We too had a similar problem with Doug. The comp tip on our Hobie 20 failed and we needed a new one. He had a great price, $100.00 and claimed it was in perfect shape.
<br>He told us it came from a mast off a brand new boat. The new boat had flipped over and bent the mast, but the comptip was in perfect condition.
<br>We took a chance, sent him the money and waited.
<br>When the package arrived it was wrapped in some cardboard with that silk like clear tape wrapped around it. It was not a good packing job and I was surprised when we opened it that it was actually intact.
<br>Here's the pisser.
<br>The bottom part of the comp tip where it fits into the mast, had huge gashed in it. we knew exactly what had happened.
<br>When he separated the comp tip from the mast he obviously used a screw driver or other flat long object and wedged it down in between the mast and the comp tip to pull it off of the mast.
<br>Needless to say the base of the comp tip was useless. The fiberglass was broken, gashed and cracked at EVERY fastening point.
<br>In an act of desperation, we tried to repair it by re-enforcing the bottom with more fiberglass.
<br>It worked for our first regatta, then at our second we had tacked over to the finish line when we heard a huge snap come from the top of the mast, and sure enough the comp tip looked like a broken toothpick.
<br>We never contacted the guy, now after hearing what happened to you, I regret not contacting him. We were just thankful that we did not get hurt nor did it tear our brand new mainsail!
<br>I know we learned our lesson the hard way from ordering cat parts online.
<br>Sorry to hear what happened to you.
<br>
<br>Tracie Van Houten<br><br>