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wxup
 Post subject: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:49 pm 
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In early 2019 bought a used 2018 Tandem Island and I've seen something about free upgrades/fixes that are available for this boat. Where can I get a list of what's available and how do I go about getting them?

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mmiller
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 4:09 pm 
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Most of the upgrades were prior to the 2018 model year. Some or all may not apply to your boat.

Latest ones were offered as kits in early 2018:

https://www.hobie.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=117&t=62593

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mlaf60
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:12 am 
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Hi Matt,

I have to 2017 Tandem. I was told by my local dealer the MD180 upgrade kits where being consumed by the factory and they weren't available.
Can you please clarify before I contact him again. thank you
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mmiller
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:56 am 
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180 upgrade? V1 fin to V2 / boom? That kit is readily available.

81501111 MD180 V2 BOOM-MAST-STD FIN KIT
81501112 MD180 V2 BOOM-MAST-TBO FIN KIT

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Both have plenty of stock and would be ordered through the warranty process.

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johnny5dm
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Fri May 29, 2020 6:21 pm 
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Hi Matt, are these free upgrades if we have the V1?

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Sparty
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PostPosted: Fri May 29, 2020 7:42 pm 
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A noobie here. Are there any updates/fixes/accessories/other reasons to buy a 2018 or 2019 TI versus a 2020?
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mmiller
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:45 am 
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2020 has kick up fins... well worth it.

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mlaf60
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:14 am 
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Hello Matt,

I have a 2017 tandem with the M180 V1 version fins. :'m sure the boat was built in 2016.
As johnny5dm asked. Are the V2 fin upgrades a free warranty issue?

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mmiller
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:18 am 
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That program has expired. There is nothing wrong with the V1. Just harder to swap the fins if you bend the mast.

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mlaf60
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:29 am 
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Hi Matt,

When did this expire?
I've been working with my local Hobie dealer since last fall trying to get the replacement.
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mmiller
 Post subject: Re: Free Upgrades/Fixes
PostPosted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:39 am 
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There was nothing official as far as a date. Any boat that had these is out of warranty by now, so that is the reason.

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