Hobie Mirage Drive Maintenance - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lgdpt · 09-09-2010, 01:41 PM

Just got my first Hobie....no paperwork, no clue.....

Can those in the know give me any advice on how the drive should be maintained? Do you just rinse with fresh water and let dry? WD-40?

Any help would be appreciated....

dorado50 · 09-09-2010, 02:58 PM

fresh water rinse....fluid film on chain and any exposed wires about once a month...

RedSledTeam · 09-09-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

fresh water rinse....fluid film on chain and any exposed wires about once a month...

Don't forget to check the set screws that secure the fin masts. I 've heard of more than one incident of lost fins due to this set screw backing out.

dsafety · 09-09-2010, 03:43 PM

You can find an owner's manual and lots of other good info here.

http://www.hobiecat.com/support/products/kayaks/

Bob

lgdpt · 09-10-2010, 07:22 AM

Thank you all... Great info. I really appreciate it!

09-09-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
lgdpt Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 43	Hobie Mirage Drive Maintenance Just got my first Hobie....no paperwork, no clue..... Can those in the know give me any advice on how the drive should be maintained? Do you just rinse with fresh water and let dry? WD-40? Any help would be appreciated....

09-09-2010, 02:58 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	fresh water rinse....fluid film on chain and any exposed wires about once a month...

09-09-2010, 03:43 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	You can find an owner's manual and lots of other good info here. http://www.hobiecat.com/support/products/kayaks/ Bob

09-10-2010, 07:22 AM	#5
lgdpt Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 43	Thank you all... Great info. I really appreciate it!