Silly but serious DIY question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rocketfish · 05-05-2015, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Not only the kayak you have is not design for the stress of the drive, but the $500 price of a drive alone means it is not worth the time to even try, as compared to buying even a older used Hobie.

I didn't know the drive was $500. I thought it was $300 at which point ROI is still worth it. I paid $300 for the yak and was assuming another $300 would bring me to $600, plus labor. to me that was still worth avoiding buying a used hobie at $1500 which I was thinking is cheap for a used one with mirage drive.

thanks guys!

old_rookie · 05-05-2015, 10:02 AM

You could do this....

Iceman · 05-05-2015, 10:54 AM

Anything is possible!

Rambo · 05-05-2015, 11:02 AM

Take a look at this guy. Its alot of work but he made it work.

Article has been mention several times probably.

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/03/r/projects/mirage/

makobob · 05-05-2015, 12:09 PM

Talk to DEFJACK he has one he did with the hobie drive that works just fine.

Cadillyak · 05-05-2015, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

Take a look at this guy. Its alot of work but he made it work.

Article has been mention several times probably.

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/03/r/projects/mirage/

You beat me to it. I was gonna say that there is at least one guy around with a wooden yak that has done it. Have seen it in the bay at least a few times.

YakDout · 05-05-2015, 02:02 PM

Unless you already have a rudder installed, don't forget about running all the rigging and installing steering.

defjack · 05-05-2015, 02:18 PM

Mine is wood I would not do this with a plastic kayak.

05-05-2015, 10:54 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Anything is possible! __________________

05-05-2015, 11:02 AM	#4
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	DIY Mirage Drive Mount Take a look at this guy. Its alot of work but he made it work. Article has been mention several times probably. http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/03/r/projects/mirage/

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makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Talk to DEFJACK he has one he did with the hobie drive that works just fine. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

05-05-2015, 02:02 PM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Unless you already have a rudder installed, don't forget about running all the rigging and installing steering.

05-05-2015, 02:18 PM	#8
defjack Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: lakeside Posts: 65	Mine is wood I would not do this with a plastic kayak.