LawyerBob:
40% off?! Very cool! The drive alone goes for around $900-1k, so you basically got a new drive and then the kayak for just a few hundred.
I’m supposed to get mine later this week. Fingers crossed their forklift driver isn’t the same as last time.
LawyerBob:
BTW, here are Navarre Kayak's top three suggested mods:
+ Rudder Bolt (firms up the rudder and allows for adjustments as the line can stretch over use); + Steering Knob Upgrade (supposedly makes it less likely to catch on your pdf/gear); + Floating Propeller Nut (tool-less on/off in case it gets wrapped in line).
I also picked up his Salty PDL drive spacers (some L/R slop can develop after a lot of use) and 1" rear seat risers (the seat is a bit too reclined for my personal preference).
Chances are you'll also want some marine grade lube for the drive shaft and shear pin. Here's his suggested 1-and-done drive system maintenance routine:
parkie:
--- Quote from: LawyerBob on November 14, 2021, 12:25:36 PM ---BTW, here are Navarre Kayak's top three suggested mods:
+ Rudder Bolt (firms up the rudder and allows for adjustments as the line can stretch over use); + Steering Knob Upgrade (supposedly makes it less likely to catch on your pdf/gear); + Floating Propeller Nut (tool-less on/off in case it gets wrapped in line).
I also picked up his Salty PDL drive spacers (some L/R slop can develop after a lot of use) and 1" rear seat risers (the seat is a bit too reclined for my personal preference).
Chances are you'll also want some marine grade lube for the drive shaft and shear pin. Here's his suggested 1-and-done drive system maintenance routine:
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thanks! ive been watching his videos. Instead of buying his stuff i went to home depot got a 4inch 1/4 stainless steel hexbolt, 4 pack of nylon washers, 3 pack of nylon no slip nut for about 5 bucks and just installed it.
i also have a 3d printer and found the prop nut and spacers as a free design. i'll let you know if they turn out good or not. didnt know about the shear pin, i'll be doing that!
Matt M:
--- Quote from: parkie on November 14, 2021, 03:17:21 PM --- i also have a 3d printer and found the prop nut and spacers as a free design. i'll let you know if they turn out good or not. didnt know about the shear pin, i'll be doing that!
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Where'd you find the spacers? I've printed a handful of the prop nuts and like the design.
parkie:
--- Quote from: Matt M on November 15, 2021, 11:16:04 AM --- --- Quote from: parkie on November 14, 2021, 03:17:21 PM --- i also have a 3d printer and found the prop nut and spacers as a free design. i'll let you know if they turn out good or not. didnt know about the shear pin, i'll be doing that!
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Where'd you find the spacers? I've printed a handful of the prop nuts and like the design.
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I havnt found spacer designs, however I will be testing out my own creation soon since it seems like its just a cylinder. I'll send you the STL when i complete it