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| Author: | mdgann [ Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Tramp Tightening Tool |
Anyone every use the "Uptight tramp tool". I have one in my box and don't know how it works. It came with alot of other stuff when I bought the boat. I took my tramp off this winter and would like to try and use it this spring. Thanks for any clues as how to use this thing. |
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| Author: | kiwihobie [ Thu Feb 22, 2007 2:57 pm ] |
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I saw the tool rrecently in the Murray's catalogue and wondered how it worked and whether it was easier than using visegrips. Anyone used one? |
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| Author: | Sail Revolution [ Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:29 pm ] |
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They work O.K. I used to use them all the time, until I realized that by tightening the tramp from underneath with my foot on a hull got it just as tight and it's much faster. but they do work for some people. Your local authorized Hobie dealer probably has the same tool. |
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| Author: | Hobie Nick [ Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:32 am ] |
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I think there is a FAQ about pre-bending the tramp side rails to get it as tight as possible. This will be much easier to do and will give a more uniform tension along the entire length of the tramp. |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:01 am ] |
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Read this thread, especially Matt Miller's post near the end. http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... ht=prebend |
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| Author: | Speedawg [ Sat Feb 24, 2007 9:17 pm ] |
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I use a slight variation of the tool that was used in this article about using epoxy to stiffen the frame on a Hobie 16. http://www.thebeachcats.com/modules.php ... =0&thold=0 I had trouble with the piece of 2X4 splitting after lag bolts were inserted so I just grabbed a vise grip and locked it on a 6 to 8 inch piece of 2X4 and used the handle instead of the lag bolts. I have used this tool, a wooden dowel whittled down and the main sheet cleat a few times and have been able to get the tramp as tight as the frame will allow. By the way I did the epoxy to my 1981 16 frame and was completely impressed with the boat afterwards! Huge difference is performance. |
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| Author: | pd [ Sun Feb 25, 2007 4:43 pm ] |
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When I relaced my tramp a couple of years ago, I just used a ratchet strap (or two) across the side frames and curved them in slightly. After I laced the tramp hand tight and tied it off, I undid the ratchet straps and voila, tight tramp. |
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| Author: | bphendri12 [ Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:47 am ] |
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I bought the tool. I found it easier to use the rail prebending method. Puts less stress on the groumets as well. |
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