I've been viewing and reading a lot on this forum, great forum!, but never have seen this subject before, I decided to chime in. My existing tramp is near death, dry, crackles under weight and I feel very uncomfortable while raising the mast. So I had a thought, I've always wanted a solid wooden tramp, maybe 1/2" or 3/4" marine ply mounted loosely underneath frame, just above the hulls where the pylons go into hulls, this would allow for twisting and flexing of the Hobie. If inside rails had something mounted just right, this would also allow for a backrest on those low wind, day long sailing and should I be flying a hull or two, it would help keep things on the tramp like sheets, drinks/cooler, people. I've seen where guys have mounted wood ontop of the frame, but I wouldn't do that to a Hobie. Of course the wood would be sanded and painted a pretty blue to match my hulls, being red/white, timely appropiate. Any ideas or comments? MBounds, would this be racing legal?
Thanks and good winds to all!