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hobie16inMaine
PostPosted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:29 am 
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So theres this crack at left front of tramp. where the tramp fabric is inserted. How the hell did it occur? and should i run or is it not a big deal?. its a 94 hobie 16. new to imgur not sure if photo worked . thank you!


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AntonLargiader
PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:46 pm 
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Looks like when they spread the track (to create the insertion point for the tramp rope) the metal got weakened and subsequently corroded. Not a big deal but annoying, yes.

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CaptObviousNC
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If you have access to or know a fabricator with a TIG or MIG welder you could fill it with Aluminum and grind flat
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paragon1970
PostPosted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:29 am 
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It may be worth drilling a small hole at the end of the crack line so as to prevent further risk of the crack migrating.

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