hot rodding your ol Mirage drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 01-14-2015, 03:33 PM

Hobie claims a gain of 10% efficiency. Bearings are almost always better than bushings creating less friction.

I can ship if you call me with a credit card and your shipping address.

YakDout · 01-14-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Hobie claims a gain of 10% efficiency. Bearings are almost always better than bushings creating less friction.

I can ship if you call me with a credit card and your shipping address.

Iceman, you are at the mission bay Oex? I will be fishing mission bay Sunday anyways. Do you think you might still have some in stock if I come by Sunday afternoon?

Oxbeast1210 · 01-14-2015, 03:55 PM

Sweet alo wondering if it will be available at Mission Bay OEX

Iceman · 01-14-2015, 04:21 PM

OEX Sunset Beach, authorized Hobie dealer, OEX Mission Bay can't sell Hobie products.

Raskal311 · 01-14-2015, 04:28 PM

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?

619-SWIM-DOG · 01-15-2015, 06:39 AM

Nice I was waiting for this. See you soon.

blitzburgh · 01-15-2015, 07:36 AM

I like it!

kareem korn · 01-27-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently?

No bearing is impervious to sand.
Sorry Andy, I'm skeptical about the bearings, sealed or not.

We use Oil Impregnated Bronze Bushings where I work on our pumps and equipment. I would think these would be better in that environment.

Lipripper92592 · 01-27-2015, 02:14 PM

If one is worried about sand getting in the drive, there is enough room (gap) between the frame and the sprocket to put in a neoprene washer. This should fill in the gap very nice and keep the sand from entering.
When I located the correct size, I'll post the part number and link.

svendawg · 01-24-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bcrossb

Hi, did the upgrade. I also beach recover. I guess I sat on the beach a little bit too long. Filled everything up with sand. Got home, did a real through job washing with the hose. Was not satisfied, so took them to Dana landing, and worked them off the dock. They came good as new.
And there is, for me, a noticeable difference.
I just think you have to spend a little more time cleaning them, if like me, you hang out beached too long. Next time I will pull them while still in clean water. Hope this helps.
Bob

I would be curious to know how much sand, if any is now in the bearings. I think the grease used for lubrication is going to attract and hold sand no matter how much you rinse it out. I hope I wrong because I want to upgrade, but I waiting until I hear how the bearings hold up with the sand issue. Looking forward to hearing from those that have the GT drive

mrJB · 01-24-2015, 05:08 PM

Per Matt Miller of Hobie Cat:

"Just some WD40 from time to time is all that is needed. Same as standard MirageDrive maintenance."

And so, let the debate begin...

01-14-2015, 03:33 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Hobie claims a gain of 10% efficiency. Bearings are almost always better than bushings creating less friction. I can ship if you call me with a credit card and your shipping address. __________________

01-14-2015, 04:21 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	OEX Sunset Beach, authorized Hobie dealer, OEX Mission Bay can't sell Hobie products. __________________

01-14-2015, 04:28 PM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Is there an issue with sand in the bearings for those who beach launch frequently? __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

01-15-2015, 07:36 AM	#7
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I like it! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-24-2015, 05:08 PM	#11
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	GT Drive Lube... Per Matt Miller of Hobie Cat: "Just some WD40 from time to time is all that is needed. Same as standard MirageDrive maintenance." And so, let the debate begin... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

01-14-2015, 03:55 PM	#3
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Sweet alo wondering if it will be available at Mission Bay OEX

01-15-2015, 06:39 AM	#6
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Nice I was waiting for this. See you soon.

01-27-2015, 02:14 PM	#9
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	If one is worried about sand getting in the drive, there is enough room (gap) between the frame and the sprocket to put in a neoprene washer. This should fill in the gap very nice and keep the sand from entering. When I located the correct size, I'll post the part number and link.