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Hobie 16 Mast Base  Bottom

  • Hi all, the mast base rivets have pulled out of the mast on the old H16. As the holes in the mast are now open slots, repair with rivets seems improbable. It's a recreational boat so prime concern is integrity and being water tight. Ideas are JB weld or real welding. Any experience out there with this? Improper stepping was cause. John

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    John

    Nacra 5.0
    CT
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  • Drill new holes in new locations or simply cut 1/2" off the bottom of the mast to start with fresh surface to drill and install new rivets - steel.

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    Tim Grover
    1996 Hobie Miracle 20
    Two Hobie 14's
    1983 G-Cat Restored
    Memphis TN / North Mississippi
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  • Just move over 3/4" in each direction from the original rivets and pop in new ones. Don't forget to clean the mast and base at the mating surfaces and apply a bead of sealant so that you won't get water in the mast.

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    Hobie 16 (3 formerly)
    MacGregor 25 (formerly)
    Chrysler Dagger 14 (formerly)
    NACRA 5.0 (currently)
    High Point, NC
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  • I agree, just drill new holes adjacent to the holes that ripped out and install new stainless steel rivets. There is a foam plug inside the mast a couple inches up from the bottom, so it will still be water tight.

    I would only recommend trimming 1/2" off the bottom of the mast as a last resort. Doing so will throw off all your shroud length settings, mast rake, etc.

    sm
  • Thanks for the replies. Offset rivets sounds like a good first plan. I will check the integrity if the foam plug too.

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    John

    Nacra 5.0
    CT
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