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Craftsmen's Corner / Hobie Mirage Drive 180 reversing lines in the spine video

« on: March 20, 2024, 12:15:39 PM »

I remember seeing a video on doing the reversing lines in the spine on a Mirage Drive 180. Does anybody remember this and where could I find it? It's a bit tricky to try and do it yourself but I do recall seeing it in the last several months, either on here or YouTube.

Craftsmen's Corner / Mirage Drive 180 Replace and Repair Bearing Races?

« on: July 04, 2023, 12:03:43 PM »

Any folks have experience with these? Wouldn't you have to relocate the 180 switching thread to install?
Something definitely needs to be fixed on these bearing races.

https://www.amazon.com/Mirage-Sprocket-Replacement-Upgrade-Repair/dp/B0B9RZ6VXR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HH3J99Y4JEWL&keywords=Mirage+Drive+repair&qid=1688490290&sprefix=mirage+drive+repair%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1#customerReviews

Craftsmen's Corner / Bearing race repair MD 180 Mirage drive?

« on: March 31, 2022, 12:33:22 PM »

I have a MD180 drive in my 2019 Outback that is making a lot of noise again. This drive has required more work and upkeep than any other drive I've owned! I have had 2 V2 drives, a GT drive (the best!) and this POS. It has been in the shop 3 times for noise and had the spine replace 6 months ago. Luckily the previous work came under Hobie warranty and I was not out of pocket money, just time. Well, warranty was up in Nov of 21. I don't abuse them, I remove when landing, I freshwater wash after every use. The bearings actually looked pretty good, but the end race, one that is nearest the kayaker, is getting worn and I was considering trying a epoxy putty to build it back up a bit as someone suggested. Anybody ever try this? Any better ideas rather than a new spine assembly? How long does Hobie warranty new parts?

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Hobie ARC 180 Cable Tightness possibly causing problems

« on: July 13, 2021, 10:31:15 PM »

Thought I would throw out this post to the Hobie people in the group. I recently had my ARC 180 Mirage drive repaired with a new spine and bearings. The 3 cables are very tight. No flex whatsoever when pushed. This is the second time they have come back from the shop like this. The Hobie dealer who did the work did not send it to Hobie proper but just ordered the parts and installed them. How much flex should the cables have? 1/8th inch? I am not a weak person per se, 6'3" 230 lbs. I also pull my drive at take out and put it in when on the water and don't grind it in the sand. Washed thoroughly with clean water after every trip which is about once a week. I have had lots of problems with the bearings making noise and needing replacement. The spine eventually started to show the wear of these bearing disintegration's and needed replacement. I have an older V2 drive with turbos that is 11 years old and still works perfectly. The cables are not as snug as the 180 but there are no bearings to deal with. This is a posting from Hobie's Matt Miller last year about the situation.

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Mirage ARC 180 Drive cables too tight? Inquiring minds want to know!

« on: June 14, 2021, 08:00:00 PM »

Figured I would ask the NCKA Hive Mind about this. I recently had my ARC 180 Mirage drive repaired with a new spine and bearings. The 3 cables are very tight. No flex whatsoever when pushed. This is the second time they have come back from the shop like this. The Hobie dealer who did the work did not send it to Hobie proper but just ordered the parts and installed them. How much flex should the cables have? 1/8th inch? I am not a weak person per se, 6'3" 240 lbs. I also pull my drive at take out and put it in when on the water and don't grind it in the sand. Washed thoroughly with clean water after every trip which is about once a week. I have had lots of problems with the bearings making noise and needing replacement. The spine eventually started to show the wear of these bearing disintegration's and needed replacement. I have an older V2 drive with turbos that is 11 years old and still works perfectly. The cables are not as snug as the 180 but there are no bearings to deal with.

