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jezzaqld
 Post subject: Cracked comp tip
PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 12:49 am 
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Hi, noticed with much alarm that my comp tip has cracked after a day out in approx 10-12knots winds.
Getaway is 2007 model. The join always seemed a bit suspect.
Any ideas on how to fix appreciated. Am dreading the approx $1000 cost of a new tip.
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RobDek
 Post subject: Re: Cracked comp tip
PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:26 pm 
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Surface cracks? If so, it's just cosmetic. Start digging to see the extent of the damage. If just superficial, break out the epoxy and repair....then some black paint.
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jezzaqld
 Post subject: Re: Cracked comp tip
PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 2:51 pm 
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No, not surface cracks, big chips... Photos show issue of chipping due to presssing against aluminium spar.
As the composite is not all that thick, i suspect the chips are right through and therefore compromising strength.
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RobDek
 Post subject: Re: Cracked comp tip
PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 4:28 pm 
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Even chips can be superficial. What's important is the core.
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jezzaqld
 Post subject: Re: Cracked comp tip
PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:55 pm 
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RobDek wrote:
Even chips can be superficial. What's important is the core.

Thanks Rob, I have just been given this link, which seems to explain that it's not uncommon and can be fixed.. cheers
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RobDek
 Post subject: Re: Cracked comp tip
PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 12:04 pm 
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I would use thickened G/flex epoxy from West System for this repair.
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KeithB
 Post subject: Re: Cracked comp tip
PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:11 am 
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