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| Author: | Neilo [ Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Comp Tip Cracks |
I have a 2003 Getaway and the comp tip has developed cracks around the joint. Hobie Rep - - any suggestions? |
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| Author: | Craig9r [ Thu Sep 25, 2014 5:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Comp Tip Cracks |
I would like to know the answer to this as well. I have a 2013 Getaway and my comptip is also starting to show cracks right at the base ( where it connects to aluminum mast). |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Sep 25, 2014 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Comp Tip Cracks |
http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=44580&p=188960&hilit=CompTip+chip#p188960 Quote: The mast should be glued. The movement of the CompTip in the extrusion will be more pronounced when using the Trapeze system. This will chip and damage the CompTip at the connection point.
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| Author: | Neilo [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Comp Tip Cracks |
Hi Matt, Thanks for your response, although, the comp tip is glue and the seal is tight. Also, I do not use the trapeze. Frank |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon Sep 29, 2014 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Comp Tip Cracks |
Some vintages of the CompTip have a joint that is very flush with the aluminum. Pressure from the mast bending can chip the CompTips gelcoat. It's cosmetic, Some material around the joint could be removed (ground off the CompTip to prevent the compression. Or re-seat the tip not fully compressed against the aluminum. Older and newer CompTips have a radius shape at the joint. |
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