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| Author: | Clare on the Shuswap [ Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | creaking mast - very annoying! |
I LOVE my new Hobie Wave, we've had a ton of fun! We got caught out in very minimal wind and the mast started making a terrible noise where the ball was rubbing in it's socket (?) each time the sail flapped a bit. Irritating like grinding teeth or nails on a blackboard. Any recommendations? Can we put some grease in there next time we take the mast down? We tried WD-40 but it doesn't seem to last. Thanks! |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: creaking mast - very annoying! |
Marine bearing grease (a little) You can also consider polishing the inside of the mast base cup. |
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| Author: | steviethunder [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: creaking mast - very annoying! |
In minimal wind I always have the main sheeted in all the way if possible. Keeps the mast/rigging from banging because of boat wakes etc. Then again, I never go out unless it's 10-20 minimum. |
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| Author: | amfo [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: creaking mast - very annoying! |
Use a medium that won't attract sand .... such as talcum powder? diaper powder? |
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| Author: | IndyWave [ Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: creaking mast - very annoying! |
I shoot mine with SailKote once in awhile, when it starts talking. SailKote comes out liquid, but quickly dries to a powdery residue. |
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