I've just had a re-repaired fin box show some signs of cracking again. The board is a recent freestyle wave model with a US box and a decent fin (100 l board to carry a 6 m sail). I'm pondering trying to get the box changed to a powerbox or whatever it is that goes all the way through for improved strength and rigidity.
Has anyone tried this? Is it worthwhile?
Appreciate any suggestions people can offer.
Gday ScottW
I have just done this on a FSW board. Not because of failure, but wanting a stronger box to run a larger sail / fin combo.
When I say I did, I found a good guy in QLD to do it and passed to him.
Suggest you ask around re; a board repairer / manufacturer down your way.
Some time ago, I ripped a US box out of a wave board (brand will remain nameless). The stringers either side of the board were too small. Had them replaced and a new box fitted. Could not tell it was done and sailed that board for another 4 yrs before I retired it.
Moral of the story
find an good guy to do and you will have no issues (get a bigger fin range options as well)
I did that exactly that recently, well more specifically Mr Nitschke did for me.
Find a good repairer and they can work magic.
