So I've got the new 2018 TI assembled and in the driveway. I have a few questions on things, maybe you guys can help...
1. I thought they were Hobie unbreakable rubber shot glasses! Turns out they are "scupper cups" which was a bit of a letdown. Sadly figured that out this morning flipping through the catalog.
2. On the tramps, why are there two grommets on the side closest to the kayak?
3. On the cover, why do the straps have a Velcro'd loop on the top?
4. On the cover, are the loops on the bottom for bungee cords?
5. Do you guys store the paddles on the tramps? Seems like they take up a lot of space.
6. How do you strap the boat to the trailer for towing? I read not to use ratchet straps. I have the Hobie trailer with the cradles. I'm use to other boats where they get winched in the front and ratchet straps in the back. This island (Middle Caicos) is only about 15 miles across, so I'm not going very far, but of course I don't want to lose the boat on the road.
7. On the 180 turbo mirage drive, the manual talks about adjusting the tension. Is that tension for more resistance in the water? So say I should have a tighter tension than my wife since I'm stronger?
I'm sure I'll have more questions once I put it in the water. Thanks for any help!