I got robart hinge pints, both the 1/8 and 3/16. well I decided to test the smaller one and it held up very well. It was about the same failure point as the one I posted (from the kit) which I expected. This is subjective of coarse. But the big difference in my mind was that the failure point came on so slowly that I was able to stop before the pin turned so you could see the elongation of the plastic and the slight turning of the hinge.

Then I tried the bigger hinge I was expecting this to put the kit hinges to shame. As soon as I started pulling it failed! Both knuckles, without the pin in them in the pic’s, split with out warning. So I have to say the kit provided hinges are just as good as robart hinge points. My plan is to use the kit provided hinges with the control horn on them and use robarts every were else. Once I get a count of what I need I’ll break a few more robarts hoping the first one was a fluke.

I’ve been looking at polyester resin on the internet, but what store can I walk and buy this stuff? A place they sell/repair boats?

Joe