I recently purchased a Nacra 6.0NA and noticed that the mast tang for connecting the forestay is slightly deformed and a crack has started appears where the forestay shackle goes. Murrays indicates that the old tang is not longer available and you need to purchase a new tang and re-drill some holes in the mast. The tang looks very similar to the one on a Hobie Tiger. I would rather not remove existing and re-drill into the mast. Two questions:
1. Does anyone know if the Hobie Tiger/F18 mast tang is the same as a Nacra 6.0NA?
2. Is it possible to repair the existing tang by welding the hole?
3. Has anyone replaced a mast tang for a Nacra 6.0NA?
I have a photo, but cannot seem to figure out how to upload the photo.
Thanks,
Devin
Nacra 6.0NA Mast Tang - Repair vs. Replace
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Posted: Nov 04, 2012 - 10:57 AM
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Posted: Nov 04, 2012 - 11:18 AM
I think I have a spare, but the cheap and easy fix is to weld it and redrill the hole.
I have welded them in the past when the hole gets elongated to a point of failure. Make sure you get a guy welding who has some experience with stainless and make sure to use heat sinks.
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Philip
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Posted: Nov 04, 2012 - 02:13 PM
I TIG'ed a stainless washer onto each side of mine, worked great. I could offer that service if you want to ship the tang.
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Posted: Nov 08, 2012 - 10:12 PM
Thanks for the input....is it possible to do the welding with the tang still riveted to the mast? I'd rather not remove it and have to re-rivet.
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Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 06:12 AM
Yes
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Posted: Nov 09, 2012 - 07:14 AM
Again, yes. Just make sure to dissipate the heat when welding. Fill it solid, grind it flat, then drill a new hole.
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Philip
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Posted: Nov 12, 2012 - 08:04 AM
Buy Phillips tang, drill out the old rivets. Get new rivet cups or sleeves, 5200 silicon and put it on. You will need one heck of a riveter though and you want full stainless rivets. JMHO, Richard.
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