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| Author: | damandan [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 6:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
I just purchased a brand new hobie mast base and hobie mast step for my Hobie 16. I went to raise the mast and noticed the mast base didn't fit down into the mast step like it did when I dry fitted it. I did put a teflon washer in prior to stepping the mast could that be holding it out? It still hits the stops but just barely. Wondering what I missed? Any suggestions? 
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| Author: | mmiller [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
Can't see the image... You got this step casting? z49.jpg)
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| Author: | speed633 [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
Mast Rake. More rake = less interference/contact. |
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| Author: | damandan [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
Sorry maybe this link will work instead. https://photos.app.goo.gl/hARo8HvqwCxF7YSx5 |
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| Author: | Dookie [ Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
Dolphin striker threaded in too far? |
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| Author: | damandan [ Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
I verified the dolphin striker was roughly 1/16 lower than the base. I didn't go flush with it. It just seems like it's sitting way too high. My old stops wore off because they weren't fully hitting. Is it OK to sail it like this? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Jun 17, 2020 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
Looks like your chip is too thick. It will compress down under sailing loads though. Is this a standard Hobie chip? |
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| Author: | damandan [ Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
This could certainly be. The chips came with the boat I assumed they were the standard hobie size. I will take a pic with thickness measurements and hopefully someone can verify. I don't see anything online with a measurement on the chip thickness. |
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| Author: | Tim H16 [ Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
You could try stepping your mast without a teflon chip to see how the mast step and mast base align. If it is fine, then use a thinner chip, like the plastic screw on cap from a disposable plastic water bottle for example. These plastic caps are already have a "cupped" shape so they will stay properly located in the bottom of the mast step. I usually take some disposable water bottles along with me every time I sail so I always have a good supply of the plastic screw on caps available to use as a chip. I trailer my boat, so I have to step the mast each day I sail. The bottle caps last about 5-6 days of heavy sailing. |
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| Author: | speed633 [ Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
The thick chips take more force to form. Once formed even the thicker chips are not a problem. Typical sailing loads are sufficient to form the chip, or just raising the sail and sheeting in hard. Either way, this problem should solve itself. I forgot all about the stiff chip effect as I keep forgetting to buy new chips and keep using cut up milk carton plastic. |
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| Author: | damandan [ Thu Jun 18, 2020 1:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie Mast Base Seating Issues |
Yes this chip is a little less than 1/8" thick which I'm guessing is significantly thicker than a milk jug. I will sail it for a bit and see if it solves the problem thanks for the replies! https://photos.app.goo.gl/yKWQxWL6RejYjSPDA 
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