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Author:  tampamike [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:59 am ]
Post subject:  Mirage fin repair

The Turbofin on my Outback was damaged when the kayak fell with the fins extended. One fin rod has pierced the fin rubber on the side. Is there any special way or repair material to repair the damaged fin material?

Thanks

Author:  chrisj [ Sat Jan 29, 2011 4:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage fin repair

I've had success with a simple rubber repair kit:
viewtopic.php?f=75&t=17004&p=86934

Author:  fishman-rd [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage fin repair

I tried a Gorilla glue repair and it lasted all season - see tips on this photo:

http://s317.photobucket.com/albums/mm38 ... G_4637.jpg

Author:  NOHUHU [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage fin repair

I have used plastic weld epoxy for a quick fix and a friend has used G-flex. http://westsystem.com/ss/g-flex-epoxy/

Both seem ok, but a real repair would involve gluing and rivoting some aluminum strips to the sails leading edge.

This was documented here somewhere and It would be nice to get an update on how the repairs have held up.

Frankly, it should be done to all fins, to ruggedize them.

Author:  tampamike [ Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage fin repair

Thanks for the help. Will give it a try

Author:  NOHUHU [ Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage fin repair

Here's a new take on an old problem.

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I googled and found extra wide 1/2" door edge molding for truck doors. You can protect/repair your fin leading edges with this stuff. It has heat-activated glue in the center but I recommend applying with crazyglue.

Be as neat as you can. If you want, you can run a heating iron or flame over the front edge to release the rubber glue, after the crazy glue sets.

It's covering several puncture holes in my fins and protecting nicely.

Author:  Tom Ray [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage fin repair

Are those molding pieces made of plastic?

Author:  NOHUHU [ Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mirage fin repair

Yes. U-shaped, tapered. tough but flexible.

You might be able to make a similar guard by splitting 1/2" plastic irrigation tubing.

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