H-18 casting cover for end cap; Main traveler bearing set 2

I am looking for a casting cover for the starboard end cap of an H-18 with the nylon screw if possible. I need it in clear, not anodized black. This is the small cover over the spot where a wing might be attached. I also need a bearing set for the main traveler. The H-18 is a 1981 model, and the new bearing sets are too big. The set includes a nylon/plastic ball and a nylon/plastic cylinder - I need the ball the most. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any of these parts you are willing to sell. Thanks, Karen

Hi how are you
The new traveller ball will fit you just may have to unbolt the traveller car when you put it in the track or at least loosen them some times you may just have to tap it into the track and use plenty of lube i like silicon spray it seems to work the best for doing it dont be shy to give the traveller car a whack but you will find that once in the beam it will work no worries its just getting in and out of the beam you will have issues.. its a good thing that it seems tight means your track has not seen much wear... Another option is use two balls no cylinder that works but does have the chance of wearing out when it wears a lil...
JJ

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JonJay Kersh
Team Australia
Hobie 18's

Hey Karen,

I did look for one after you called. I only found one faded out black casting cap - no clear ones.

Sorry,
Brian

There is a gentleman out on ebay named stephen that produces new travelor bearing out of top quality delrin.I use them and they are top notch quality and specs are right on the money.
hope this helps.
shawn
82 h18 #8211
Div3

Stephen Cooley - a.k.a. MUST429 on this forum and on Catsailor.

He's the HCA Division 5 Chair - you can get his contact info from the HCA website - www.hca-na.org

He is the man for all things Hobie 18.

I purchased his bearings and compaired them to the one new OEM that I had. Exellent quality and size. Perfect reproduction!

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1989 Hobie 18 Worlds Boat, Magnum Wings & Spinnaker
1987 Hobie Holder 20 #273

dale.vanlopik"at"att"dot"net

Stephen's balls work great. His traveling balls.

Thanks Stephen for sharing.

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Clint Ellis
#16918
1982 H18
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