We have made a change to MD180 fins, masts and booms to help fin durability and replacement. This is a running change. Kayaks have been shipped with the new fin version. V1 and V2 mast, fin and boom parts are not interchangeable.

The new "V2" version removes the adjustment thumb screw from the clew attachment. The fin adjustment is now a screw at the mast head (Similar to the Eclipse flow fin). The boom is modified to accept the new fin with a simple clevis pin and ring connection.

The "V2" brings us back to a known simple clew attachment which allows tool-less fin removal.

Old version fins, Turbo kits, and booms are no longer available (we have V1 masts). If a V1 fin, or boom needs to be replaced... warranty (with claim) would send a complete update kit, including instructions, at no charge. Be aware that, as before, we are somewhat short on these parts as the factory is using all available parts for production.



Here is a list of the new parts:

Kits for MD180 V1 drives to convert to V2 Std or V2 Turbo:

V2 Update Kits
81501111 MD180 V2 BOOM-MAST-STD FIN KIT
81501112 MD180 V2 BOOM-MAST-TURBO FIN KIT
(Includes two booms, two masts and two fins per kit and instructions.)

Currently shows late January.

This is a great forum. I have a 'new to me' TI_13. Was wondering, what do I need before I approach the dealer? Do I need a hull number (if such exists) or original bill of sale? I doubt I will just be able to walk in and ask for the aka kit or fin kit. I just had a look for a hull number, but it is stored so difficult to get at it.

Also, since I encroached in the company of knowledgeable sailors, I download docs with part numbers but could not see the number for the sheer pins for the aka support. Anyone have that on hand? Everything else I want for spares I have found.

Thanks!

This is a great forum. I have a 'new to me' TI_13. Was wondering, what do I need before I approach the dealer? Do I need a hull number (if such exists) or original bill of sale? I doubt I will just be able to walk in and ask for the aka kit or fin kit. I just had a look for a hull number, but it is stored so difficult to get at it.

Also, since I encroached in the company of knowledgeable sailors, I download docs with part numbers but could not see the number for the sheer pins for the aka support. Anyone have that on hand? Everything else I want for spares I have found.

Thanks!

All mine were seized, this method removed them with no sheared heads or damaged threads.
First you remove the plastic lock plates with a pair of side cutters and pliers, they break off fairly easily.
Next, using a heat gun, heat each screw head in turn.

The aka lock upgrade is only for model years 2015-18 (V2)

As far as I understand that’s not correct PP.
As all TI’s have V2 X-bar/aka bars (only AI’s had V1 bars with a QR pin) the upgrade includes all TI’s. The upgrade for my ‘10 TI is waiting at my dealers.
See Matt Millers post on P1 of this thread.