2016 TI and Mystery Nut

Hi All
I just received my new 2016 TI yesterday and spent today checking it out.

I found a very small steel lock nut with nylon insert in the bottom of the boat.

Its the same size as those used to trap the steering chords on the rudder.
I cant see if its come loose from somewhere inside the boat.

Any thoughts as to where it came from inside???

Should I be worried or happy to add it to my spares box?

Many thanks
Pottsy

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2016 Tandem Island (Red)

They seem to drop something into almost every boat I've helped setup. It shouldn't be a problem. With that said I would check every nut/bolt and screw for tightness. Every boat I've help setup had something loose, maybe from transport.

Enjoy your new boat!

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Hobie Island Sailing since 2006

My first thought is that it could have come off the set screw that holds the mast receiver cup to the bottom of the hull. There should be a 1/4" nylon lock nut there. Like KayakingBob suggests I would definitely check the tightness of all bolts and screws and even use loc tight, if it's not on there already, on anything that is loose.

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-- Chad | 2014 TI

Thanks all.
I checked everything inside and out. All appears to be ok.
I have it in my spares box now.


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2016 Tandem Island (Red)

"They all do that."



Peter