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| Author: | posse_comitatus [ Wed Jun 09, 2021 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Does all versions of the mirage drive fit all Hobie kayaks? |
Hi, I was wondering about some of the older mirage drives prior to the 180 etc, do they all fit in the current kayak line up? I want to get an outback however, I have an opportunity to pick up an older revolution first, with the older straight ahead only mirage drive. I was wondering if I get a second kayak (outback) later, will the outback 180 drive also fit in the older revolution? I think its a revolution 11, or 13, I am waiting for confirmation on that. Logic tells me that all the mirage drives should fit any Hobie, however, I guess there might be an "notch issue" with some of the older drives and newer hulls? Thanks |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does all versions of the mirage drive fit all Hobie kaya |
Older drives fit newer boats. Newer drives may need some slight mods to fit older boats. |
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| Author: | posse_comitatus [ Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does all versions of the mirage drive fit all Hobie kaya |
ok, got it. If I get the older Hobie, I can stick with the old drive or mod a new one, if I really want the 180 capability. Well I might grab this revolution 13. It might cut through the waves better than an outback, although I guess the OB is more stable, at least if I stay sitting, the Revolution should be fine for fishing too. I can always add a OB or PA later if I want more stability. Thanks |
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| Author: | CraigP [ Tue Mar 15, 2022 4:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does all versions of the mirage drive fit all Hobie kaya |
Hi guys, I am a new member here looking for some advice. I have a used 2005 Mirage that I bought for my wife this winter. I am in wanting to add a 180 drive as my wife needs reverse and can't use a paddle. I was given drive part number 77800217 as one that will fit my boat potentially. Before the drive was sold to me they tested the fit in a kayak of the same vintage and there is interfernce with the boat before the drive is fully seated. I was sent pitures showing this but I can't tell how much material would need removed or deformed to make this fit. Has anyone done this retrofit successfully? I am not scared of heat guns, grinders or JB weld. I don't want to hack and slash the kayak then fail to make it work. Any advice would be appreciated, Craig |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Mar 17, 2022 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does all versions of the mirage drive fit all Hobie kaya |
Likely some of the fairing needs to be removed. Not critical structure. |
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