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Joined: Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:18 am Posts: 3062 Location: Sarasota,Key West FL
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This might sound like a silly question by why would anyone replace the primary propulsion (mirage drive) with something else. If someone wants to add a trolling motor my opinion is the best place to mount is a swing up side or transom mount motor and use it for suplimental power. When not using the motor it just swings up harmlessly out of your way.
If you pedal lightly while using the motor you will increase the range considerably. Even adding a sail kit makes a huge difference. Using all three modes of propulsion at the same time brings a Hobie to new levels never seen before (tri power propulsion). Seriously there is nothing on the market or on anyone's drawing boards that can equal this efficiency. You should be able to quadruple your traveling distance easily and get out there faster than anyone else using mostly what you already have. Once you get to your fishing spot just furl the sail and strap it to the side of the boat (out of the way), especially with a pa, it's a no brainer to sail (extremely stable). Just my two cents Bob
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