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PostPosted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:21 pm 
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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


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:19 am 
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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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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:34 am 
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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


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:04 am 
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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


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PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:00 pm 
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Hobie sell a 230/240 v plastic welder gun in Europe with the standard Euro plug (I have one)

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