First race of the season last night, 19C, sunny, NW wind 9 knots gusting 12. New crew, and great to be back on the water.
On the way out to the start line, the new crew moves from the tramp up to the wing and I hear 'clunk' - I look down at the port rear wing leg. The bottom of the leg (where it attaches to the rear crossbar) and the casting have separated, as the leg has pulled itself out of the rivets attaching the leg to the casting. Did not stop us racing.
This morning, I made phone calls to various Hobie dealers, however I suspect that "6811.1001" aft leg left is no longer in production, is no longer stocked, and I should look at a repair. No photos yet.
1. Anyone got any 'spare' legs lying around? Old, new, doesn't matter. I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 2. Thoughts on repair - my plan is to have a MIG expert weld a 1" wide strip of 1/8" Aluminum around the bottom of the leg, (an exterior sleeve) then re-drill the holes and re-rivet.
The good news is that in the 1st race, we came 1st....we were the only ones racing! Ha, ha. Races #2 and #3, we were beaten over the line by the Inter 20, the Capricorn C2, Tornado and I-14:,we'll see what the handicap results are.
_________________ 2015 H16, with spin, SOLD 1989 Hobie SX18 Sail # 1947 "In Theory..." 'Only two things are infinite, the universe, and human stupidity. But I'm not sure about the former.'
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