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npiankov



Joined: 14 Oct 2004
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 10:58 am    Post subject: Plug for a Powerbox Reply with quote

Hi all,

I am looking to plug up the centerfin (Power) box in my board if I want to use the board for planing rather than beginner sailing. The easiest would be to have a beat up fin that I could just cut off and end up with a perfectly fitting plug. Unfortunately, I don't have any of those lying around.

Does anyone know if plugs/adapters are available from anywhere? Otherwise I am thinking of shaping something out of balsa and then glassing over it and then inserting a nut. But that's a lot of work and I'd like to get advice on an easier option.

Obviously, if somebody has a wrecked fin lying around, I am happy to pay for shipping! Would put it to good use!

Thanks. Nikita.
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gobbdogg



Joined: 28 Sep 2008
Posts: 163

PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bondo and saran wrap- stuff the box as full as possible with bondo- using the plastic as a barrier.. it'll cure in 10 minutes- pull it out- add the nut - then wax the plug- put it back in and shave to fit the bottom... easy as cake!
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dllee



Joined: 03 Jul 2009
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Location: East Bay

PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Contractor's aluminum tape will stick to bottom of boards more than 10 sailing days, if the board bottom surface is clean.
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isobars



Joined: 12 Dec 1999
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check out this thread on filling fin boxes
http://www.iwindsurf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=240360&highlight=tailgate#240360
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