I just received a 1987 Hobie 17 that has been very neglected for a couple of decades. As is the case with most H17s, the wing tube sockets leak. In addition, one of the the aft wing socket has about 3 inches of the wing tube broken off in the bottom.
1. Any advice or tips on removing the broken wing tube?
2. There are plenty of instructions on adding a forward access port, where is the best location for a rear port in order to gain access to the rear wing sockets?
I'm seriously considering filling the sockets with foam and glassing over these problem. I've had a couple of Prindle 16s and been able to survive without wings. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.