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First sail of the season and a problem
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Author:  iresq [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:  First sail of the season and a problem
It's blowing about 10 with gusts 15+. Mostly sailboats out so the water was pretty calm. Nothing more fun that quickly passing mono-hauls with one haul slapping the water!

Problem, I tore a hole in my front tramp. I know many sail without it but my family uses it. A call to my local Hobie retailer, $680!

Are there any discount Hobie parts vendors or is it pretty much MSRP? Any aftermarket manufacturers or used tramps available?
Author:  Fla. Sailor [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: First sail of the season and a problem
I'd check Craigslist.
Author:  Jbernier [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: First sail of the season and a problem
Depending on how large an area is damaged, you might also try a sail loft or canvas shop to have it repaired.
Author:  fhopper [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: First sail of the season and a problem
I bought an older boat last summer, the PO did not protect the front tramp and my foot went through it. I shopped around and found some alternatives but decided to bite the bullet and get the Hobie tramp... and a tarp to protect it from sun when I am not sailing! I expect it to last long enough that I will be glad I bought the real thing and the price will fade from memory.
Author:  iresq [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: First sail of the season and a problem
fhopper wrote:
I bought an older boat last summer, the PO did not protect the front tramp and my foot went through it. I shopped around and found some alternatives but decided to bite the bullet and get the Hobie tramp... and a tarp to protect it from sun when I am not sailing! I expect it to last long enough that I will be glad I bought the real thing and the price will fade from memory.


Yeah, I know, buy once cry once.
Author:  JTCole [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: First sail of the season and a problem
The price of parts are high - but it seems that you get what you pay for.

I bought my Getaway new 6 years ago. Last year I got to pay for living in central Florida and being able to sail almost year round. I had to replace BOTH of my tramps. First my foot went through the main tramp in the middle of a tack (fortunately, is was on a light air day) and, the same day, as I was getting ready to drop the mast my foot began to tear its way through the front tramp.

It would have been cheaper to go on a diet!
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