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PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:12 pm 
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I have an older solid mast that I would like to cut and retrofit with an existing CompTip from a damaged mast.

1. How do I remove the existing CompTip from the damaged mast?

2. How do I install it on the solid "cut" mast?

Additional info: The older mast is not eligible for discounted replacement as I do not know where it came from originally.

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

John


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:37 pm 
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CompTip retrofit instructions: http://static.hobiecat.com/digital_assets/13070100CTIP.pdf

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You must remove the tip to properly re-glue. This may require a stout post or tree... two lengths of large diameter line and a vehicle or "come along".

Wrap a length of the line around the CompTip about 5 times and tie a bowline. Tie the other end to the post / tree. Do the same to the base end of the mast and tie to the vehicle. Pull with very little effort (little or no throttle) the two parts apart. You may have to wiggle the joint a bit or heat the aluminum at the joint a little with a propane / MAPP gas torch. Pad the area the parts would fall and use extreme caution in all processes of course.

Re-bond with a good two part epoxy.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2015 3:52 pm 
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Thanks Mat. As always your advice is invaluable!

John


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