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frasedaver
PostPosted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:21 pm 
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For my Hobie 16? I imagine will stay coolest in the sun, which is what I want. Will it also be more durable than a darker colour (e.g. blue or black)? Appreciate any advice!

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gary eudy
PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:18 am 
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MBounds
PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:47 pm 
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It sounds counter intuitive, but black mesh is the best.

It doesn't get significantly hotter than any other color and you'll never see dirt on it.
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turbofan
PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:06 pm 
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Black mesh! Strangely enough, black holds up better to UV. My much abused Hobie black mesh lasted 25 years before it finally gave out!
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Fxloop
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My buddy just picked up a 2007 Hobie Miracle 20 with a factory grey tramp. Looks fantastic. Everyone has a black one ;) try what ever one you think looks good!

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Matt15
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I would pick a colour based on colour theme and current sail set i.e. the turq coloured tramps look great with multi colours or the Misty series sails. Black goes with anything really.

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presto13031
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I will ask my wife.

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