My Hobie mirage drive jammed.

[da22y]

My Hobie mirage drive (v2) jammed today again on LJ.
Last time it jammed, I thought I didn't insert it well.
Today I found out it is not how I insert it, the "set screw" was way too loose .

When the mirage drive jammed, you can still peddle it , but you can not lift it out ( to clear the kelp, landing etc...) .

Simple fix , and don't let it happened to you .


See below : the metal rod extended out and locked under the hull :
jammed.jpg

After hammered in the metal rod , set screw ( center of this picture) need to be tight :
set screw.jpg

[Vikingj]

I've had the same problem of having a loose set screw at the sprocket rod as well as the (older) rods that extend into the fins. This was solved by placing some "locktight" on the threads= no more loose screws!

[da22y]

Buying it right way..

Happy to get another solution

Loctite Tight.jpg

[driftwood]

There is a flat side on the center of the shaft drive. Is the set screw sitting tight on the flat part of the shaft? make sure it is... here is a video notice the flat part in the center of the shaft.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpAgDo5lb0I

[jorluivil]

Had the same thing happen to my drives, couldn't figure out what the issue was until I finally spent time doing a little investigating. Reset the metal rod, tightened the set screw, haven't had any issues since.

[da22y]

Originally Posted by driftwood

There is a flat side on the center of the shaft drive. Is the set screw sitting tight on the flat part of the shaft? make sure it is... here is a video notice the flat part in the center of the shaft.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpAgDo5lb0I

Great info video.
Hope these little smart "modification" can be built in future Hobie product.
Not everyone have a Dremel tool in home....

Thanks