Hi all,
I have dismantled mast base of Nacra 5.2 and found rubber band inside of the mast. The attachment hooks have rotted of and it didn't seem to hold anything. I do think it was not doing anything vital, but maybe I could fix it while I'm at it. The only plausible thing for it to hold i think is rotator arm bolt inside the mast.
Am I thinking in right direction, should I do it at all or can I just put back mast foot without putting rubber band in.
Sorry forgot to make photo of it, but I hope I have explained clear.
Thanks.
Nacra 5.2 mast innards
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Posted: May 20, 2019 - 11:11 AM
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Posted: May 20, 2019 - 01:10 PM
Eh, there's always extras of those...
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Posted: May 20, 2019 - 02:41 PM
Meanining I shouldn't bover about it? -
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Posted: May 20, 2019 - 03:07 PM
Meaning “heck if I know”.
I would say two things.
1-rubber bands will not last long in a metal tube in the sun all day. Likely was unimportant.
2-reassemble minimally and ensure everything still functions as you expect.
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Joshua
Texas Gulf Coast
'82 Prindle 16 (Badfish)
'02 Hobie Wave (Unnamed Project)
‘87 Hobie 18 (Sold)
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Posted: May 20, 2019 - 07:34 PM
Take a photo & post it. I’ve had the N5.7 & 5.0 mast bases off, & I’m not sure what you are alluding too. I don’t remember any rubber band type of gizmo in the mast.
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Posted: May 21, 2019 - 01:59 AM
Thanks guys. Will do photo when I will be near the boat. -
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Posted: May 27, 2019 - 05:43 AM
Put my mast back together and left the rubber thingie out.
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Posted: May 27, 2019 - 09:05 PM
You can’t post photos directly to your posts.
Read Damon’s FAQ, at the top right of the page for step by step directions.
Start an album for you boat, & add them there, the. Anyone can see them without having to reference this thread.
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Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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