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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:38 pm 
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The sheave on my masthead has disintegrated. I am pretty sure that given the dimensions of the sheave and a source I could replace it OK. I do not want to go the comptip route. Anyone had experience of this or suggestions. Hobie should be able to give me the specs for the old sheave? Thanks. Rod


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:50 pm 
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You just need to replace the sheave, eh? You'd probably be best off finding someone with a bent mast they're trying to get rid of. Else you might just have one fabricated? :?

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 Post subject: Hobie 16 Masthead
PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:36 am 
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Hi, I still need to get the old one out. How safe is it to heat the mast? Will heat damage it .Rod


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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:59 am 
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It's just aluminu, I don't see why there'd be a problem with heating it.


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 Post subject: Mast Head Sheave
PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:30 pm 
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Mast Head Sheave

The original sheave is nylon or something. Likely it is encrusted with dirt and or corrosion wedging it in there. After removing the axel / pin you should be able to pound it out with something.

We have not had this sheave for many, many years. I don't have the plans available to me to give you the original specs. You can use a CompTip mast head and CompTip Halyard.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 2:58 pm 
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So the CT mast head fits in the aluminum mast? That's good information; thanks, Matt! :)

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 3:36 pm 
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With normal handskills, a router, and a pice of 1/4 delrin (or some other plastic) you probabely could fabricate one. They are pretty simple.
I could try to messure dimensions on mine. Be careful with used stuff... They all seem to be on their last leg. Patrick


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 Post subject: Old Style Masthead
PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 11:42 am 
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Ok, I was given one from a Hobie 14. The diamaeter is less but the other dimensions are OK. Fitted it today and it works fine. I am corresponding with someone in the UK ,who can get the full size one. I will let you all know how it goes . Thanks. Rod


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