I'm coming through LA in a couple of weeks and would be happy to stop by and take a look. There are a few guys in Long Beach that probably wouldn't mind helping you out as well. Send me a personal email and we'll hook something up. I always carry parts in the Surf City truck and make a trip to Hobie every month or so and do many "House Calls" all over CA.
Jeremy
www.surfcitycatamarans.com