Mistral Competition SST....broken fin box....help! - Michigan Windsurfing2024-03-29T14:58:34Zhttp://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/mistral-competition-sst-broken-fin-box-help?commentId=5427722%3AComment%3A44678&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Doug...sadly, I have yet t…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2015-08-28:5427722:Comment:446782015-08-28T15:31:57.496ZEric Nelsonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/EricNelson
<p>Hi Doug...sadly, I have yet to get the board back out on the water. I did find a replacement part from a very similar Mistral board a friend happened to have lying in her garage. It basically fits, but the screw holes are not quite the same (1 less). I think it would work if I glassed it in somehow with the screws I can make fit, but I have not gotten around to it yet. I could probably do the same with the original broken part (just glass it in) but I am reluctant to do that b/c the next…</p>
<p>Hi Doug...sadly, I have yet to get the board back out on the water. I did find a replacement part from a very similar Mistral board a friend happened to have lying in her garage. It basically fits, but the screw holes are not quite the same (1 less). I think it would work if I glassed it in somehow with the screws I can make fit, but I have not gotten around to it yet. I could probably do the same with the original broken part (just glass it in) but I am reluctant to do that b/c the next time it breaks I will really be stuck. Good luck fixing yours!</p> Hello Eric, was wondering if…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2015-08-27:5427722:Comment:450452015-08-27T17:26:14.430ZDoug Marshallhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/DougMarshall
<p>Hello Eric, was wondering if you were able to resolve your issue with your fin box. I have the exact same problem and am trying to repair/replace it. If you were able to repair or replace would you mind sharing that info with me? Appreciate it.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Hello Eric, was wondering if you were able to resolve your issue with your fin box. I have the exact same problem and am trying to repair/replace it. If you were able to repair or replace would you mind sharing that info with me? Appreciate it.</p>
<p>Thanks</p> Sadly, THIS is the friend who…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2013-09-05:5427722:Comment:375702013-09-05T12:56:49.961ZEric Nelsonhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/EricNelson
<p>Sadly, THIS is the friend who suggested I try this site to find the part I need. The stars did not align b/c he in fact had the exact same board and gave it away just weeks before mine broke. I will keep looking!</p>
<p>Sadly, THIS is the friend who suggested I try this site to find the part I need. The stars did not align b/c he in fact had the exact same board and gave it away just weeks before mine broke. I will keep looking!</p> http://miwindsurfing.com/foru…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2013-09-05:5427722:Comment:376252013-09-05T03:41:53.546ZScotthttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/ScottFohey
<a href="http://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/free-mistral-competition-sst-old-school-longboard" target="_blank">http://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/free-mistral-competition-sst-old-school-longboard</a>
<a href="http://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/free-mistral-competition-sst-old-school-longboard" target="_blank">http://miwindsurfing.com/forum/topics/free-mistral-competition-sst-old-school-longboard</a> Eric,
RE the fin box surface…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2013-09-05:5427722:Comment:375672013-09-05T02:55:47.830ZBrianhttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/Brian
<p>Eric,</p>
<p>RE the fin box surface plate, is it possible to repair the plate itself with epoxy? Having not seen it 'live', I can't tell.</p>
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<p>I've heard that Larson's in CO has old Mistral parts. You might call them: <a href="http://www.larsonsport.com/index.php/" target="_blank">http://www.larsonsport.com/index.php/</a></p>
<p>I've also heard that The House also has old parts: …</p>
<p>Eric,</p>
<p>RE the fin box surface plate, is it possible to repair the plate itself with epoxy? Having not seen it 'live', I can't tell.</p>
<p></p>
<p>I've heard that Larson's in CO has old Mistral parts. You might call them: <a href="http://www.larsonsport.com/index.php/" target="_blank">http://www.larsonsport.com/index.php/</a></p>
<p>I've also heard that The House also has old parts: <a href="http://www.the-house.com/windsurfing.html" target="_blank">http://www.the-house.com/windsurfing.html</a></p>
<p>If the fin is an A box, then you can get windsurf and SUP fins that will work. The trick is matching the width of the fin base. Some surf and SUP fins are narrower than windsurfing bases, by about 0.015". I think a windsurf shop can sell you a fin.</p>
<p>Brian</p> Seems like you've already fou…tag:miwindsurfing.com,2013-09-05:5427722:Comment:375622013-09-05T01:24:14.623ZScotthttp://miwindsurfing.com/profile/ScottFohey
Seems like you've already found the chinook parts... I've been happy with these guys:<br />
<a href="http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/SurfSailcom/surfsailcom.html" target="_blank">http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/SurfSailcom/surfsailcom.html</a><br />
Your best bet may be to scour craigslist looking for the SST to scavenge parts from,<br />
or replace yours... The replacement should come with a fin too! When you add up the<br />
fin, new box, epoxy, glass, and your time, the craigslist…
Seems like you've already found the chinook parts... I've been happy with these guys:<br />
<a href="http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/SurfSailcom/surfsailcom.html" target="_blank">http://www.fiberglasssupply.com/Product_Catalog/SurfSailcom/surfsailcom.html</a><br />
Your best bet may be to scour craigslist looking for the SST to scavenge parts from,<br />
or replace yours... The replacement should come with a fin too! When you add up the<br />
fin, new box, epoxy, glass, and your time, the craigslist replacement may be a bargain.