I'll probably never have one of these but was captivated by your thorough explanation of what you were doing and why.

I have the HDII drive and did some of theses mods. I didn't want to lock my pedal arms in place because I let my kids use the kayak. That being said I did loosen and lube up the cables and pivots and it made a big difference. One thing I did differently, though, was to use a single layer of Teflon adhesive tape in place of the black tape you put in the pedals. It achieved the same effect of quieting the noise, but doesn't lock the pedal in place. Plus the Teflon acts as a bit of a self lubricating surface, reducing the resistance to pedaling. Great video. I've enjoyed watching and learning from you.

Interestimg, and well-presented as usual, Marty. Keep 'em coming, Buddy...

Loving the new (original) Marty! Your creativity in your kayak mods is what brought me to your channel in the first place. I’ll watch whatever you put out, but I’m glad to see you get back to what you enjoy.

Great video learned a lot. Just watched it twice to make sure I was doing it right. Pedals perfect. Loosened nuts and lubricated. Thank you

I will be doing this to my 2 catch 130's ,that was one of the only complaints I had with these drives was the noise,thanks for the tips Marty. Always coming up with cool ways to void my warranty!! Great to see you in the shop again!

I’ve been a huge fan of yours for a couple of years watched you throughout the great loop and really really enjoy your fishing videos but overall Marty I think you’re a great dude and I will continue watching all of your great videos thank you very much for sharing them with the world God bless you brother

Another useful video! Love me a bit of "Marty in the workshop"! Stay safe & well. 👍👍

On the pedals where you put that tape I think a better idea might be to use shrink tubing. I think it would stay put better and not become gummy overtime.

I always love to see what's new in your DIY mods.

Ohh how much we needed this video in 2014 when everyone was buying hobies. All you hobie guys... this applies to you as well because it is gen 1 hobie drive. This weekend you know what to do!

A piece of fuel line hose will work well for a spacer for the fin mod.

Yes I enjoy seeing all the Mods and the Pre Maintance you do enjoyed it Marty.

Excellent improvements Marty, quick and easy too.

Thanx Marty !! I was waiting for this video before putting my getaways together, no rush , we still have snow and some ice on the lake in the morning.

good to see you back in your shop

I have the pelican catch 110 fishing kayak, I am so glad I saw this video. I have never really heard much noise from my pedal system but I am doing this today

Good to see you back..doing what you enjoy..

Some of us are happiest tinkering or in nature fishing. Well done!

I just got one of these and this video saved my ass! Thanks zoffinger

Maybe try Teflon plumbing tape on that pedal shaft, has to be better than electrical tape. Removing stickers and adhesive labels is much easier if you apply heat using hair dryer or heat gun first. Had someone put a nasty adhesive “do not park here” sticker on my car window, but it came off in one piece with hair dryer, easy peasy.

Thanks Marty! Have a good one! 👍👍👌✌️

Nice work Marty!

never knew they made plastic razor blades-glad to see your back with your projects

Awesome upgrade!!

good job Marty keep up thr good work!

Great video Marty, some my want to use heat shrink, but everyone has electric tape and there is lots of uses for it, almost all of use keep in a carry pouch or Maine tool extra box anyway that we carry on the water anyway.. alot of good ideas to make good product better. Great work as always. Thanks, and 73 Earnest K5EWM.

Love it, I will definitely be doing this to my high drive…. They come out of the box very noisy. Friendly warning - stainless nuts on stainless bolts have a tendency to gall and seize up. A little anti seize with prevent that!

Great vid man

Great video!!

Brilliant Marty.

Good video!!

We need more stuff like this, but yes I understand,the great loop...

Very informative vid, thanks. I am deciding between a Hobie and Pelican. Seems that there are a multitude of negative reviews on the Pelican drive. So I am surprised at the great reliability you describe with the Pelican especially with usage as a rental. Got me scratching my head.

Makes a world of difference fishing back country in skinny water when you have to make short pedal movements to move forwards

GREAT video marty. Is there anyway you could make a video on typical cleaning and maintenance for the hydryve? Mine is very very squeaky and Im fixing to take it apart but would love some info on more frequent care for the drive

I like seeing your mods...always thinking how to make thing a bit better

Marty I could see your trailer through the door of the shop. Would love to hear about your plans? Living and working at the old business? I’m glad you’re back on the tube.

Was questioning weather to get one of these or not...Im convinced.

Hey zoffinger ur a fiddler im a fiddler i like to create stuff just like you do im fascinated by your videos i see your into boats and stuff i love it so many genius concepts applied in your projects. I have this new vision to create something i think its pretty snazzy and it may come in handy for outdoorsman or survivalists im kinda handy with electronics its a simple concept for the most part theres one problem tho and i may need your wisdom to get past it.

