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| Author: | Tigermidge [ Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | 180 drive problems |
I bought a 2017 Outback brand new. at about 2 years the 180 drive destroyed the bottom roller bearing. Hobie fixed it for free. then this week I found the teeth on the drive are missing and sent it to my Hobie dealer to see what can be done. SO the question I have is there a better 180 drive out now? Does the Kick up drive STILL have these problems? the 180 drive is a game changer for fishing but I and not happy to pay 400$ every two years to get the drive fixed. Mark F. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
Have your dealer file a warranty claim. Warranty can reduce the cost of the spine assembly. Not sure why teeth would fail. Bearings are being modified, so should be better by now. |
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| Author: | Tigermidge [ Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
NO help from Hobie I hade to pay for a new spine. Over 350 Dollars. No feeling it today. Mark Flo |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
Who is the dealer? We typically will extend the warranty on the 180 spine. |
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| Author: | greencatdude [ Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
My spline gears went in June and my dealer is still waiting for parts. @mmiller- is the parts situation going to clear up anytime soon? Or, will MD180s with KU fins be available to retrofit soon? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
MD 180 spine? They have always been in stock. No shortage. Check again with your dealer. 81499 SPINE ASSY V2 MD180 |
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| Author: | greencatdude [ Mon May 02, 2022 4:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
mmiller wrote: MD 180 spine? They have always been in stock. No shortage. Check again with your dealer. 81499 SPINE ASSY V2 MD180 Thanks. I've been waiting since June- can the gears be replaced inside? I thought those were the parts I was waiting for. Whatever is needed, I'm always told parts are an backorder due to the supply chain. If it's the whole spine assembly that's needed, I would rather switch to the Kickup drive to help keep from having issues with hidden obstructions. Are these available yet to retrofit? |
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| Author: | greencatdude [ Mon May 23, 2022 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
mmiller wrote: MD 180 spine? They have always been in stock. No shortage. Check again with your dealer. 81499 SPINE ASSY V2 MD180 The dealer says they are waiting on a Pulley Shaft to complete the repair- is that part on back order? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon May 23, 2022 3:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
Pulley Shaft? Maybe the idler pulley shaft? Not on back order. |
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| Author: | greencatdude [ Thu May 26, 2022 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 180 drive problems |
mmiller wrote: Pulley Shaft? Maybe the idler pulley shaft? Not on back order. I think that's it. I'm so frustrated- I missed half the summer/fall last year, and looks like spring this year. |
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