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H17 Centerboard Hook Rebuild

Seven steps to rebuilding the centerboard hook for the Hobie 17

Date: 11/28/2012
Owner: fastcat
Size: 7 items
1 Broken hook and fiberglass rod

1 Broken hook and fiberglass rod

Broken centerboard hook and 3/4" fiberglass threaded rod used as backbone for hook rebuild.

Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 749
2 Mark hole for drilling

2 Mark hole for drilling

File damaged area and mark for drilling. I use a dremel to route out the initial hole area (~1/4" deep)so the 3/4" drill bit will not wonder

Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 799
3 hole drilled

3 hole drilled

3/4" hole drilled to ~ 3" depth along the spine

Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 730
4 Rod set in fiberglass resin

4 Rod set in fiberglass resin

Put fiberglass resin in hole ~ half full. Insert threaded fiberglass rod, twins around a little. Wipe off over spill and let set.

Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 726
5 Hook wrap with rope & resin

5 Hook wrap with rope & resin

Wrap rod with resin impregnated fiberglass rope (string) around rod to build up bulk for hook creation.

Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 722
6 Hook shape marked out

6 Hook shape marked out

Mark hook shape using other centerboard hook as template.

Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 888
7 dremel shaped hook

7 dremel shaped hook

Use dremel (or similiar tool) to shape hook. Paint with white marine epoxy or gelcoat (optional)

Date: 11/28/2012
Views: 840
 
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