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Topic: Hobie Turbo Fin type  (Read 2966 times)

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Nick

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Ok, before I order the turbo fins, repair kit for my rudder, etc etc... for the used outback I purchased, I want to make sure I am ordering the right set of fins. I'm fairly sure I've got the threaded version, as the rods have a small hole in the end probably used to tighten them into the drive, and I don't see a visible setscrew. It could be possible one is hidden in the plastic piece, but I doubt it. Can you guys tell visually by my pic and verify I have the version two threaded masts? Thank you for your wisdom ahead of time! :)



ndogg

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That looks like a V2 drive with the threaded masts.  The V1 has obvious set screws.
 


Nick

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Thanks man, appreciate it  :)

Nick


Nick

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Welp.. the setscrews... I found them as I went to put the new fins on ... so i ordered the wrong ones. maybe someone in the future can read this thread and not make the same mistake  :'(


Nick

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So, this was my fault for looking for setscrews at midnight or so in the dark with a flashlight in the back of my truck, not exactly optimal conditions. but just so noone makes the same mistake, here is a pic of where the screw is. at first glance ya might not catch it as it sits behind the fins, and is mostly hidden when the fins are installed.



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Welp.. the setscrews... I found them as I went to put the new fins on ... so i ordered the wrong ones. maybe someone in the future can read this thread and not make the same mistake  :'(

Bummer,

I'd see if you can return the fins.

Heres a picture I found comparing V1 and V2 fin attachments, called sprockets IIRC:

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Nick

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man, i sure wish i saw that pic a month ago! Yeah I will prob have to pay shipping but get it swapped.


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If you can hang on to them and still afford the olde set, I'm sure someone from this forum will come along soon with a new Hobie wanting to upgrade fins.  Probably even in your neck of the woods.   8)
 

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Nick

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Thanks Insayn, money isnt that tight, but it enough I don't want to wait on! I called seller today and they are gonna swap it for me :)