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kobrie38
 Post subject: Crack in Crossbars
PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:05 pm 
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So, we have a free Hobie 16 and there's a crack in the crossbar where it meets the mast. Is it possible to replace this part, or an easy way to fix it?

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mmiller
 Post subject: Re: Crack in Crossbars
PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:58 pm 
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The crossbar is replaceable. Takes some effort and a big mallet / dead blow hammer.

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jsloan999
 Post subject: Re: Crack in Crossbars
PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:03 pm 
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Where are you located? I have a spare.

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mmiller
 Post subject: Re: Crack in Crossbars
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 2:01 pm 
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That is showing the right rear casting. Yes cracked... and replaceable.

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MBounds
 Post subject: Re: Crack in Crossbars
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 2:39 pm 
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mmiller wrote:
That is showing the right rear casting. Yes cracked... and replaceable.
But not repairable.
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