Hobie Pedal Drive - Bent Mast - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JohnMckroidJr · 07-26-2020, 05:25 PM

Try leaving it alone. I have replaced over a dozen bent masts. At one time I would bend them back, but when you bend it back, sometime later you will be peddling along and it will snap. Bending it back creates a weak spot that will eventually fracture. If it was inland, it would not be a big deal. For offshore, I prefer to replace it with a brand new mast to avoid an unexpected break. Some day, I will figure out how to heat treat the bent masts so that they are less susceptible to fractures.

07-26-2020, 05:25 PM	#7
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Try leaving it alone. I have replaced over a dozen bent masts. At one time I would bend them back, but when you bend it back, sometime later you will be peddling along and it will snap. Bending it back creates a weak spot that will eventually fracture. If it was inland, it would not be a big deal. For offshore, I prefer to replace it with a brand new mast to avoid an unexpected break. Some day, I will figure out how to heat treat the bent masts so that they are less susceptible to fractures.