Hi Tim,

Totally awesome,  I am in the finishing stage of mine and you should have posted your progress ealier in the build and I would have stole your idea!

Anyway, have you figured a way to pickup and move the kayak by yourself. I am thinking 3-4 foot  thick lines on each side of the cockpit with  bolted thru webbing or something. 

Maybe I build another one with the drive.  Again, very very impresive. 

Anthony

   Thanks Anthony,     I haven't tried to carry this kayak alone.  It's heavier than yours with the Mirage drive features and rudder, and it's a handful.   I think wheels of some kind are required if you need to move it very far.  I made a cart from an old jogging stroller.  If I was to try why you're suggesting I think I would put two comfortably handles on one side and bolt thru some interior reinforcement to spread the load.   Something like these.  Boncas Replacement Kayak Carry Handles with Hardware(2 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RV2MZDX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tau_uDH4Eb0DMJQTC
good luck,  Tim

   How did you lock your drive in?  I have several wood strip kayaks and three Hobies but now I am building the CLC Tandem and I plan to add a mirage drive in the rear cockpit.  There will be a false floor.  I have a fire damaged Revolution that I got from a friend whose kayak shop burned down and was going to cast a mold or the drive well. 

Cgmllr100   
I made up some stainless steel brackets that copy the locking mechanism that Hobie uses.  I could send you some pictures if you pm me your email.  
Tim

Here's a Dropbox link to the photos of the locking mechanism and Hobie interface   

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/quw8wohtdjeve5b/AAB6M0naJyY1fNhoBq6nFp1sa?dl=0   

Tim

   Thanks for the pictures!

   where did you place your rudder steering handle and how did you route your steering cables