Abstract: A fin plug assembly to receive and engage a fin includes a cavity, a cam with gears, and a worm gear. The fin plug assembly allows a quick and easy fore-aft adjustment of the fin. Disclosed also is a method of installing the fin plug assembly in a surfboard using a one-piece complete control jig system including the step of providing additional structural strength by removing and/or spiking the foam material in the body of the surfboard.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 2003
Date of Patent:
November 23, 2004
Assignee:
Sunbum Pty., Ltd.
Inventors:
Bill McCausland, Graeme Bennett, Gary Mountford