Hobie Question

[lordofthemanor]

I just picked up a used Revo 13, and I'm going through Hobie's catalog of parts & accessories. They sell a "Drive Well Seal" that is supposed to seal the aft end of the MirageDrive well to keep the seat area drier. Has anyone used this? Does it work? It's only $11 so it's cheap.
Thanks,
Bruce

[Yak Fish]

I have a hard time believing that it does anything because it's just a flap of rubber. It looks like it just sits there and doesn't really seal anything. Even a small opening will allow the well to fill with water.

[Shady]

my mirage drive had one on it when I got it (bought my yak used), I dont think it does much...

[jet]

it minimizes the "pulse" of water or sloshing coming up from the mirage drive.

[tufnik]

it minimizes the "pulse" of water or sloshing coming up from the mirage drive.

+1 I use and like it, especially when the yak bobs a lot.

[Shady]

my mirage drive had one on it when I got it (bought my yak used), I dont think it does much...

I guess I'm not really a good one to comment on this since I've never been without the seal.

[chex]

it minimizes the "pulse" of water or sloshing coming up from the mirage drive.

+2 It does help minimize the surge of water up into the drive well area.

[Memory Maker]

Pro anglers don't need 1

[Grilled]

did u buy a new hobie....if you did, it should of came with it.

[The Lost Navigator]

I've got one on my pro angler. Don't know as it does any good and has two ss screws. Just one more thing you have to keep from rusting out.

[FRED driver]

Absolutely worth it. Especially in rough water

[lordofthemanor]

Used...not new...a 2011 model.

did u buy a new hobie....if you did, it should of came with it.

[Redfish12]

I think it is worth adding because it keeps water from coming up into the seat as much when it is rough out. The kit is a quick easy install.