This is a 2013 Hobie Getaway, I repeat: 2013 Hobie Getaway! My wife and I were up on the wing seat and all of a sudden the arm (leg tension assy) broke and the wing seat came crashing down. We landed on the hull, because the other arm was still secure. We noticed that the wing leg (the main supporting arm that attaches to the side of the hull) had come loose and separated from the hull, which caused the chain reaction that lead to the arm snapping off under our combined weight. So, I guess the bolts had worked loose on the one leg? Or, the bolts were stripped and it came out due to side load, not sure. I checked all the other bolts, and they are secure. Anyway, just be aware of this! This should be covered under warranty, I would hope.
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