Hello.

Just bought myself a new NP Combat. However the mast plug in the sail doesn't fit the mast I was planning to use (too big).
Wondering if anyone has any experience in changing the sail top. Seems awfully fidgety and tight. I'll probably get the original off, but worried that I won't manage to get the new one on. Is a trip to the sail maker the best option?

Thankful for any tip and advice.

Not Vario.



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Imax1 said..
What mast are you planning on using ?
Can you change or modify the mast tip plug ?

^^^thats what i did when faced with the problem. But i happened to have the right plug handy after a mast snapping

It used to be because the NP mast was so different in curve and u had to use their mast. I believe they are more normal now (?) so firstly maybe ascertain compabiity.
then - change sail top plug, or change the plug in the mast?

mr love said..
Screwdrivers and lots of swearing......its a pain but can be done....

That's what I thought

Sweet

to screwdrivers I also add needle nose pliers and some Bandaids but it can be done

Corkscrew works much, much better than pliers and swearing.
And if you need a solid mast plug, you can use a cork!

NP sail has a fat male part that will not fit every other masts top female fitting. sounds like he wants to change the bit on the sail as I guess it's his only NP or mast has to remain as-is for some other reason.

Thanks for all the comments and advice. I think I'll just sell this one, and buy an Ezzy

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