I live in Fort Eustis, VA, on post housing. In my situation, we do not have a big backyard nor do I have a garage to store my hobie. I currently wall mount my hobie. is this ok?
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| Author: | touayang84 [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
I live in Fort Eustis, VA, on post housing. In my situation, we do not have a big backyard nor do I have a garage to store my hobie. I currently wall mount my hobie. is this ok?
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| Author: | Jbernier [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
That wouldn't be great long term no. The issue is all the weight being point loaded on those 2 spots where the strap wraps the sides of the hulls - it will distort. The manual is pretty clear what Hobie recommends - and what we warn against. link: https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.hobiecat.com%2Fdigital_assets%2F897005-tandem-island-manual-150701.pdf |
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| Author: | touayang84 [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
If I hung this upside down, then it's good to go? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | WAVERIDER [ Wed Mar 15, 2017 11:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
profiled stiff foam (similar to bouyancy foam supplied) between hull and straps to spread load and even a couple of extra straps to spread the load. Alternate which side you store it on |
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| Author: | Jbernier [ Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
touayang84 wrote: If I hung this upside down, then it's good to go? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Yes - it would be 100 times better - but you'd still want to spread that load, the straps can 'squeeze' down onto the boat - but if the boat were resting on a couple beams and then hung or on a rack it would be best. |
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| Author: | NOHUHU [ Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
You could leave it there if you used 4 kayak wall racks, padded, mounted to studs. Straps for security. Your wallboard's gonna be trashed by the time you rotate out though. Nice wall ornament.  Great conversation piece.
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| Author: | touayang84 [ Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
Can i store it on my trailer? As you can see, that is the size of my backyard.  Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | TI_Tom [ Fri Mar 17, 2017 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
Yep. You can store it on the trailer. It won't be any wider than that but it will be longer. I would recommend getting a cover if storing outside. Additionally, I would look at swapping out the cradles for pvc bunks to keep the distortions to a minimum. Ft. Eustis doesn't have an RV/boat storage lot you could use? Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | touayang84 [ Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
TI_Tom wrote: Yep. You can store it on the trailer. It won't be any wider than that but it will be longer. I would recommend getting a cover if storing outside. Additionally, I would look at swapping out the cradles for pvc bunks to keep the distortions to a minimum. Ft. Eustis doesn't have an RV/boat storage lot you could use? Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk They do but it's outside in a locked fence area. I don't want my stuff getting stolen. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | TI_Tom [ Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: No garage, no backyard, no problem? |
touayang84 wrote: TI_Tom wrote: Yep. You can store it on the trailer. It won't be any wider than that but it will be longer. I would recommend getting a cover if storing outside. Additionally, I would look at swapping out the cradles for pvc bunks to keep the distortions to a minimum. Ft. Eustis doesn't have an RV/boat storage lot you could use? Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk They do but it's outside in a locked fence area. I don't want my stuff getting stolen. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Locked fence area should be pretty secure. Not to mention you're on post. There are ways to secure the TI to the trailer and secure the trailer so no one can drive off with it. Hmmm...it might still fit in your "back yard" on the trailer. Sent from my SPH-L720T using Tapatalk |
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