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| Author: | christophervo [ Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Comp-tip flex....is it OK? |
I just bought a used, mid-80s Hobie 16. The mast has a comp tip, and I have noticed that where the comp-tip attaches to the aluminum part of the mast there is a little bit of flex (i.e. if you push the comp tip up or down it hinges slightly to where it is attached). Is this flex normal? Should I be worried about the comp tip breaking off while sailing or hoisting the sail? I appreciate any information. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Flex? |
Flex? Likely this is not properly glued in place. I suspect that this is the original retrofit tip with a screw set that passes through it? Remove, coat with epoxy inside the alum and outside the tip and re-install. Be sure you can hold in alignment while it cures. I use automotive bondo. Many use other types of epoxy, but be sure they cure HARD... the stiffness is more important than the holding strength. |
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| Author: | christophervo [ Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:43 pm ] |
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I made a quick movie of what the "flex" looks like. Could you give me your opinion after looking at the video? Thanks http://vocker.superfreethought.com/comptip.avi |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Glue it |
Yep... as I guessed. That is a "bolt-in" version of the Comptip... not glued. Just remove and Glue and it will be fine. |
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| Author: | christophervo [ Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:56 pm ] |
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thank you very much for the diagnosis. I'll grab my bondo and fix it soon. |
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