Lost Hobie Mirage Pedal System La Jolla Shores - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Whizz Bang · 05-12-2010, 08:19 PM

Yes there is an inexpensive tether system that would save this heartache....deepdvr, care to chime in on this one?

Rob929 · 05-12-2010, 08:42 PM

If my drive isn't clicked into place, it's in my hand. When I land, after I hop out, I pull it, and it stays in my hand as I pull the yak onto the beach.

For those that have a process that leaves the drive unattended, and not locked in- I would definately be leashing it.

I personally wont ever leave the drive in while I bring the yak on the sand. I can't stand how it sounds/ performs after all that sand gets packed into the chains/ rollers/ hubs..

Only did that once.. never again.

Hope the OP's drive shows up. I didn't see anything this afternoon. Will keep an eye out tomorrow.

yak addact · 05-12-2010, 10:04 PM

There are so many techniques to landing the yac I think I've tried most of them but the one that works well for me is I've set my lawrance to sound when It gets between 3 to 5 ft so even if I can't see the sand it will. first I release the rudder tension cord so the rudder is free then with the rudder control in the left hand and the bungie in the right I time the waves peddle like a mad man and as soon as the lawrance sounds I push the left foot forward tether the peddle on the right and get out I then turn off the electonics release the bait tank attach the wheels pull the rudder and the boat to shore the mirage drive never touches the sand.

GaryJ · 05-17-2010, 11:25 AM

Great news! James was looking for a friend's pedals and he found mine. He even delivered them to my house! What a great guy! -Gary

erinoo · 05-17-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yak addact

There are so many techniques to landing the yac I think I've tried most of them but the one that works well for me is I've set my lawrance to sound when It gets between 3 to 5 ft so even if I can't see the sand it will. first I release the rudder tension cord so the rudder is free then with the rudder control in the left hand and the bungie in the right I time the waves peddle like a mad man and as soon as the lawrance sounds I push the left foot forward tether the peddle on the right and get out I then turn off the electonics release the bait tank attach the wheels pull the rudder and the boat to shore the mirage drive never touches the sand.

I'd like to watch you do this

Billy V · 05-18-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by yak addact

There are so many techniques to landing the yac I think I've tried most of them but the one that works well for me is I've set my lawrance to sound when It gets between 3 to 5 ft so even if I can't see the sand it will. first I release the rudder tension cord so the rudder is free then with the rudder control in the left hand and the bungie in the right I time the waves peddle like a mad man and as soon as the lawrance sounds I push the left foot forward tether the peddle on the right and get out I then turn off the electonics release the bait tank attach the wheels pull the rudder and the boat to shore the mirage drive never touches the sand.

I have a very similar landing technique, and also hold the unlocked rudder cord in hand. (So you can steer)
I pull the kayak ashore from the front handle and do not let the drive touch the sand.
Then I open the front hatch and lift the kayak from there - high enough to remove the mirage drive.
The drive doesn't touch the sand.
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deepdvr · 05-17-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

Yes there is an inexpensive tether system that would save this heartache....deepdvr, care to chime in on this one?

Yeah...its called the $16.95 hobie drive tether system. Just about any strap/tether system will work. Look at it as an insurance policy that is only 3% of the replacement cost.

Don't take your drive out unless you have a good reason(stuck on kelp, etc.), even then you are playing with fire if it isn't leashed to your boat. Launching and landing should be done with the drive in place. The first thing I attach to my revo is the drive. I turn the yak on its side and in goes the drive. The right pedal goes all the way back and the boat is lowered back down. Then the bungee strap goes on that same right pedal arm. Now I can worry about the rest of the rigging. The opposite happens on the way back in.

fongman · 05-17-2010, 11:02 PM

This is really an easy DIY project. Go to West Marine and pick up a "stamped D Shackle" by Ronstan for $3.25.

Drill a hole the diameter of the pin into the front of the drive unit and attach the shackle. Be sure to leave enough clearance so that the tether can connect to it. Either clip your tether to it or put the looped end of the tether onto the shackle before installing it.

I had a coiled wire one laying around, so that is what I used. Secure the clip to a padeye in the front of the cockpit. In the Adventure, you can remove the screw-in cleat and replace it with a screw-in padeye.

05-17-2010, 11:25 AM	#4
GaryJ Junior Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2	Pedals Found! Thank you, James! Great news! James was looking for a friend's pedals and he found mine. He even delivered them to my house! What a great guy! -Gary

05-12-2010, 08:19 PM	#1
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Yes there is an inexpensive tether system that would save this heartache....deepdvr, care to chime in on this one?

05-12-2010, 08:42 PM	#2
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	If my drive isn't clicked into place, it's in my hand. When I land, after I hop out, I pull it, and it stays in my hand as I pull the yak onto the beach. For those that have a process that leaves the drive unattended, and not locked in- I would definately be leashing it. I personally wont ever leave the drive in while I bring the yak on the sand. I can't stand how it sounds/ performs after all that sand gets packed into the chains/ rollers/ hubs.. Only did that once.. never again. Hope the OP's drive shows up. I didn't see anything this afternoon. Will keep an eye out tomorrow.

05-12-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
yak addact Junior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 9	There are so many techniques to landing the yac I think I've tried most of them but the one that works well for me is I've set my lawrance to sound when It gets between 3 to 5 ft so even if I can't see the sand it will. first I release the rudder tension cord so the rudder is free then with the rudder control in the left hand and the bungie in the right I time the waves peddle like a mad man and as soon as the lawrance sounds I push the left foot forward tether the peddle on the right and get out I then turn off the electonics release the bait tank attach the wheels pull the rudder and the boat to shore the mirage drive never touches the sand.

05-17-2010, 11:02 PM	#8
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	This is really an easy DIY project. Go to West Marine and pick up a "stamped D Shackle" by Ronstan for $3.25. Drill a hole the diameter of the pin into the front of the drive unit and attach the shackle. Be sure to leave enough clearance so that the tether can connect to it. Either clip your tether to it or put the looped end of the tether onto the shackle before installing it. I had a coiled wire one laying around, so that is what I used. Secure the clip to a padeye in the front of the cockpit. In the Adventure, you can remove the screw-in cleat and replace it with a screw-in padeye.