Bravo lifting handle

Hi
Purchased second hand Bravo and sailed it for the first time today and had a ball!
However I broke one of the lifting handles (Hobie - Handle - Lifting '08 (Web - B - 71190021)) the one with plastic screw in plugs each end (are there different types?). Can anyone provide any information of what tool is needed to remove and replace these plugs? And any help on how to replace them (ie is it easy? etc.).
Many thanks

If anyone out there has this information, I would very much appreciate hearing the answer.

71115101
TOOL - SCREW IN FITTINGS
US$ 7.69


Your dealer can help you with the (some people just use needle nose pliers to get them out - it's pretty easy, they just un-thread)

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Jacques Bernier
http://www.hobie.com/
http://www.facebook.com/HobieCatCompany

Just as Jbernier suggested I used needle nose pliers - once they began to move you can typically screw by hand.

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2007 Hobie 16 - 'Slingshot'
1996 Hobie 18 - 'Onrails'
Hobie Bravo - 'Hobie Bites'

Thank you very much. I have a bit of Lennie syndrome and have learned to ask before working with anything plastic. The help is much appreciated.

I would recommend you buy the tool. It's super cheap like $7 and to me avoids $20 worth aggravation plus you don't have to worry about scratching the deck with pliers if you slip. Worked great for me.

My handle tore at the deck. Can I just remove the excess and re-connect it (albeit just a bit shorter)?

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2001 H16E (European Boat) Sail #108348 Cabo
Club Wave
1991 H14T (Crushed by a Tornado)
2006 Bravo (sold)
1986 Hobie 16 (sold)
1981 Hobe 16 (sold)
1980 Hobie 14 (sold)

If enough is left!

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Thanks, Matt. Missed this reply earlier. Will give it a try!

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2001 H16E (European Boat) Sail #108348 Cabo
Club Wave
1991 H14T (Crushed by a Tornado)
2006 Bravo (sold)
1986 Hobie 16 (sold)
1981 Hobe 16 (sold)
1980 Hobie 14 (sold)

I don't think they make this part anymore.

If anyone knows for sure, please let me know.

New after market replacement handles for the Hobie Bravo!!

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https://www.sailandkayak.com/products/p ... e?rq=bravo

For those looking for the pre-2008 style lifting handle with the screws in the side of the hull (without plastic plugs), I had a difficult time trying to find a set. And the ones that I did find were ~$100-$125 for all four, which is insane. After looking at similar handles, I found a set of kayak handles on Amazon and bought them to give a try. I had to slightly modify where the strap goes into the hole on the hull by using a pair of tin snips to create more of a "V" shape versus the way they come as square/boxed end. After cutting them with the tin snips, I then took a lighter and heated the newly created V-shape to stop the fraying. They slid right in and work perfect. Cost on Amazon was $13.89 +tax for ALL FOUR, which is the price for a single "Hobie" handle when dealers did have them in stock.

Here is the link on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BC6Q7ZW