Mirage vs Turbo Fins

Are both of these systems adaptable to any kayak, or just certain makes?

  Is a rudder a must on a kayak equipped with a feet drive system?

Thank you.

Are both of these systems adaptable to any kayak, or just certain makes?

  Is a rudder a must on a kayak equipped with a feet drive system?

Thank you.

The Mirage drive (w/ or w/o Turbo fins) will only work with Hobie kayaks with the drive well.  There's probably one or two exceptions to this...  I do remember someone making a kayak out of wood with the Mirage drive.  In general terms, if you want to use the drive system, get a hobie.  Don't cut a huge hole in the floor of your yak! 

A rudder is mandatory.  Without  the rudder it doesn't go straight...

A mirage drive w/o a rudder is like an engine in a car w/o a steering wheel.

If your thinking about, just do it!! Kick down for the hobie. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Can a person buy a brand-new adventure with the turbo-fins and sailing rudder ?  or would i have to buy those separately at additional costs?

Can a person buy a brand-new adventure with the turbo-fins and sailing rudder ?  or would i have to buy those separately at additional costs?

Pretty sure they are additional purchases.  I don't have the sailing rudder but my turbo fins were purchased separately.  Although granted, I did buy the pair a year and a half ago, things may have changed.

Now I just need to swap out the standard fins for the turbo's.   They are just sitting in my garage.

Michael

Can a person buy a brand-new adventure with the turbo-fins and sailing rudder ?  or would i have to buy those separately at additional costs?

This was discussed recently on the Hobie forum and they are additional purchases. If you decide to make that purchase(s) you shoula always ask for a discount. 10% pays forthe sales tax+.