Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:55 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Installing new mast base
PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2003 12:15 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Captain

Joined: Mon Jun 09, 2003 5:52 am
Posts: 95
Location: Underwater in Mid-Michigan
I just ordered a new mast base for my 16.
How difficult is it to install?
I would assume (maybe incorrectly) I'd just need to drill out the old rivets, put in the new base and install the new rivets.
Or am I kidding myself?
Any insight would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Nick

_________________
1978 H16 "Burt The Cat"


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 6:33 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Wed Jun 25, 2003 6:29 am
Posts: 8
Location: Buffalo, NY
I have replaced mine on 2 different masts. It is pretty easy but you can pretty much count on your drill bit being useless after drilling out the rivits. I would try to use the same holes to install the new one. Also make sure you replace the rivits with stainless ones.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 7:28 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Captain

Joined: Mon Jun 09, 2003 5:52 am
Posts: 95
Location: Underwater in Mid-Michigan
Thanks!
I ordered the rivets with the base. Hopefully, they're stainless! :lol:

Cheers,
Nick

_________________
1978 H16 "Burt The Cat"


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Jun 25, 2003 4:10 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Admiral

Joined: Fri Jun 06, 2003 2:48 pm
Posts: 229
Location: Hatteras Island, NC.
You may have to sleeve the rivets if you aren't careful drilling them out or if the assembly has developed some slop over the years. To drill the stainless rivets without wasting your bit, use an ordinary black oxide drill bit, a relatively slow drill speed (250-300 RPM or so) and as much pressure as you can muster. Lubricating the bit helps, too (cutting wax, motor oil,etc). If you try to use too high a speed, it will over heat your bit and waste it on the first one or two rivets. Make sure that you get a quality rivet gun- stainless rivets will strip out cheapo ones.
Good luck!


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 4 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group