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Old 05-05-2015, 02:53 PM   #12
Rambo
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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....!"
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