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11-05-2012, 01:28 PM
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Lost mirage drive.
Saw a dude loose his mirage drive on his way in today. (La Jolla shores)
If anyone finds them, Please pm me I have his number. Last edited by driftwood; 11-05-2012 at 01:35 PM. |
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11-05-2012, 03:29 PM
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Lost Mirage
Just to help me out; how were they secured that let them get loose? Always trying to prevent such craziness.
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11-05-2012, 03:33 PM
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Most yakkers remove them during beach landing. If you get tossed and they're not secured there's a good chance this will happen.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=15750
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11-05-2012, 03:46 PM
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Leo
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I was there on Sunday & the water was real clear;That he is going to look for it..? or let it come to him
 any how good luck..
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11-05-2012, 03:47 PM
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Lucky Fisher
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ahhahaha I was an idiot who clicked the link
 
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11-05-2012, 04:00 PM
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just me
if you look under front hatch you will see the cables on both sides for rudder controls via pulleys. on top of kayak you will see two sets of screws that secure these pulleys .these are on both sides of the front hatch . instead of making , or drilling more holes , i used the existing holes to attach a key ring , so i could secure the mirage drive to the kayak. very hard lesson to learn . 500 hundred dollar drive lost. my sympathy to owner. but guys , including myself have lost tackle accumulating more than that. unless you are pro , secure everything . i took a piece of nylon strap ( you can buy this by foot at sports chalet ) , cut in 4 " piece , drilled or burn holes with solder iron to align with existing holes on deck of kayak . fold over the nylon strap with key ring in middle , attach to kayak and attach to the drive. of course you need something from the drive to ring on deck of kayak. hobie make a drive leash with everything ready to go. less that 20 , for a leash . small price , compared to drive or reel. pm if you need pics. good luck. there are other locations near your gunny sac to attach the drive , but attaching up front near the drive is not as invasive.
 pm for pics . or help. catch any fish? or squid? 
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11-05-2012, 04:11 PM
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Its not rocket science
 
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11-05-2012, 05:37 PM
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11-05-2012, 04:12 PM
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i leave mine in when i land... its pretty fun trying to outrun the waves on the way in.
 good luck on finding them. i would have been back in the water looking
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11-05-2012, 04:18 PM
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jorges idea will work
but my idea will withstand 7 foot breakers without opening your hatch.
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