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(@Anonymous 39155)
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Unopened in box. Best offer.

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Posted : September 22, 2007 8:38 am
(@Anonymous 14272)
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ok...lets hear the story of how that happened, because I'm pretty sure that my tiller can't bend like that.


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 8:48 am
(@Anonymous 39155)
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This is the way Fedx delivered it. Is something wrong?


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 8:50 am
(@stilettodude)
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Man I'm jealous! You've got the new

Flex Tiller

all the hot shots want!

Some people have all the luck. <img src=

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Clayton


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 8:55 am
 wgb1
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You sure you didn't mistake it for a new dolphin striker. Looks to have the same degree of bend. <img src=

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Posted : September 22, 2007 10:03 am
(@don_atchley)
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I bet they charged extra for that too!


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 12:43 pm
hobie1616
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Tubes and FedEx just don't seem to get along. I've gotten two shipments that look just like yours. Shippers need to attach them to 2x4s.


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 1:02 pm
(@Anonymous 17342)
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I have a tube that is about to be shipped to me, but it is an 8 foot long aluminum tube. Lets hope they don't bend it like that.


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 2:06 pm
hobie1616
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Lets hope they don't bend it like that.

Where there's a will there's a way. Have the shipper insert a 1x2 piece of doug fir.


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 2:11 pm
(@mystere50xl)
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Here's a spin pole DHL shipped to me. Custom end design. Isn't that special?

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Posted : September 22, 2007 2:11 pm
(@Anonymous 17342)
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You guys have me scared now, it is my spin pole and I am spending alot of money on it and the other stuff coming with it.

I might have the shipper place something inside it, but it also might alread be in the mail.


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 2:33 pm
 robi
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Why is your boat in a garage?


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 5:54 pm
(@Anonymous 14272)
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so how much are you asking? maybe after i buy it, the shipping from FL to PA will bend it back into place...


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 8:28 pm
(@Anonymous 39155)
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Why is your boat in a garage?

It made more sense to go from Eustis to Cape Coral and then to JPOR, than to stop at GYC. 'sides, now I can do a little work and take funny pitchers.

Vinny, it's too precious to sell! I'll trade you for some used bottom paint.


 
Posted : September 22, 2007 11:09 pm
popeyez7
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I bought a set of battens from e-bay for a 18 Hobie. He put them in PVC pipe, it cost more for shippin than the battens themselves~~~ I have 1 set of batt's and not 2.. Ask yer shipper how much extra it would cost.. It might be worth it.


 
Posted : September 23, 2007 7:10 am
C2 Mike
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Back in the TheMightyHobie18 days tillers had a very limited life span as they easily fell under the rudder and bent backwards. The best I found was a 3/4

x 18# titanium tube. It was light and strong and would flex quite a long way without kinking and then sprung back every time. Corrosion was a non issue too <img src=

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Tiger Mike


 
Posted : September 24, 2007 3:29 am
(@Anonymous 39155)
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Titanium!? <img src=

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Posted : September 24, 2007 5:18 am
(@Anonymous 14038)
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TM,
Would you mind revealing where you sourced the Titanium tube.

Regards,
Phill


 
Posted : September 24, 2007 5:43 am
(@flatlander)
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Regarding shipping.

If you're dealing with an individual or conciencious shipper, suggest schedule 40 PVC conduit. Not unbreakable but one hell of a lot stronger than cardboard.


 
Posted : September 24, 2007 8:48 am
bvining
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I would check out local sources for aluminum tubes before buying spin pole, tiller extensions, etc.

In CT you can go to Dwyer for aluminum and Forte for carbon.


 
Posted : September 24, 2007 1:16 pm
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