Fishing Tournaments and Events / My GS 11 Photos

« on: May 23, 2017, 09:01:40 AM »

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10213075368705051.1073742113.1418374865&type=1&l=9c12922478

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Uniden MHS 75 Marine Radio Battery clip

« on: April 26, 2015, 10:19:33 AM »

Bought this radio 3 years ago for about $80 and it has served me well all this time. The clip that holds the battery on suddenly broke off and needed replacing. A quick Google didn't turn up much except somebody on Amazon who had a similar problem they mentioned in the reviews. So I looked at Uniden's website and found the part I needed for $3.50. A little pricey for a small plastic piece but whatever. Shipping was $5 from TX which seemed steep for something you could throw in an envelope and a stamp. Took 10 days for it to get to CA. Wasn't sure how to get the pin the latch is held on with off and didn't want to force it so I called Customer service and talked to some doofus who didn't know anything but said he would talk to the repair dept. Emails there next day and says Repair won't tell me how to remove the pin but for a flat rate of $50.00 and $10.00 shipping they will fix it. So I just popped the pin out using a 1/16 drill bit and a hammer which worked well. I'm writing this to help out anyone else who might have a similar problem with this popular unit.

For Sale / 5 KAYAKS plus 1 CANOE FOR SALE in REDWAY, ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!!!

« on: February 26, 2015, 09:10:15 AM »

5 KAYAKS plus 1 CANOE FOR SALE in REDWAY, ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!!!
Call Jenny Edwards at 923-7880 with questions or to arrange to come see, or post questions here. Check out the links for details and reviews. Prices firm for now, but most include set of paddles!
1. FISHING: Jackson Cuda Fishing Kayak, 14’ long Costs $1469 new. Rudder cost, new, $200. Total cost $1669. Selling price = $1000, paddles included. http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/kayak-fishing/cuda/,
2. SEA KAYAK: Necky Eskia , ~15+’ long, Blue, 59 lbs, Price new : $1429
Rudder kit, cost new is $300. Comes with rudder installed. Total new price: $1729. Selling price: $1100, paddles included. http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=882,
3. WHITEWATER: Eskimo brand kayak, Diablo. ~ 9’10” long Price new: ~ $450 Selling Price: $200. (Note: bar in the photo was just for storage purposes, not part of kayak)http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/showReviews.html?prod=304
4. WHITE WATER: The orange and blue one, used for Bruce Edward's memorial, is a Jackson brand, a Fun-runner. 8.5’ long New cost: $1049 Sell for $700, paddles included.
http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kay…/whitewater-kayak/fun-runner/
5. WHITEWATER: Necky Bliss 80 kayak Orange. 8’ long. Selling price: $350, paddles included. https://boatertalk.com/review/review.php?reviewid=2051
6. COLEMAN CANOE, 3 PERSON, 57 lb, paddles included $350

General Fishing Tips / Floating the Klamath

« on: October 03, 2014, 06:18:44 PM »

Several of us are going to be fishing and floating down the Klamath from Blake's Riffle to the mouth on Sunday in our kayaks. Whats a good combination to use for this as to spoons or hootchies or whatever?

Fishing Tournaments and Events / My GS 8 photos

« on: May 18, 2014, 08:53:50 PM »

Didn't shoot as many as I wanted but too busy fishing! Thanks Eric for all you do to get this thing going! You and your minions made this the most fun I've had in a while! Here's a Photobucket link.
http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/SFHarry/library/5-17-14%20Gimme%20Shelter%208

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Alternative (cheaper) Hobie Front Hatch Bucket

« on: May 15, 2014, 12:56:57 PM »

My friend Mario came up with this alternative to Hobie's $$$ front bucket. We used Tubtrugs middle 6.9 gal model and it comes in lots of colors! Fits really well! Costs about $25 up in Humboldt Co. but half was shipping which might be cheaper for several buckets. If you're near a larger city you might be able to find them locally. I am using a 2012 Outback. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UJR1XA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2V9P49ZSJANA8&psc=1

Craftsmen's Corner / Kayak detailing with heat gun!

« on: December 14, 2013, 09:29:15 AM »

Spotted another great tip on the Texaskayakfisherman forum for detailing the barnacle rash some of us get on our hulls. I have one of these guns and I can imagine it takes a deft hand to do this without putting a hole in your boat!

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