Lost Hobie Mirage Pedal System La Jolla Shores

[Rob929]

If my drive isn't clicked into place, it's in my hand. When I land, after I hop out, I pull it, and it stays in my hand as I pull the yak onto the beach.

For those that have a process that leaves the drive unattended, and not locked in- I would definately be leashing it.

I personally wont ever leave the drive in while I bring the yak on the sand. I can't stand how it sounds/ performs after all that sand gets packed into the chains/ rollers/ hubs.. Only did that once.. never again.

Hope the OP's drive shows up. I didn't see anything this afternoon. Will keep an eye out tomorrow.

[yak addact]

There are so many techniques to landing the yac I think I've tried most of them but the one that works well for me is I've set my lawrance to sound when It gets between 3 to 5 ft so even if I can't see the sand it will. first I release the rudder tension cord so the rudder is free then with the rudder control in the left hand and the bungie in the right I time the waves peddle like a mad man and as soon as the lawrance sounds I push the left foot forward tether the peddle on the right and get out I then turn off the electonics release the bait tank attach the wheels pull the rudder and the boat to shore the mirage drive never touches the sand.

[GaryJ]

Great news! James was looking for a friend's pedals and he found mine. He even delivered them to my house! What a great guy! -Gary

[erinoo]

Originally Posted by yak addact

There are so many techniques to landing the yac I think I've tried most of them but the one that works well for me is I've set my lawrance to sound when It gets between 3 to 5 ft so even if I can't see the sand it will. first I release the rudder tension cord so the rudder is free then with the rudder control in the left hand and the bungie in the right I time the waves peddle like a mad man and as soon as the lawrance sounds I push the left foot forward tether the peddle on the right and get out I then turn off the electonics release the bait tank attach the wheels pull the rudder and the boat to shore the mirage drive never touches the sand.

I'd like to watch you do this

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by yak addact

There are so many techniques to landing the yac I think I've tried most of them but the one that works well for me is I've set my lawrance to sound when It gets between 3 to 5 ft so even if I can't see the sand it will. first I release the rudder tension cord so the rudder is free then with the rudder control in the left hand and the bungie in the right I time the waves peddle like a mad man and as soon as the lawrance sounds I push the left foot forward tether the peddle on the right and get out I then turn off the electonics release the bait tank attach the wheels pull the rudder and the boat to shore the mirage drive never touches the sand.

I have a very similar landing technique, and also hold the unlocked rudder cord in hand. (So you can steer)
I pull the kayak ashore from the front handle and do not let the drive touch the sand.
Then I open the front hatch and lift the kayak from there - high enough to remove the mirage drive.
The drive doesn't touch the sand.
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