Loose Hobie Fin Rod - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Deamon · 12-29-2010, 06:05 AM

Went buggin last night with some new friends. Right off the bat, one of my turbo fins blew out. The fin rod pushed out of the seating. Any suggestions on how to secure that rod back in place? It's an older model with a plastic housing.

Respect to all paddlers! My upper body is not happy with me this morning.

lterrero · 12-29-2010, 07:22 AM

It happens to me too, there's is a small screw at the base of the mast hole, put some epoxy in the hole & screw mast back before it dry make sure the other fin is tight.
Good luck.

newguy01 · 12-29-2010, 07:23 AM

check if you still have the ellen type set screw in the plastic housing, that keep the rod in place

Deamon · 12-29-2010, 07:44 AM

Thanks to both of your replies!

dsafety · 12-29-2010, 07:49 AM

From your photo, it does not look like your mast has a notch where the Allen screw is supposed to rest. If this is the case, you may have a defective mast or have the mast installed backwards.

If you do have a notch in the mast, make sure it is aligned with the set screw when you put it back together. Lock Tight or some similar material is recommended for the set screw.

Bob

Regor · 12-29-2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lterrero

there's is a small screw at the base of the mast hole, put some epoxy in the hole & screw mast back before it dry make sure the other fin is tight.
Good luck.

Epoxy? = Permanent

I'd go with Loctite.

-scallywag- · 12-29-2010, 08:07 AM

Your fin mast (post) is broken, that's why there is no "notch" in the mast. The other short piece is still in the sprocket. That is a very common drive failure, but easy/cheap to fix.

Hobie has recently upgraded the mast and sprocket to what they call V2, which uses a threaded sprocket and mast and eliminates the notch in the mast, which is the spot where they always break.

Upgrading to the V2 sprockets and masts costs about $40, but it's worth it. In the past I had multiple failures with the masts but after upgrading to the V2 gear over a year ago, I haven't had any problems since. If you regularly are traveling long distances I would definantly upgrade BEFORE they break.

And while we're on the subject, those older aluminum/plastic hobie paddles don't hold up well either.....V1 mast/sprockets+old paddle= a very long day on the water.

lterrero · 12-29-2010, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regor

Epoxy? = Permanent

I'd go with Loctite.

The epoxy is so the mast seat firmly at the base, other wise is going to come off again.

12-29-2010, 07:23 AM	#3
newguy01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: S.D. Posts: 133	pin check if you still have the ellen type set screw in the plastic housing, that keep the rod in place

12-29-2010, 07:22 AM	#2
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	It happens to me too, there's is a small screw at the base of the mast hole, put some epoxy in the hole & screw mast back before it dry make sure the other fin is tight. Good luck.

12-29-2010, 07:44 AM	#4
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Thanks to both of your replies!

12-29-2010, 07:49 AM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	From your photo, it does not look like your mast has a notch where the Allen screw is supposed to rest. If this is the case, you may have a defective mast or have the mast installed backwards. If you do have a notch in the mast, make sure it is aligned with the set screw when you put it back together. Lock Tight or some similar material is recommended for the set screw. Bob

12-29-2010, 08:07 AM	#7
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Your fin mast (post) is broken, that's why there is no "notch" in the mast. The other short piece is still in the sprocket. That is a very common drive failure, but easy/cheap to fix. Hobie has recently upgraded the mast and sprocket to what they call V2, which uses a threaded sprocket and mast and eliminates the notch in the mast, which is the spot where they always break. Upgrading to the V2 sprockets and masts costs about $40, but it's worth it. In the past I had multiple failures with the masts but after upgrading to the V2 gear over a year ago, I haven't had any problems since. If you regularly are traveling long distances I would definantly upgrade BEFORE they break. And while we're on the subject, those older aluminum/plastic hobie paddles don't hold up well either.....V1 mast/sprockets+old paddle= a very long day on the water.