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Bent Hobie 14 Trampoline Frame
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Author:  RodRamos [ Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Bent Hobie 14 Trampoline Frame
Hello everyone, first time poster long time reader here. The reason I am posting is that I recently purchased a Hobie Cat and after I got it home I noticed the frame for the trampoline was bent. I just bought a new trampoline for it but I need to get this taken care of before relacing the new tramp. Not sure this happened during transport or if it was already like that. Anyways I've enclosed a picture to give everyone and idea of what I am talking about. The bent side is the right side. My question is, is there a way to repair this? Maybe take it to a metal shop and see if it can be fixed? Thank you for any help, it is appreciated.Image
Author:  cpnsoo [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bent Hobie 14 Trampoline Frame
I don't think you'd be able to straighten it. A used replacement from a 14 or one from a 16 shortened to length with the shroud connector plate added would be the best bet.
I had a pair of 16 side rails mailed to me once, if you can't find parts locally.
Author:  RodRamos [ Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bent Hobie 14 Trampoline Frame
Thank you cpnsoo.

I will keep an eye out on craigslist for any Hobies offered for parts and see what I can get.

Rod
Author:  srm [ Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bent Hobie 14 Trampoline Frame
I agree, replacing is your best option. If you can't find a H14 side bar, you should be able to use one from a H16 or even a H14 or H16 boom as they are all the same extrusion, however you would need to do some modification to get any of these options to work.

If you did try to straighten it, you would want to backup the side bar with some type of internal reinforcement, either a heavy walled aluminum tube or a sturdy piece of wood cut to fit closely inside the extrusion. This might be a good temporary fix while you source a new side bar.

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