Drive does not seem to be centered in the well.

I noticed when I peddle, one foot hits the inside of the yak while the other doesn't. If I put one peddle forward it is closer to the side then when I do the same with the other peddle. Has anyone experienced this? I am beginning to find it annoying. I wonder if any adjustments can be made on the drive or if it is in the plastic itself.

We have seen this in some models where the furthest forward pedal adjustment, when stroked to the stop... has interference with the foot well on one side. This appears to be a distortion in the mold. We also changed pedals and that has changed a dimension. It is the strap adjustment tab that hits. It is possible to remove the straps. We also suggest shorter strokes as the fins hitting the hull also causes some noise when pushed to the stops. Other than that... I don't have a great answer at the moment.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

AAAAH Matt,

My pedals also lead me to believe that the Mirage is sitting in its mount just a bit off. My right pedal when full stroke forward is just to the right of the boat CL while the left one is at least 1.5 inches to the left of the CL. No real sweat though the rudder compensates.

I have removed the toe straps and am contemplating taking the old
Dremmel Tool to the outboard strap mounting nubs.

No matter what I do however eases the stowing and deploying of the rudder assembly. I can do it but it takes force. No where as easy as the old Outback rudder.

Yes, the Twist-n-Stow is harder to raise and lower as the old rudder was nearly effortless. We have a faq on adjustments and techniques:

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=6943

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

I found part of the problem was that I wasn't tightening the knobs that hold in the drive enough. The drive is still skewed but not as much as before. It is a lot more tolerable now and while it comes extremely close to the well it does not hit.