I have a Wave "classic" (i.e. not a Club Wave). This is the one that has the quick to take apart tramp. I'm
having problems keeping it tight enough and have several thoughts (and would appreicate any comments/help).
1) I keep my boat set up at all times. I presume it would be a good idea to detension the tramp.
2) The velcro straps connecting the tramp to the rear cross bar come UNDER the bar, they could be remounted to
come OVER the rear cross bar.
3) Convert to a normal (i.e Club Wave) tramp-like setup. This is a little trickier I think. I believe that the tramp
track on a Std Wave is different that on a Club Wave. The Std Wave's tracks open upward and have these
stainless brackets for a cable to pass through. I think that using a normal tramp would either cut the tramp
(because of the 90 degree angle it would have to make) or bend the track. I'm pretty sure I could buy 4 more of
the stainless brackets, run a 1/4 inch stainless rod through the 5 brackets and use that to support a tramp
with center/rear lacing. The front and rear tracks have the normal tramp slot in them. Obviously a custom made
tramp would be required for this. (Replacing the tracks won't work because the hardware inside the hulls will fall
off if I remove all of the screws on the tracks).
Any ideas/comments?
Barry
I have the same problem did you find a solution? Thanks Marko
Hi Guys, My solution was to sell that model and get another Club Wave! It is probably the cheapest and easiest way to go. You could even look for a good used Club Wave to help come out even or a little ahead! You can retie the hooks so that you get more length to pull but it just is not worth the trouble and the result is still not as good as the Club version. Good luck!
So far, I have just REALLY tightened up the lines at the ends of the cables. I am pretty pleased with this (although I'm sure
not as good as a real tramp). I still plan on trying plan "B" (i.e. custom tramp) at some point this winter.