Hobie Mirage drive idler pully replacement

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I'm an enthusiastic kayak paddler who relies heavily on Hobie products, particularly their impressive Aux power system known as the Mirage drive. This ingenious and meticulously engineered piece of equipment has captivated me with its seamless functionality. However, I've encountered a drawback - it can malfunction, and spare parts are notoriously difficult to come by. Recently, my tension pulley snapped at the rim, prompting me to create a custom replacement using Tinkercad in just a few minutes. The 3D printed part is plug-and-play compatible and appears to be performing its duties admirably so far. While I'm uncertain about its long-term durability, I'll provide an update once it's accumulated more hours of use. For now, I wouldn't recommend relying on this part for crossing open waters, but it makes a suitable spare. I hope this DIY solution proves helpful to my fellow Hobie kayak paddlers and peddlers out there who value the Mirage drive as part of their Hobie Tandem Island sailing kayak.