Need an 08 Mirage Drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishinkid2010 · 06-07-2010, 01:43 PM

Any drive will work, but the new ones designed for the click and go system will not work with the old twist cams unless modified. Change out the metal pin that goes through the mirage drive, (the pin that rests in the molded grooves of the kayak). Its a very simple fix, just buy the pin you need from Fastlane and used a rubber mallet to push out the old pin, insert the new one, and pound it through with the hammer until it sticks out evenly on either side of the drive.

deepdvr · 06-07-2010, 01:45 PM

I stand corrected.

dsafety · 06-07-2010, 01:51 PM

Keep an eye on Craig's list. Every once in a while one shows up. These are probably ones recovered by divers in LJ who have run across drives lost overboard. I am sure you can also order a new one from a Hobie dealer.

Bob

StinkyMatt · 06-07-2010, 03:05 PM

Thanks guys, there are a few Hobies for as little as 650 - 750 bucks out there, without a drive. Wanted to see what the "package" would set me back. I think that I may just go with the "old" arm powered kayak.

Nic D · 06-07-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I think that I may just go with the "old" arm powered kayak.

don't do it, trust me. Save up till u can hobie

roadx · 06-07-2010, 04:12 PM

theres a revo on craigslist for $1150 , also a one for $750 with no drive and if you go back couple days 2 drives were available, looked like older ones for $270 each, so for 1100 you could get a good yak reasonably . look through graigslist!!!!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/1780352771.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/1776716533.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/spo/1770330724.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/1776716533.html

good luck

bender0240 · 06-07-2010, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the links but beware. That first one is no Revolution. It's the Hobie Classic and it's not for fishing. Not sure but I think they are worth far less than $1150

Lets_Fish · 06-07-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadx

theres a revo on craigslist for $1150 , also a one for $750 with no drive and if you go back couple days 2 drives were available, looked like older ones for $270 each, so for 1100 you could get a good yak reasonably . look through graigslist!!!!

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/1780352771.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/1776716533.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/spo/1770330724.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/1776716533.html

good luck

The 3rd link is OEX Oceanside. Check with Nate or Drew for that deal.

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fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Any drive will work, but the new ones designed for the click and go system will not work with the old twist cams unless modified. Change out the metal pin that goes through the mirage drive, (the pin that rests in the molded grooves of the kayak). Its a very simple fix, just buy the pin you need from Fastlane and used a rubber mallet to push out the old pin, insert the new one, and pound it through with the hammer until it sticks out evenly on either side of the drive. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

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06-07-2010, 01:45 PM	#2
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	I stand corrected.

06-07-2010, 01:51 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Keep an eye on Craig's list. Every once in a while one shows up. These are probably ones recovered by divers in LJ who have run across drives lost overboard. I am sure you can also order a new one from a Hobie dealer. Bob

06-07-2010, 03:05 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Thanks guys, there are a few Hobies for as little as 650 - 750 bucks out there, without a drive. Wanted to see what the "package" would set me back. I think that I may just go with the "old" arm powered kayak.

06-07-2010, 04:12 PM	#6
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	theres a revo on craigslist for $1150 , also a one for $750 with no drive and if you go back couple days 2 drives were available, looked like older ones for $270 each, so for 1100 you could get a good yak reasonably . look through graigslist!!!! http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/1780352771.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/1776716533.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/spo/1770330724.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/spo/1776716533.html good luck

06-07-2010, 04:17 PM	#7
bender0240 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118	Thanks for the links but beware. That first one is no Revolution. It's the Hobie Classic and it's not for fishing. Not sure but I think they are worth far less than $1150