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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Hobie 16 Mast Base
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Posted: Jan 11, 2016 - 06:31 AM
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Posted: Jan 11, 2016 - 08:22 AM
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
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Memphis TN / North Mississippi
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Posted: Jan 11, 2016 - 09:57 AM
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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Posted: Jan 11, 2016 - 10:45 AM
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.
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Posted: Jan 13, 2016 - 05:49 AM
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
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