Has anyone experienced their H16 mast chips being completely destroyed after about two weeks of use? I used to be able to re-use these chips for several two-week periods before replacing them. Now during 2 wks of use, flattened pieces of the chip (like bits of thick paper) appear around the edges of the mast base, some still attached to the chip. The mast still turns without grinding. After de-masting for travel, the remains of the chip are pretty sorry looking. These chip are the white Hobie brand but they are about 5 years old.

Any ideas?

Mark Owens
1976 H16 sail # 19857