Upgrade Fins for this V2 Mirage drive

Hi,

Are there upgrade fins for this V2 Mirage Drive?

a retailer says we have to upgrade the whole drive. I see i series upgrade fins labeled V2 in the current parts and accessories catalog.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/SyhuiCfj7uMSZErf6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bvknHVtfPSy1zd4K6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/4TUAge7cFEURy4xY8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hWgdZyZFa5i2r2qH7

Based on your photos, you presently have the "comfort fins" on V2 Mirage drive.

I think to upgrade to the ST Turbo fins, you need 2 new threaded masts P/N 81198101 and 2 new ST Turbo fins P/N 81192001 (Gry/Blk)
and some Blue Loctite P/N 8000341

For the smaller ST Fins, your present masts are used and replace with 2 new ST fins P/N 81193001.

In one of your photos, the idler pulley cable is missing some of the black plastic cover, so replace it with V2 P/N 81203001.

If you wanted to go "whole hog" and upgrade to the "GT Sprocket", then Hobie has a kit for that, P/N 81129123, GTT Turbo Mast kit.

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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
Warrenton, OR

must be glare from the flash. both drives look the same except for serial number (2 I9 inflatables, new old stock from a hobie dealer)

thanks for your reply

Dr.SteelheadCatcher is correct and your retailer is not. All you need are V-2 masts and ST Turbofins if you want Turbos, or just fins if you want the smaller ST fins. The Turbo upgrade kit (masts, fins and Loctite Blue) is 72066001 (gray/bk fins), 72066021 (red/bk), or 72066031 (Blue/bk).

Just to be clear, the retailer was Austin Kayak and the discussion was through email.

I have noted that others have had odd discussions with them through this method.

thanks for your help