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05-05-2015, 10:02 AM | #1 |
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You could do this....
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05-05-2015, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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Anything is possible!
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05-05-2015, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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DIY Mirage Drive Mount
Take a look at this guy. Its alot of work but he made it work.
Article has been mention several times probably. http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/03/r/projects/mirage/ |
05-05-2015, 12:09 PM | #4 |
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Talk to DEFJACK he has one he did with the hobie drive that works just fine.
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05-05-2015, 01:26 PM | #5 | |
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05-05-2015, 02:02 PM | #6 |
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Unless you already have a rudder installed, don't forget about running all the rigging and installing steering.
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05-05-2015, 02:18 PM | #7 |
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Mine is wood I would not do this with a plastic kayak.
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05-05-2015, 02:53 PM | #8 |
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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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