MirageDrive Chains

Hobie Kayak MirageDrive Chains

MirageDrive chains are a critical component and should be replaced if they are showing wear & tear, broken strands and heavy corrosion. Note: it is important to set the chains at the appropriate tension (this is especially true of MD180 type drives). See our article on MirageDrive chain and cable tension here

If you’re unsure which chain you require, inspect the threaded section at each end. Version 2 chains were used in kayaks built from 2009 through to 2023 and have a flattened sides of each thread. Version 3 chains have a fully rounded thread and are used on GTKU and current MD180 KU drive systems. Note: early MD180 KU drives were supplied with V2 chains.

• MirageDrive Chain (Flat Thread) V2 – compatible with V2, GT, MD180 / early MD180 KU, Part# 81202
• MirageDrive Chain (Round Thread) V3 – compatible with GT KU Miragedrives and later MD180 KU drives, Part# 77800150

Extra Notes:

• Add optional locking nuts if required. Choose from standard or low profile types
• V1 chains are no longer available. If you need to replace chains on an older V1 drive, look at the Hobie V1-GT Drum upgrade kit to make it V2 chain compatible
• V3 chains can be used in place of V2 chains, although this requires a small modification to the drums in order to fit them. This involves using a 1/4″ drill bit to drill through the drums where the chain passes through.