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| Author: | mikesinthesun [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Maiden Voyage |
Hello All, Happy to be a proud owner of a new TI. Maiden sail was yesterday, stayed in the bay. Launched from our new trailer. Launching and loading was a breeze from our Trailex trailer and the TI operated flawlessly. Only glitch, seat adjustment straps would slip back when we put any pressure on them. I suppose we will find a way to lock them in. I must say we are very happy with the boat and trailer combo. |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
A quick fix is to tie a knot around the strap under tension (the straps with the hook), using the loose end of each strap. It will slip a little before locking, so tighten the seat a little bit more upright than you want it before tying. For a more adjustable fix, add a second buckle to the straps to double lock them. |
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| Author: | Trinomite [ Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Congratz on your new Wundertoy! I`m sure you`ll get years of joy out of your decision. There are ways to add extra fasteners to the webbing if you need to (as Reconlon mentioned). However may I ask that you check the way your webbing was attached at the factory. I ask as my AI with single buckles on each side are`solid as a Rock`(so sue me P. Seeger...) Someone from the land down under actually put 3 sets of buckles of each as the settings in that seat are huge (which could work undone as you put many miles behind you). I stand behind the idea as it is a pain on your back having to readjust the straps as you work the boat). Speaking as a Chronic Back Pain sufferer. Fred |
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| Author: | Slaughter [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Welcome Mike and congrats on the new purchase. Where abouts will you sailing ? |
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| Author: | mikesinthesun [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
I am based in Sarasota Florida, USA. I have seen on the blogs there are a few other sailors here. We have been in a rainy weather pattern lately, but once we get back to good old Florida sunshine, I will be on the water much more. I belong to a kayak fishing club here and hope to do some serious fishing in the Gulf. |
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| Author: | TxYackMan [ Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Maiden Voyage |
Congrats. Love my TI! Especially with the new rudder. Sure you will have lots of fun with it. On the seat straps I adjusted and then put a knot in the strap to keep them from slipping. Works great and requires no other adjustments. It was simple and held up for over a year now. |
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