Where can I get carbon boom tubes?

[Harald1966]

Hi.

I need to replace the boom tubes on my Eagle 45 rigger. (Don't ask )

Inner dia is approx 0.413 and outer dia is approx 0.484 inches. (10.5 mm and 12.3 mm)

Where can I get stuff like that? I have tried ebay and google, but I can't find the right size.

 

[John Knight]

Harald,

Look for them at ACP Composites, website listed in post # 4 below. That is my source and many other racers too.

Likely you are using the black fiberglass tubes instead of the carbon fiber, which are much more $$$ than the black glass ones.

John

 

[57fairlane500]

http://goodwinds.com/

 

[Don Ferrette]

Hi.

I need to replace the boom tubes on my Eagle 45 rigger. (Don't ask )

Inner dia is approx 0.413 and outer dia is approx 0.484 inches. (10.5 mm and 12.3 mm)

Where can I get stuff like that? I have tried ebay and google, but I can't find the right size.

Try Aerospace Composites, one of my favorite places to shop- http://www.acpsales.com/Tubes-Fiberglass.htmlTU-04B should work well @ .417 i.d.

 

[Ron Olson]

ACP a.k.a. The Composites Store gets my vote also. They have a booth every year at the Toledo Show so I pick up what I need there.

 

[Harald1966]

Thanks guys!

My measures are odd compared to carbon tubes, so yes, maybe its black fibreglass?

 

[Brian Sorgente]

Good winds is the place.

Brian

 

[Beau Parsons]

Goodwinds that's where I got mine as well.

 

[Mike Hughes]

I have always had issues trying to find the 5/8 OD that will fit the 1/2OD tube in . THe doubler tube in the middle is just sanded down a bit till it fits and then glue in. Then I ream the outer sides to .511 so the 1/2 OD slides in nicely. Just FYI incase you cant find the right stuff.

 

[dwilfong]

http://www.graphtechrcshop.com/product.sc?productId=130&categoryId=24

 

[jeff baham]

I have always had issues trying to find the 5/8 OD that will fit the 1/2OD tube in . THe doubler tube in the middle is just sanded down a bit till it fits and then glue in. Then I ream the outer sides to .511 so the 1/2 OD slides in nicely. Just FYI incase you cant find the right stuff.

mike the 1/2 inch aluminum will slide right in the 5/8 glass tubeing, plus I use the aluminum in my sponson for if I crash and bend the aluminum I can just heat the aluminum tube, pull out and then replace

 

[Mike Hughes]

Yeah been down the aluminum road. Dont really like it. Bent too many and would rather it just break. Then I know for sure. If its bent then the boat handles like crap. But thanks for the suggestion.