PLZ, Any suggestions for Mast Floatation on H170 other than the Hobie "Big Boy , expensive "egg" ?? Will bending a fender over top of mast ( secured thru holes in top ) suffice ?? Stuffing Mast with " Noodles " ?? Many Thanx, MRF
H170 Mast Floatation
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Any resealable big container will do. For a while i had an empty orange arm and hammer laundry detergent bottle hung from mast.
I figured it looked just as idiotic as the hobie float.
I later popped the rivets for the top and noodled the top 5 inches or so. Just enough to keep water from rushing in. Worked great in flip tests.
I figured it looked just as idiotic as the hobie float.
I later popped the rivets for the top and noodled the top 5 inches or so. Just enough to keep water from rushing in. Worked great in flip tests.
I once owned a Capri 14.2 and built a mast float from a lobster float. purchased at Hamilton Marine as I recall. worked great for about a $15.00 expenditure.
Thanx, BO, I've read @ stuffing "Noodles" in the mast from both ends. How do you pop rivets, and do they have to be replaced?? RussC, great suggestion. Lobsta Buoys look similar to the Hobie mast floats. And a lot cheaper!! Fair Winds.... MRF
Most people seem to stuff the mast full of pool noodles. Some people pour the mast full of expanding foam, but that option leaves you committed & if you later want to get in there for some reason, you are not going to be happy about it. Some people try to seal the mast head after noodling. I would not bother.
https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task=article&mid=11&aid=7454&mn=170
https://hunter.sailboatowners.com/mods.php?task=article&mid=11&aid=7454&mn=170
We tried all sorts of things on our clubs C420s only two things worked the Hobie Bob a couple of PFDs attached to the main halyard (worked but not really realistic).
I know the Bob is not cheap but was really the only way to go
I know the Bob is not cheap but was really the only way to go
http://www.intensitysails.com/antumafl.html
Just saw this while looking for some other parts, may be an option.
Just saw this while looking for some other parts, may be an option.