Important Product Update ×

In the fall of 2019, following two isolated instances of equipment failure in the field under extreme use, and a consequent immediate and thorough investigation by our product team, Hobie identified a defect with the “Boom” on our new MirageDrive 180 with Kick-Up Fins (Early 2020 model year production only). This impacted a small number of early 2020 Hobie Mirage kayaks (produced in late Summer / Fall 2019). This does not impact products shipped to dealers after October 16th 2019. This also does not impact any other products or prior model years.

Out of an abundance of caution, Hobie decided to update 100% of these Drives. We pursued a replacement program for all drives built during that period. If you purchased a 2020 Mirage kayak with a MirageDrive 180 with Kick-Up Fins shipped prior to October 16th 2019, please follow these instructions to help identify whether your drive has been updated. For more information, click here.