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Matt,
Can you give us a bit more info on this problem that caused the withdrawal of Kokopedal/Sirtackalot from the Everglades Challenge? (as reported by Keith here viewtopic.php?f=70&t=34203&p=138369#p138369 )

Is this the part # -79528001 SCREW SOCKET SET?
Is it likely to have broken or just worked loose?
Would it be worthwhile carrying one as a spare?

He also mentions that it has to be 'cut out and fibreglassed in' ??? What does the mast base design look like ?

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Don't take life too seriously................it ain't permanent.

Was theirs the old fiberglass prototype hull?

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Well I've just checked my TI V-brace base and the socket screw was loose.
Disregard my second question as it is obviously broken in the video. The screw measures 32mm:

My screw is slightly bent and has damaged threads where the v-brace was rubbing. There is no sign of any loctite on the threads either. When I had the x-bar replaced this was checked and seemed tight. Obviously it wasn't.
Looks like this may be something to watch.

Slaughter,
The TI mast base is almost identical to the AI, just slightly larger. In fact it looks like the part # is the same for the socket screw. I imagine it would be difficult to replace it in the field.

KB--no, it was not the old fiberglass boat. It was a relatively new, rotomolded boat, so I think he was off base about the fiberglass business. It was something he said on their video, when he first observed the damage after they had beached the boat.

Keith

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I sail: S FL, Key Largo, Everglades to Cape Romano, Ft Desoto, Cedar Key

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

Hmm - something else to keep an eye on
Stringy how are your akas going? My AI knuckles have some loose play in them - which I only expect to get worse. My mate Gerry, has looseness and corrosion occurring around the rivet points after 3 months careful use. This is something I will be watching very carefully also.
The TI should arrive tomorrow......

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Mickey
2011 AI Golden Papaya
2011 TI Golden Papaya

My screw is slightly bent and has damaged threads where the v-brace was rubbing. There is no sign of any loctite on the threads either. When I had the x-bar replaced this was checked and seemed tight. Obviously it wasn't.
Looks like this may be something to watch.

Slaughter,
The TI mast base is almost identical to the AI, just slightly larger. In fact it looks like the part # is the same for the socket screw. I imagine it would be difficult to replace it in the field.[/quote]

Hmm - something else to keep an eye on
Stringy how are your akas going? My AI knuckles have some loose play in them - which I only expect to get worse. My mate Gerry, has looseness and corrosion occurring around the rivet points after 3 months careful use. This is something I will be watching very carefully also.
The TI should arrive tomorrow......[/quote]

I am still waiting for an invite to the christening & afterwards party Mickey...Pirate

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Dogslife, aka Paul Kral, just made a very interesting comment on another thread
http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=34203&start=15
Here is his comment:


Keith

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I sail: S FL, Key Largo, Everglades to Cape Romano, Ft Desoto, Cedar Key

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex ... It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." A. Einstein

Won't be today - going out early evening
I already have house guests this w/end so may be too crowded

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Mickey
2011 AI Golden Papaya
2011 TI Golden Papaya

K..... Pirate

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thanks for the feedback.

Regards
Steve

(PS I'm sick of the rain of the South Coast)

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Steve Fields
Hobie Cat Australasia
Huskisson NSW Australia
http://www.hobiecat.com.au