Bought a used Hobie Mirage Oasis tandem kayak just over a month ago and my wife and I have enjoyed getting our exercise and views from our local bay. And stares at our neighbors as we pedal by.
Last week I made a "sling" to hang the kayak under our deck. During the week one of the 4 cables failed and the kayak fell to the ground. Unfortunately, the mirage drives were installed in the kayak and a drive chain was broken. Photos available but I'm not sure how to attach them.
I do not know the age of the kayak, but I do know these are V1 mirage drives. I am trying to keep my repair cost low and was looking to:
1. Buy a V1 drive chain from someone that upgraded to the GT hubs that are available,
or
2. Fix the chain like I have done in the past for a bicycle chain. The chain if a Japan 35 SS (Stainless Steel). I can get a Stainless Steel Master link from Grainger online, but they do not have a stainless steel "Roller Link". (Note that the fall broke 2 links on the chain.) Grainger does have a 35 Carbon Steel roller link but I am not sure how this link would do in our bay.
or
3. Take the "expensive" option and buy the GT conversion kit for the V1 drive.
Advice would be appreciated! Especially if you could point me to a used V1 drive chain assembly!
Thanks!