New Mirage Drive! Now with Glide Technology! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 02-17-2015, 08:44 AM

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I ordered a set in November paid in full. Still waiting for them from my local dealer. I wish I would have gotten them from Andy. As I am now being told it may be April before I get them. At least that is what they are telling me. And that's supposed to be what Hobie is telling them. I cant believe it has taken so long.

Right now I only have sprockets and idler pulleys, drums are back ordered. I have had 2 small orders filled, so surprised you are still waiting from November. I am still waiting for a couple complete GT drives that I ordered in September. I have been selling the ones that have come with the kayaks, as I always have at least 20 or more Hobies in stock, so not like I will not have a drive to give with a sold kayak.

Cost of the upgrade:

$39.99 Drums X 2
$21.99 sprockets X 2
$6.99 idler pulley
if you replace the chains another $39.99 X 2

Rambo · 02-17-2015, 10:38 AM

6 knots on the PA, dam I'm sold on the upgrade.

Iceman · 02-17-2015, 02:22 PM

Looks like I do have 1 complete rebuild 2 drums and plenty of sprockets and idler pulleys.

svendawg · 04-09-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Right now I only have sprockets and idler pulleys, drums are back ordered. I have had 2 small orders filled, so surprised you are still waiting from November. I am still waiting for a couple complete GT drives that I ordered in September. I have been selling the ones that have come with the kayaks, as I always have at least 20 or more Hobies in stock, so not like I will not have a drive to give with a sold kayak.

Cost of the upgrade:

$39.99 Drums X 2
$21.99 sprockets X 2
$6.99 idler pulley
if you replace the chains another $39.99 X 2

Andy

Do you have the GT drums in stock yet.
My current ST drive is getting real sloppy so it's time to upgrade.
Is it necessary to replace the main shaft also

Also, in a pinch if a sprocket breaks OTW. Is it possible to use the older ST sprocket as a replacement on the side that broke to get back to shore or do I need the GT sprocket in my repair kit.

Iceman · 04-09-2015, 07:52 AM

Yes, I now have GT: drums, sprockets, and idler pulleys I see no reason to change the shaft. Yes you could swap out an old sprocket if needed.

ful-rac · 04-09-2015, 09:01 AM

Iv'e used the new mirage drive for about 2 months now...and it's still amazing!

FlyFishinYakr · 04-09-2015, 04:36 PM

Hey Tony,
With the new drive are the turbo fins really necessary now?

FFY

ful-rac · 04-09-2015, 04:38 PM

I think so! If you got the PA get the turbofins.

FlyFishinYakr · 04-09-2015, 04:57 PM

I can only handle the Outback Tony.
My back injuries (even if I opt for surgery) limits my carrying ability and the PA's are "TANKS"!

They are too big for me to handle (I'm only 5'5"). I'm unable to load/unload one (on my Escape) and don't have a truck to transport (Ladder rack) and I don't care for trailering.
I was just wondering if I could get away with just the standard fins when I finally order a new Outback (I plan on ordering an extra Mirage Drive with mine and a repair kit on the off chance anything happens when I finally make a trip with Bob to Gonzaga).
FFY

svendawg · 04-10-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by svendawg

Andy

Do you have the GT drums in stock yet.
My current ST drive is getting real sloppy so it's time to upgrade.
Is it necessary to replace the main shaft also

Also, in a pinch if a sprocket breaks OTW. Is it possible to use the older ST sprocket as a replacement on the side that broke to get back to shore or do I need the GT sprocket in my repair kit.

Spoke to Andy yesterday morning and ordered the parts for the upgrade. Got the parts today in the mail. GREAT customer service. Thanks Andy

02-17-2015, 02:22 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Looks like I do have 1 complete rebuild 2 drums and plenty of sprockets and idler pulleys. __________________

04-09-2015, 07:52 AM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Yes, I now have GT: drums, sprockets, and idler pulleys I see no reason to change the shaft. Yes you could swap out an old sprocket if needed. __________________

04-09-2015, 09:01 AM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Still worth the upgrade Iv'e used the new mirage drive for about 2 months now...and it's still amazing! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

04-09-2015, 04:38 PM	#8
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I think so! If you got the PA get the turbofins. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-17-2015, 10:38 AM	#2
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	6 knots on the PA, dam I'm sold on the upgrade.

04-09-2015, 04:36 PM	#7
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Hey Tony, With the new drive are the turbo fins really necessary now? FFY

04-09-2015, 04:57 PM	#9
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	I can only handle the Outback Tony. My back injuries (even if I opt for surgery) limits my carrying ability and the PA's are "TANKS"! They are too big for me to handle (I'm only 5'5"). I'm unable to load/unload one (on my Escape) and don't have a truck to transport (Ladder rack) and I don't care for trailering. I was just wondering if I could get away with just the standard fins when I finally order a new Outback (I plan on ordering an extra Mirage Drive with mine and a repair kit on the off chance anything happens when I finally make a trip with Bob to Gonzaga). FFY