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

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.

Rambo · 05-05-2015, 02:53 PM

Definitely its an engineering challenge but if your doing this to show case your engineering skills then its a great learning curve. If your doing this mirage drive retro fit into some other plastic kayak, it'll end up costing more than a used Hobie. Lets look at the price break down.

Used Hobie mirage $300 to $400
Hobie Click and Go Assembly (L/R) $ 100
Screws and Hardware to hold Quick Release $5
Marine Goop to seal $5
That already between $400 to $500. If someone donated a mirage drive to your project it'll be more worth while.

Any plan is feasible, but how big of an investment into R&D do you wanna spend. "Don't reinvent the wheel, improve it....!"

Rocketfish · 05-05-2015, 03:29 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I believe you are all correct in stating that this may not be worth it from a money standpoint. Now if any of you know of anyone who can DONATE a mirage drive, let me know haha. I'm up for any challenge so long as the cost won't outweigh the hassle. I KNOW I can make the retrofit no problem, but like you guys have stated, it'll cost the same if not more than a used setup.

05-05-2015, 02:02 PM	#1
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	#2
defjack Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: lakeside Posts: 65	Mine is wood I would not do this with a plastic kayak.

05-05-2015, 02:53 PM	#3
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	Definitely its an engineering challenge but if your doing this to show case your engineering skills then its a great learning curve. If your doing this mirage drive retro fit into some other plastic kayak, it'll end up costing more than a used Hobie. Lets look at the price break down. Used Hobie mirage $300 to $400 Hobie Click and Go Assembly (L/R) $ 100 Screws and Hardware to hold Quick Release $5 Marine Goop to seal $5 That already between $400 to $500. If someone donated a mirage drive to your project it'll be more worth while. Any plan is feasible, but how big of an investment into R&D do you wanna spend. "Don't reinvent the wheel, improve it....!"

05-05-2015, 03:29 PM	#4
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	Thanks for all the feedback guys. I believe you are all correct in stating that this may not be worth it from a money standpoint. Now if any of you know of anyone who can DONATE a mirage drive, let me know haha. I'm up for any challenge so long as the cost won't outweigh the hassle. I KNOW I can make the retrofit no problem, but like you guys have stated, it'll cost the same if not more than a used setup.