What a perfect marriage of weight, rigidity and power. Having the light Crescent board that tracks like it is on rails, mated to a small outboard, you would think it would be the making of a disaster. I couldn't be more wrong.
Using the external fuel tank kit, simple 1/4inch fuel line and a 3-gallon tank, we can now traverse miles of water without ever having to stop and refuel. This system keeps the prop spinning and allows for easy topping off of the main tank. A general overview video is up on the YouTube Channel.
The cruise speed was 4.6-5.1 mph and maximum speed was 6.3 mph. Having only paddled kayaks in recent years, the nimbleness of a canoe requires little effort to get moving. Balancing is a whole other issue. Video is up on the YouTube Channel.
It gets no better than a weed-less 2-blade for these engine systems. These are made out of solid stainless and can take the punishment. Using a stainless sheer pin, these props maintain positive RPM through out the RPM range. No prop of rotation flex occurs due to the metal hardness.
(Available)
The FPV Hobie mount will now be available to compliment the drop-in system. These are made in Austrailia and eliminate the need to modify the cassette for mounting in the mirage drive.
(Available)
This kit includes the line fittings, fuel shut off, pass through barb for the cap, and filter to run your system for a longer duration. The kit can plug-in to a external tank using the quarter inch barb on the tank. The fuel line and tank is not be included.
(Available)
These driveshafts have finally come in to allow a system to be built to power both POD-based kayaks and rear transom-mounted SUP hybrid kayaks. These are 4 inches longer than a Hobie Drop-in system.
(Available)
This version of the Hobie canl have a remote throttle option that allows for more legroom to stretch out. Easy twist throttle capability helps reduce any entanglements while using a tiller extension.
(Free Mod - Customer Built)
These have been built and performed flawlessly. With adjustable mounting points to pull in the wing or push it out further to reduce the spray from the chop, these worked amazing. Check out the Youtube channel and you can see these in action on the Outback.
(Free Mod - Customer Built)
The idea of water exit exhausts has been played with for a bit of time. A demo version has now been created, mounted, and will be water tested shorty. A scaled version for the drop-in will be next.
(Available) - Please inquire.
Drive tube covers will be offered in a kit to not only protect the drive tube, but allows for a blacked out drive line to help reduce underwater glare when fishing. Quite a few have asked about this option and now we will be offering the set that can be customized to length. Internal wiring for sonar can be run inside the cover if needed.
(Available) - Please inquire.
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