Fin Warranty Question

From: David R. Fielder (dfielder@cooper.cpmc.org-DeleteThis)
Date: Fri Oct 06 2000 - 15:45:02 PDT 

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From: "David R. Fielder" <dfielder@cooper.cpmc.org-DeleteThis>
Subject: Fin Warranty Question

I just had the stock fin on my 6 month old Xantos 290 snap off right at
base during jibe. I'd noticed a bit of paint cracking/spalling in that
region (Curtis black painted fin - 15.75 inch rather upright model), which
may have been from normal stresses or indicative of immanent failure (?).
For info, I'm 185 and usually sailed it with a 7.5 sail, although was using
a new 8.7 for first time (I'm sure that didn't help - but seems not too
extreme).

I've been told that F2 "warranty" wouldn't cover the fin. Has anyone had a
different experience? Would it be useful to contact Curtis?

It wasn't a great fin (IMHO) and I was moving to upgrade anyway, so it's
mainly "the principle".

        Thanks, David

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