I had an TheMightyHobie18 w/ the big HobieBob and comptip. I also had an accident raising the mast with the EZstep, and the lower eye that hold the Bob’s alum. base comes loose from the comptip. Originally they where attached using SS rivets, I drill two new holes in the comp tip an inch higher than the originals. I notice that the comptip was very brittle. I decided to permanently remove the HobieBob, I dont want the HobieBob landing on me or my crew if for some reason it comes loose while sailing... :-O

Jaime