Hi All,
How do I separate hulls from the beams on a Hobie 17?
How much efforts, don't want to damage anything...
Ideas, photos, manuals etc. are very welcome.
BR
MCTG8

what are your goals?

http://static.hobiecat.co…94.1403889916.1471875580

MN3

what are your goals?

http://static.hobiecat.co…94.1403889916.1471875580

Thanks!
Goal is to check for any cracks and structural problems.
I've seen the attached manual, but is it really just one socket set screw + anchor bar per side and beam?

//MCTG8

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but is it really just one socket set screw + anchor bar per side and beam

I've owned a h16 and h18 but never a 17 ... i will leave it for actual owners to comment...


and i couldn't see clearly in that manual .. worst images ever (was it illustrated with stone and chisel?)

Some General Tips:
I would use penetrating oil ahead to assist of release
if the bolts squeak - stop don't heat em up - go slow
use a product on your bolts before you reassemble - i swear by Tef-Gel



Edited by MN3 on Aug 22, 2016 - 01:04 PM.

Agree, hard to tell from the pictures. But OK, I understand how it's set up.