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Author:  nomsg [ Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Hobie Tandem Island hole repair
Great day of sailing today in British Columbia, Canada. Yet I lost Mirage Drive fin. Also, in losing the fin, the 3mm (0.12in) screw (that held the fin) punctured a hole where the mirage drive sits (one of the corners), so water was pouring in threw the hole, yet was ok to still sail. we did a hose test at home and saw that 3mm hole. So what can you recommend to fix the hole? Thank you kindly. mel
Author:  mmiller [ Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Tandem Island hole repair
Bummer, but caution. Likely the drive was inserted into the well incorrectly to pull the hardware out of the fin and cause loss of the fin. Review the FAQ here: http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=12836

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Welding is effective and easy to do. Especially for a small hole. Just like soldering wires. 72097001 KC WELDER PRO WITH ROD STOCK

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Author:  nomsg [ Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Tandem Island hole repair
Thank you Matt. It was inserted correctly, but the fin had problems prior. Our local dealer works with a plastic welder, otw I'll purchase my own kit. Another option is a clay putty that hardens, which works with pipes, plastic etc. temporary fix is a duct tape.

Mel Buenaventura, Co-Captain
Vancouver BC Hobie Island Club
Author:  vilcoyote66 [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Tandem Island hole repair
Dear M. Miller, about the Hobie plastic welder, what can do the Hobie users of the rest of the world outside USA?

Which is the reference of a welder that can be used in Europe AC230v voltage?

Rdgs
Author:  siravingmon [ Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hobie Tandem Island hole repair
Hobie sell a 230/240 v plastic welder gun in Europe with the standard Euro plug (I have one)
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