Good job

Marty... I have been following you for quite a few years now. I appreciate your contribution to the florida lifestyle! I have lived here since 1985 and have been an executive for one of the worlds largest retailers. I have been an avid fisher and spearfisher and general salt water enthusiast since i first moved here. I am considering buying a home that is on the water just east of your location. I have boated up the river many times in my 26' bay/flats boat and in kayaks... I know the water can be a bit skinny through there between little harbor and your place. I intend to bring a trawler with a 40" draft... how difficult is it to navigate those waters with a boat of this size? Are you able to go ONLY during high tides? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Maybe I'll be your neighbor soon. Thanks SK.

Man, i would put my kayak on your hands anytime. 👊🙂

Mega LIKE! Thanks for sharing !!!!!!

Thank you sir

Thank you

Hey Marty I would think that using a marine grease of some sort might stay and not wash off so easy. Love you modifications I can see is a type of thing I would tinker with.

Just landed in Sarasota in that windy, noisy day. Now to watch the rest…

Hey Marty, love your videos. I just wonder if Pelican views your videos and add or correction some of the mods you show us to be a better solution to original design ? Great work keep showing us those upgrades. 👍🏻👍🏻

Great vid. I currently have a pedal prop kayak but it’s nearly 14ft and heavy. I’m thinking of going to the pelican due to lower weight and simplicity. Any hacks for the rudder, as far as deploying and retracting once sitting? Ty. Also GREAT pic on the back wall…

That pedal orange band being shipped so tightly is the same thing I deal with on commercial rtu’s( roof top units) the drive belts for the evaporator fan is so tight that if you don’t loosen it will stretch out so much you will get a call back with in a month for low air flow and a frozen coil. Due to the belt being stretched out. I’m sure that happens with the orange band as well.

the heat gun on the sticker and use WD40 on the sticker residue

All kinds of nylon spacers available at Ace Hardware and online. You can cut or sand them down to a custom height

I don't own a kayak, thinking about it. But you like to tinker like me, but you opperate at a much higher level my friend.

Any chance you can show how the rudder's small bungee is routed? I picked up a used Getaway and the line is just a tangled mess and I cannot figure out it's correct setup. Thanks! Great vids BTW!

I've wondered if the catch 120 can be converted to pedal/fin drive

I think I'll be getting a kayak in the next few days should I get the warranty with it

Any Ideas on how to replace just the orange cables?

I think the spacer could make the fin less effective and slow down the top speed. Could you check it out while you have access to both and original and a Martyfied pedal drive?

Ya I never did like the slop and noise ….I’m going ahead with this mod. Thanks

Where did you get the padded deck covering?

I have a squeak in my drive any recommendations on how to fix it

For the fins, how about just using a wire tie and clipping the extra off?

Did you ever wrap a kayak? Can you show us how??

You should offer kayak customization services

How do you reverse with this pedal drive?

I had no idea they work like that

Is it a HD 1 or 2

What about nylon washers

Have you ever had to replace orange cables on hydryve? Specifically the single one that runs over the pulley. I don’t want to have to buy a new hydryve unit. Cost! Thanks Joe

This is the type of thing that should of been done in the factory where they are made 😄

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You can upgrade the fins to Hobie Turbo fins and gain a few knots of speed out of your yak.

An easy way to remove stickers is to use charcoal lighter fluid.

Id drill and add some washer cable keepers

Now you can sneak up to those BIG FISH.............................

a good tip that marty touched on is, WD40 doesnt last long, in fact, it is best suited for displacing moisture or penetrating stuck bolts, however it also has chemicals and detergents in it that can actually cause more rust and corrosion over time, i see people use it on bike chains and some even spray their components with it only to find those parts rust much faster when WD40 is applied. i personally use marine grease on my bike chains, others use bar and chain oil or just simply go buy the chain/cable lube type of lube.

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I lubricated my hard drive too and you're right...it was very satisfying 😜😜😜

I've been wondering if the HyDrive is "close enough" to the Hobie unit for amateur boat builders.

Save me so much trouble

Best hack ever- throw away that pos Pelican and put a Hobie Mirage 180 drive in, it fits! Speaking from experience. Mine snapped 5th time I used it.

Plastic razor blades take stickers off painted surfaces and let ne reuse the sticker.

My pedal drive lasted 3 fishing trips. And a plastic gear broke.

id say the rattling of the pedal pads themselves was due to the sideways moevement of the pedal on the rod. a couple of washers would have been a just as simple fix. It would also add enough resistance to possibly keep the pad in the same position as youd want it.

It's like trying too quiet a diesel it just makes noises you get used to it and you recognize the noise as a diesel

People , please don't constantly spray petroleum lube in these parts that are going to be dunked in our waterways. Just dumb. Use veggie oil if you must.

I’m first!!