Replacement cassette for iTrek 11?

In the Hobie parts catalog there does not seem to be any options for a replacement cassette plug -- is one available to order somehow? I'm trying to fabricate a DIY cassette mounted motor and would like to have backup options in case something goes wrong. There are numerous examples out there for Mirage drive cassette/motor mounts but none of the available options seem to fit the iTrek 11.

SLH website: https://slhobie.com.au/shop/kayak-parts ... tte-plugs/

According to that page the #81538 cassette plug fits inflatables. I have not myself verified so.

"Universal Cassette: Fits all models. Supplied with Passport / Inflatables / Eclipse, Part# 81538"

Peter

79050060 CASSETTE PLUG, i-SERIES

Thank you!

It seems that nobody in the U.S. refers to this as the "universal cartridge" but after extensive conversation with these Aussies they assure me it will fit the iTrek 11. I ended up order a motor/cartridge from them directly for a very reasonable price that is going to save me a lot of hassle building my own. I just hope they were right!

The SLH folks are more knowledgeable about Hobie products, accessories, and repairs than any stateside dealer I have worked with. Let us know what motor/mount you ended up with and how it works out for you.

That Hobie part 79050060 referenced above must be a special order. Googling it does not bring up a single dealer or retailer.

Peter

Yeah, I contacted multiple dealers across the US and nobody could give me a straight story. One really engaged with me, and said he would contact his Hobie rep. But even there after a week of back-and-forth he said we was getting "conflicting answers" and could only recommend the original, plastic cartridge.

SLH was able to immediately give me the low-down on the universal cassette (i think it is the "eclipse" cassette in the US) and which boats it would fit (including my iTrek 11) and this is the motor I ended up with:

https://slhobie.com.au/shop/kayak-fishi ... yak-motor/

I was originally going with a Watersnake 24/DIY approach which would have cost roughly $200 all-in plus a lot of annoying labor. Now for $371 (in Aussie dollars!) including shipping, I'm getting a pre-built little bugger that looks like it will suit my needs perfectly all for only $65 more than I was going to pay for DIY.

Thanks again for that link.