I am going to do a marine epoxy/fiberglass patch inside to reinforce the plastic.

I am wondering if hobie sells the longer cam lock bolts they sent out for the affected yaks. Mine was made in March 2004 with serial # before 3753.

If there is a equivalent bolt I can buy at the hardware store, that would be fine.

Thanks for any input!


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Author:  mmiller [ Mon Mar 05, 2018 2:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2004 Mirage Outback

The bolts back then were custom tapered. We don't have them anymore.

Author:  Roadrunner [ Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2004 Mirage Outback

The longer cam bolts were an improvement, but not a fix-all. The older cam columns could crack with either length bolt, but this was a problem usually identified with the turbo fins. If your bolts are not staying in position, you can fix this by removing them, cleaning the cavity, and dropping a little Marine epoxy in the cavity, then reinstalling the bolts. Be sure to not use too much epoxy or you can glue your cams in place. Also, make sure you have the correct cam height set before the epoxy sets. Since the epoxy serves more as a space filler than a heavy duty bond, you will still be able to remove the cam bolts later if necessary. Still, it will be strong enough to stabilize the bolts.

You can also reinforce the cam columns. With a little search, you will find plenty of advise there. This should compensate for the shorter bolts by stiffening the columns.

Congratulations on your Outback! 8)

Author:  awdiwo [ Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 2004 Mirage Outback

Thanks for the feedback, it is much appreciated! I’ll give your advice a try this week.

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