Hobie outback Mirage Drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ljs089 · 04-19-2018, 08:38 PM

Hey guys, i have a quick question for you experts out there. I'm going to run by the nearest shop to see if anyone can fix this issue but here it goes. My mirage drive when placed in the click and go system only locks in place on the left side, i have to manually lock the right side in place.

Has anyone had this issue before? Now it seems that i have to press down a little harder on the right side before locking the drive in place, does a little plastic need to be shaved off? does it need to be worn in? I'm confused because this is a brand new 2017 hull that was pulled out of packaging.

ful-rac · 04-19-2018, 10:18 PM

Definitely go see andy. He should be able to give you an answer. Likely not a big deal, especially on a new boat.

YakDout · 04-20-2018, 04:57 AM

Make sure you’re putting it in as straight as possible. It can take some time to break in as well. Happened to me on two different hobies when they were new, but fixed itself.

Saba Slayer · 04-20-2018, 07:23 AM

Go see the Hobie Dealer that you bought your kayak from...he is the best prepared to offer warranty service if you need it.
This is the reason that Hobie recommends buying from a dealer in your area.
Don't cut any plastic until you've seen your local dealer.

ProfessorLongArms · 04-20-2018, 07:56 AM

Fwiw, mines pretty new and I find I have to finagle it a bit to get them to click in.

Mahigeer · 04-20-2018, 08:31 AM

I am no expert here, but here is my experience to share:

The first time I got on an Outback in Baja, I had a hell of time getting the drive to seat properly.

It was me. In time, I got to do it easier. I would pull the black caps away from me thinking it would widen the opening. Actually they were supposed to be toward me.

It may not be the case, but make sure the drive is facing the correct direction.
You should be able to read the numbers on the uprights of pedals.

Raskal311 · 04-20-2018, 10:45 AM

It sounds like the spring is broken, replacing it is easy Andy ordered me a new one about a year ago. 10-15min to switch out.

04-19-2018, 08:38 PM	#1
Ljs089 Junior Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anaheim Posts: 28	Hobie outback Mirage Drive Hey guys, i have a quick question for you experts out there. I'm going to run by the nearest shop to see if anyone can fix this issue but here it goes. My mirage drive when placed in the click and go system only locks in place on the left side, i have to manually lock the right side in place. Has anyone had this issue before? Now it seems that i have to press down a little harder on the right side before locking the drive in place, does a little plastic need to be shaved off? does it need to be worn in? I'm confused because this is a brand new 2017 hull that was pulled out of packaging.

04-19-2018, 10:18 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Definitely go see andy. He should be able to give you an answer. Likely not a big deal, especially on a new boat. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

04-20-2018, 07:23 AM	#4
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	Dealer Go see the Hobie Dealer that you bought your kayak from...he is the best prepared to offer warranty service if you need it. This is the reason that Hobie recommends buying from a dealer in your area. Don't cut any plastic until you've seen your local dealer. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

04-20-2018, 10:45 AM	#7
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	It sounds like the spring is broken, replacing it is easy Andy ordered me a new one about a year ago. 10-15min to switch out. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

04-20-2018, 04:57 AM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Make sure you’re putting it in as straight as possible. It can take some time to break in as well. Happened to me on two different hobies when they were new, but fixed itself.

04-20-2018, 07:56 AM	#5
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Fwiw, mines pretty new and I find I have to finagle it a bit to get them to click in.

04-20-2018, 08:31 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	I am no expert here, but here is my experience to share: The first time I got on an Outback in Baja, I had a hell of time getting the drive to seat properly. It was me. In time, I got to do it easier. I would pull the black caps away from me thinking it would widen the opening. Actually they were supposed to be toward me. It may not be the case, but make sure the drive is facing the correct direction. You should be able to read the numbers on the uprights of pedals.