Buying a hobie?

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Do these things brake easy or need replacement parts when bought or are they made to last? Any tips on what to look for in a used yak?

The drive needs to be maintained. washed, lubed and properly adjusted it will last.my sprockets did strip but it was a easy fix.

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Steveooo did a good write up on how to rebuild it from the ground up

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=13592

For me the advantages of the drive out weight the maintance needs which are minimal