Hobie Twist Lock Seat Conversion Kit for Mirage Kayak - Upgrade Your Seat to Twist Lo

#81276203 TWIST LOCK SEAT - HULL
CONVERSION KIT (one seat / one position)

This kit is used to upgrade Mirage Kayak seat peg receivers to the Twist Lock system.
Keep in mind that this conversion should only be done for boats that are having peg style
seating issues, where pegs will not stay in the holes during kayak use. There is some
risk of damaging peg holes with the hole thread-taping procedure. Carefully follow these
instructions. Reinforcement of the peg hole is critical to avoiding damage during taping
KIT INCLUDES: 1) 81265100 Seat peg hole reinforcement kit
2) 81275001 Screw-in receiver for twist lock
1) 81276201 Twist lock seat adapter kit
TOOLS NEEDED: 3/4"-10 Tap (Available from Hobie Cat as part # 81275101)
Tap handle or Vise Grips
DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLATION: There are two sets of seat peg holes in each seat
area. Determine the pair to be converted.
Step 1 - Using kit 81265100 (Seat peg hole reinforcement), Refer to instructions within that
kit for peg hole reinforcement instructions. Allow 24 hours cure time before continuing to
next step.
Step 2 - This step cuts threads into the plastic peg holes for the screw-in receivers. Check
peg hole depth by inserting a pencil or similar. Using the 3/4"-10 Tap, mark the tap in a way
to avoid taping the peg hole too deeply. A wrap of tape around the tap as a guide works
well. Using the tap held by a tap handle or tightly by vise grip pliers. Align carefully with
the hole and turn slowly in a clock-wise direction to thread the tap into the hole. Stop short
of contacting the hole bottom to prevent damage to the hole. Turn the tap in the opposite
direction to remove the tap. Duplicate the procedure for the second hole.
Step 3 - Thread the two screw-in inserts (81275001) into the peg holes. Use a Twist Lock
peg from kit 81276201 as a tool or an appropriately sized flat screw driver. Turn them in until
flush with the seat surface but not yet contacting the bottom of the peg hole. Turn until the
slot at the top of the fitting is aligned from side-to-side / across the hull.
Step 4 - Using kit 81276201 Twist lock seat adapter kit; Convert the kayak seat to Twist
Lock pegs and install seat into hull.