Stanboard Pro 2023 bought some Small rear quads FCS II (i am light) but don't like the gap.
Is the fix to sand down the rear nubbin or was the box installed wrong by starboard?
So I have the same gap on both of the rear boxes on my 2023 8'8" Spice. The fronts have almost no gap. The rear fins are clicked in properly.
I blew out one of the rears a few weeks ago and it's been fixed with a new fin box by a local guy, who has done a great job. Interestingly, the gap is still there and it's the same as on the other original rear box. I forgot to ask him where he got the fin box from, but he did tell me he had to buy a set.
Front
Rear (this is the fixed one but the other rear is the same)
I haven't checked on my Pro since I am currently using it as a thruster.
Yes mate sand small amounts at a time constantly checking ,a small gap is not a problem with fins ,
it may even be the front of the tab not allowing it to go down ,put it against a fin that does fit perfect
and you will see where it needs sanding off ,but I have done it a lot with one brand of fin .their mould was a little off .
I had a heavy tail rocker on one board and had to sand most to fit down ,I had to sand both tabs ,FCS 11 yes sand the rear part to mid
you'll work it out
I think you need to focus on the front of the fin box,as has been mentioned the pic of the black air core fin showing it is not engaging properly into the slot,and is forcing the very bottom at the front of the fin to bottom out ,and not slide forward enough ,therefore not being able to push into position ,imo it's not the tabs or the gap between them that's the problem ..is it a fin box problem or the fin ?is the fin a generic fin or a genuine futures fin ,i personally think it's the fin ,as I have had to alter a fin slot before on a generic set of fins ,simply file the bottom of the slot to allow the fin to raise up more and allow the fin to slide forward and therefore allow the dynamic of the fin to snap in place .I hope you can understand this blurb
Sorry correction,generic or genuine FCS11,I do agree with fins being installed at the factory.quantity control could be an issue !
now i am even more confused.
Colas says it doesnt matter. Some say it is the fin box , Some the placement, some the fins.
Sorry I was lte to this thread,I get your frustration,I have had this problem and altering the notch fixed it! But I had a crappy plastic fcs 11 fin to sacrifice ,I totally agree about the plug and play remark,what has been Starboards response?