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PostPosted: Sat Aug 10, 2019 9:00 pm 
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So I managed to take a decent sized chip out of the mast track about a foot below the top of the mast (I assume while trailering and not using enough padding between the mast and the traveler track on the rear crossbar). While raising the sail, the fabric gets caught on the sharp plastic edge and prevents me from being able to raise the sail fully. I'm trying to figure out the best way to repair the damage and hopefully avoid having to buy a new mast tip.

Here's a pic of the damage:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxFRZ- ... sp=sharing

My idea is to use painter's tape along the inside of the track to serve as a form, then fill the chip with either JB Weld or epoxy to create a smooth enough transition to enable the sail to slide past it.

Anybody have any better ideas?

Also, does anybody know what material the mast track is made of? It seems like a plastic of some kind, but I want make sure I pick the right epoxy/glue that will properly bond to the surface.

Thanks in advance!


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PostPosted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:34 am 
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You can replace track entirely. Price example: https://westcoastsailing.net/hobie-wave-luff-track/ . They have link to manual on that page as well.


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