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Here are two drive sources
By:Craig Bumgarner
Date: 9/4/2001, 8:55 am
In Response To: Me too (Charlie Lesh)

My local Hobie Dealer told me earlier this summer I could buy the Hobie Mirage drive system by itself, without the kayak, for about $550. He implied this was a standard part from any dealer as they sometimes get lost or damaged. He said they get damaged by people driving their cars over them, etc, NOT in use and went on to say how robust they are in use. You can quickly remove the drive and most people do to transport the kayaks. This is how they get lost, misplaced or whatever.

You might also check out the SpinFin at http://www.microship.com/bobstuart/spinfin.html

Messages In This Thread

Why not a sit-on-top pedal-powered stripper?
Mike Plumer -- 9/4/2001, 2:06 am
Actually, one is about to be complete!..
Tom Tieman -- 9/4/2001, 1:04 pm
A breif description
Tom Tieman -- 9/5/2001, 12:18 pm
Got a picture?
Mike Plumer -- 9/6/2001, 3:17 pm
Re: Got a picture?
Tom Tieman -- 9/7/2001, 8:09 am
Re: Steering: I vote for a hand-controlled rudder
Mike Plumer -- 9/7/2001, 1:34 pm
Re: Actually, one is about to be complete!..
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/4/2001, 1:54 pm
Re: Why not a sit-on-top pedal-powered stripper?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/4/2001, 8:54 am
Re: Hobie pedal-driven fins
Mike Plumer -- 9/4/2001, 6:18 pm
Me too
Charlie Lesh -- 9/4/2001, 7:58 am
Here are two drive sources
Craig Bumgarner -- 9/4/2001, 8:55 am
Re: Would I have to slow down in no-wake zones?
Mike Plumer -- 9/4/2001, 6:25 pm
Sure, why not ?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/4/2001, 4:15 am
Re: Seems straightforward...
Mike Plumer -- 9/4/2001, 6:29 pm