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Author:  mmadge [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Mast step

How do you know when the stoppers on your mast step are worn too much.Hobie use to sell a kit with insert to adjust mast rotation on a 16 ,is that still available ?

Author:  MBounds [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

Don't think the kit would work on one of the new steps (since '04). I haven't seen any of those wear out.

Usually what wears are the "ears" on the mast base. Only fix for that is to replace it.

Over-rotation will de-power the sail. Mast will bend more.

Author:  GD_NC [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

How much wear is too much?

Author:  AntonLargiader [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

MBounds wrote:
Don't think the kit would work on one of the new steps (since '04)....


With the '04 step, how is mast stepping changed? With my '00 I have to use the H14 hole on the Hobie stepping link, and it's still difficult. The step looks different than on my '78; was there a second change or might I already have the '04 step?

Author:  MBounds [ Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

This is an old step:
Image
(The dolphin striker rod is not in its normal position)
The stops are not badly worn, but you can tell they were carrying a lot of mast rake, since there's a lot of wear on the aft edge.

This is a new step:
Image
Notice how beefed up the stops are?

Author:  coralreefer [ Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

Image

Here is a pic I took before installing my new mast step.

Author:  GD_NC [ Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

Thanks that's a really helpful comparison. It looks like the newer casting is significantly more slanted toward the step hinge. Is that just the way it looks in the picture, or was it changed to accommodate additional mast rake?

Author:  coralreefer [ Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

GD_NC wrote:
How much wear is too much?


Here is a picture showing that the worn step rotated 60 degrees past center, while the new one was 50 degrees. That 10 degree diff I viewed as too much for effective pointing.

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Author:  AntonLargiader [ Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

Very interesting. Is the mast base a different part? What year boat was this?

Author:  JSeliski [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

IN the process of replacing mine on my H14 - of course the new one is not drilled - any scientific methods of marking the new holes ? ? ? ?

Author:  GD_NC [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

Nope. Just don't use the old ones.

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Author:  Bruceway [ Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

i have a new H16 mast step if interested. Sold all my H16s. 1/2 of new plus shipping

Author:  CatManDeux [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

Bruceway,
Still have it? I'm in need of one. Just bought, thought I was getting a deal, a '78 and getting a "to do" list together.

Need a trampoline too if anyone has a good reasonably priced one.

Thanks

Author:  mmadge [ Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

What is the problem with taping up the mast step stops to prevent the stops from wearing,also will reduce mast rotation.Tried it with duck tape and seemed to work,and did not interfere with the mast rotating.

Author:  mmadge [ Sat Nov 09, 2013 3:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Mast step

Replacing my Mast Base.Buddy of mine has an air gun Riveter.Any problems with using this type of Rivit Gun?

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