Hawk antenna wind indicator bits replacement.

[Habebty]

Anyone ever replaced the tack/gibe arms on a Hawk antenna? As I need to go up the mast to replace mine after the crows landed heavily on them, do I have to remove any bits first or do they just clip/screw onto the antenna. This is the clearest pic I could find. The Indicator arrow is fine, just the arms need replacing. Bit irritating really as it was all replaced last year as part of a re-rig!
thanks

 

[Refueler]

I don't think you can get the arms by themselves ...

TBH - its not an overly expensive item to replace it all ....

If you had a friendly 3D printer friend ... they could probably knock up a couple of arms for it ...

 

[Habebty]

I don't think you can get the arms by themselves ...

TBH - its not an overly expensive item to replace it all ....

If you had a friendly 3D printer friend ... they could probably knock up a couple of arms for it ...

That’s a pic from the website that sells them, 20 quid inc delivery vs. 80 quid for a whole new antenna. Just really need to know if they’re easy to fit whilst suspended fifty feet up a mast thanks

 

[MoodySabre]

Let us know Pete because mine needs doing too.

 

[RIBW]

Anyone ever replaced the tack/gibe arms on a Hawk antenna? As I need to go up the mast to replace mine after the crows landed heavily on them, do I have to remove any bits first or do they just clip/screw onto the antenna. This is the clearest pic I could find. The Indicator arrow is fine, just the arms need replacing. Bit irritating really as it was all replaced last year as part of a re-rig!
thanks

Hi,
I have just installed a brand new Shakespeare Hawk, The old one was in perfect order from a windex point of view but it's RF side was carp (I couldn't get a Metz with a windex as a replacement). The windex bits (the three big plastic bits) from the old one are no good to me and you are welcome to them provided I don't have to go near a post office (I'm a susceptible and shielder in Covid-speak). You are welcome to the bits if you think you can you use them at postal cost.
PM me if interested
Cheers
Bob

 

[VicS]

Anyone ever replaced the tack/gibe arms on a Hawk antenna? As I need to go up the mast to replace mine after the crows landed heavily on them, do I have to remove any bits first or do they just clip/screw onto the antenna. This is the clearest pic I could find. The Indicator arrow is fine, just the arms need replacing. Bit irritating really as it was all replaced last year as part of a re-rig!
thanks

The assembly and fitting instructions should give you a good idea about how to go about it.

http://www.hawkmarineproducts.com/pdf/V Tronics Instructions.PDF

Google will find parts but if in any difficulty contact Hawk Marine products directly

HAWK Marine Products Ltd, Olympic House, Mill Rythe Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0QG

TEL: +44 (0)23 92463864 FAX: +44 (0)23 92467204

Email: sales@hawkmarineproducts.com

 

[Beelzebub]

I've done loads of them. Loosely preassemble the new vane and arms on deck, go up the mast, remove the plastic tip from the stainless antenna, unscrew the old screws, slide off the old remains, slide on new assembly, adjust arms to required angle and then tighten the screws. Replace plastic tip on antenna.

The important thing is to check that the clip retaining the vane does its job; rotate thevane through 360 degrees while trying to lift it past the retaining clip. You shouldn't be able to lift the vane.

P.S. as far as angle of arms is concerned, you can of course use one of the preselected angle clips. Also, you need to be be able to trust the guy on deck to tell you when everything is correctly aligned.

 

[jamie N]

When I was at college, I used to work for James Hawker making these on Hayling Island.
(It wasn't last week.........)

 

[Beelzebub]

When I was at college, I used to work for James Hawker making these on Hayling Island.
(It wasn't last week.........)

I must confess that it's at least five years since I've been up a mast but there again, I am now old enough to be collecting a pension

 

[Habebty]

Let us know Pete because mine needs doing too.

Will do Roger.

Hi,
I have just installed a brand new Shakespeare Hawk, The old one was in perfect order from a windex point of view but it's RF side was carp (I couldn't get a Metz with a windex as a replacement). The windex bits (the three big plastic bits) from the old one are no good to me and you are welcome to them provided I don't have to go near a post office (I'm a susceptible and shielder in Covid-speak). You are welcome to the bits if you think you can you use them at postal cost.
PM me if interested
Cheers
Bob

Thanks Bob but I have just ordered spares from a place in Preston for £16 plus postage

The assembly and fitting instructions should give you a good idea about how to go about it.

http://www.hawkmarineproducts.com/pdf/V Tronics Instructions.PDF

Google will find parts but if in any difficulty contact Hawk Marine products directly

HAWK Marine Products Ltd, Olympic House, Mill Rythe Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0QG

TEL: +44 (0)23 92463864 FAX: +44 (0)23 92467204

Email: sales@hawkmarineproducts.com

Thanks Vic excellent!

I've done loads of them. Loosely preassemble the new vane and arms on deck, go up the mast, remove the plastic tip from the stainless antenna, unscrew the old screws, slide off the old remains, slide on new assembly, adjust arms to required angle and then tighten the screws. Replace plastic tip on antenna.

The important thing is to check that the clip retaining the vane does its job; rotate thevane through 360 degrees while trying to lift it past the retaining clip. You shouldn't be able to lift the vane.

P.S. as far as angle of arms is concerned, you can of course use one of the preselected angle clips. Also, you need to be be able to trust the guy on deck to tell you when everything is correctly aligned.

Cheers B. Just what I needed, brilliant!

 

[LittleSister]

If you end up replacing it, note that if you were to get the Windex 15, instead of another Hawk, there is an 'optional extra' vertical spike that mounts on top to stop birds landing on it.

 

[Skylark]

I’ve also lost one reference arm over winter, second time in 6 years with this boat.

Replacements are readily available and very reasonably priced. I’ve also found the people at Hawk, per VicS post no 6, to be extremely helpful.

 

[Refueler]

Interesting .... that's good news that arms can be bought separately.

 

[Habebty]

Let us know Pete because mine needs doing too.

Well, it looks like the hardest part will be finding someone less than my 14 stone to wind up the mast. Looks like simply get up there, undo two small screws, and remove broken stumps, replace new reference arms and tighten 2 screw, making sure the correct angle washer is put back. 50,55, and 60 degree angle setting washers supplied with spares kit.
£16 plus postage from a Chandler in Preston.

 

[Lucky Duck]

Are those screws flat or Philips?

 

[Habebty]

Are those screws flat or Philips?

Pozidrive.

 

[Lucky Duck]

Ta

 

[MoodySabre]

Well, it looks like the hardest part will be finding someone less than my 14 stone to wind up the mast. Looks like simply get up there, undo two small screws, and remove broken stumps, replace new reference arms and tighten 2 screw, making sure the correct angle washer is put back. 50,55, and 60 degree angle setting washers supplied with spares kit.
£16 plus postage from a Chandler in Preston.
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I’ll get mine done when the yard is not so busy. At Bradwell there is a “dock wall” so at half tide they can do do jobs on masts using a cherry-picker. I’m not going up there! Should be a quick job. Hope you find a lightweight friend.

 

[tudorsailor]

I could design and make them as long as the arm length was not longer than the print bed. How long is the arm with the reflector on

TS

 

[syvictoria]

Sorry, I'm a bit late to the party for this one, but Fox's in Ipswich were able to order some spare parts for us last year.