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Referbing Older Hobie Cat 18--Rope or Bungee for tramp?

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(@goodsailing)
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Looks like bungee would be easier to install, but wouldn't rope allow tighter fit especially if non-sagging (when wet) rope were used? Rope is there now, but it's got green algae all over it and needs replaced.


 
Posted : February 9, 2015 1:20 pm
Steve
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Don't use bungee.

Use solid line (1/4" pre-stretch). Tighten the tramp incrementally until it is drum tight. Don't try to do it all at once or you may pull out a grommet. For the cleanest results, start with the aft lacing first and then do the center lacing.

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Posted : February 9, 2015 9:49 pm
MN3
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+1

Don't use bungee.


 
Posted : February 10, 2015 1:15 am
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Install it on a warm day too, so the tramp will be more pliable.


 
Posted : February 10, 2015 2:50 am
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