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Vol 1 - Issue 4 December 1996

Resealing a Hobie 18 Mast Base

By Matt Miller

Spread a bead of sikaflex or 5200 where the foam plug will be inserted all around the inside of the mast. Insert the foam plug and push to the depth of the sealant. Spread sealant around and all over the foam plug. Insert the plate up against the foam plug squeezing the sealant and bonding the two together. Spread a bead of sealant around the plate. Let dry/setup for a few days before riveting the base back on.

Matt Miller Hobie Cat Company

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