Hi Kayakers,
I'm looking at getting a used boat with a Hobie Mirage drive (2011-2014 range). I have some questions.
I plan to use the boat in the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding tributaries (maybe the ocean if I get really adventurous). I will probably get a paddle boat for rocky smaller water trips.
The old V2 Mirage drive only goes forward. The new drive goes forward and backwards. Do you consider not having reverse on a pedal boat to be a deal breaker?
Would you be leery of buying a used boat with a V2 Mirage drive? I'm concerned that I might buy a boat with a beat up drive and not know the difference until my hard earned cash is gone. Is there anything to look at when evaluating a used drive?
Thanks,
Eric
I'm looking at getting a used boat with a Hobie Mirage drive (2011-2014 range). I have some questions.
I plan to use the boat in the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding tributaries (maybe the ocean if I get really adventurous). I will probably get a paddle boat for rocky smaller water trips.
The old V2 Mirage drive only goes forward. The new drive goes forward and backwards. Do you consider not having reverse on a pedal boat to be a deal breaker?
Would you be leery of buying a used boat with a V2 Mirage drive? I'm concerned that I might buy a boat with a beat up drive and not know the difference until my hard earned cash is gone. Is there anything to look at when evaluating a used drive?
Thanks,
Eric
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