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Wayne
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Posts: 98
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Hobie Modifications
Here's a couple ideas that Hobie owners might find useful:
1. Pedal springs. Having used weights in the back of the pedals for a long time, I was still annoyed by the pedals spinning on occasion. The weights held the pedals upright most of the time, but I would still kick them from time to time and they would spin and my foot would end up on the back of the pedal. Still a good idea and worthy of use. Hopefully, this idea will work too. The springs are to hold the pedals in a permanent upright position, but still allow them to rotate back and forth as you pedal. This is what you need: The screws and washers are all stainless. The springs are not, so they will probably rust eventually and have to be replaced. ![]() The brackets are made of 3/4" wide aluminum molding. They are about 5" long with a 90 degree bend. The big holes are drilled with a 7/32 bit. The small holes are drilled with a 7/64 bit. The small springs are 3/4" long. ![]() This is a view of the pedals from the front. The small screws hold the springs to the brackets at the top. ![]() This is the back view. The brackets are attached to the pedal posts with the larger screws and washers. The holes in the pedal posts were made with an 11/64 bit. The small holes in the pedals were made with 5/64 bit. This is where the springs attach to the pedals. ![]() I have not tested this system yet. It should work. Famous last words! This is just an idea to get people thinking. I know there are probably better ways of doing this. I was thinking Hobie should just make bicycle type pedals that are two-sided so it would matter which side you foot ended up on. 2. Hobie Live Well intake screen. Simple. Not so much a screen but thin diameter wire threaded back and forth across the opening through small holes. This works great. Try to find stainless wire or other non-corroding wire. I actually used solid silver wire bought from a bead craft store. Yeah, it's pure silver, but not very expensive. Just a couple bucks for a small amount of wire, and it won't rust away. ![]() Just some ideas that may be helpful. Wayne |
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