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Your fin mast (post) is broken, that's why there is no "notch" in the mast. The other short piece is still in the sprocket. That is a very common drive failure, but easy/cheap to fix.
Hobie has recently upgraded the mast and sprocket to what they call V2, which uses a threaded sprocket and mast and eliminates the notch in the mast, which is the spot where they always break.
Upgrading to the V2 sprockets and masts costs about $40, but it's worth it. In the past I had multiple failures with the masts but after upgrading to the V2 gear over a year ago, I haven't had any problems since. If you regularly are traveling long distances I would definantly upgrade BEFORE they break.
And while we're on the subject, those older aluminum/plastic hobie paddles don't hold up well either.....V1 mast/sprockets+old paddle= a very long day on the water.
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