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mattnd54
 Post subject: Sticky Tramp
PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:15 am 
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I have a blue vinyl tramp from from Hobie that has been on my boat for about 3 years. It recently became sticky all over. I didn't use any cleaner or anything else on it to cause this it just started to get sticky. I store it uncovered but I highly doubt that is the issue.

Anyone every had this happen to their tramp or heard of it happening to someone else? Any ideas how to fix it like a cleaner or other option?

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Karl Brogger
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Does it sit under a tree?
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DavidBell47
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I didn't know that they had Hobie sailors in Burbank. :lol: :oops: :o

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swampcreek
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Maybe one of your neighbors likes your Hobie a little toooo much! EWWW!

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Doc Thirst
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Yeah, I'd be looking up.

Any Tulip trees around? This year was bad for alphids in the mid-west. At times there was a fine mist of sap falling down.
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Banzilla
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Sticky Tramp, I wouldn't touch that with a 29 and a 1/2 foot pole.

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Karl Brogger
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Spray silicon lubricant works really well for getting sticky stuff off of just about anything that your worried about using something harsher on. Down side is your tramp will be a skating rink for a bit. Although it is fun to cram the tiller over and watch crew scramble to stay on the boat.

You could also try some really hot water with soap and a scrub brush.
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DVL
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Go to a RV dealer & get some awning cleaner.

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