I got a nice new suite from Manders in Brisbane for approx $4000....main jib and gennaker main is fat head all out of modern materials give him a try. He also...
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defergs
Jan 20, 2012 1:41 pm
Calling on all Tramp owners who sail in Moreton Bay to put a date claimer on your calander NOW for the 3rd /4th March 2012. It's a great weekend of...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Jan 21, 2012 4:07 pm
Hi all I finally got my Tramp back on the water after repairs, tho still have some painting to do, I couldnt wait any longer and the weather was perfect. So...
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Anthony Bott
tonybott
Jan 22, 2012 5:14 am
Craig        I rebuilt my centreboard as it had swolen up and was almost impossible to get down or up . Had to remove it again and trim a further 2mm...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Jan 23, 2012 5:22 am
Cheers Tony, I think I might have to reinforce the case as you say. Good tip re bungee cord on downhaul, thanks- I'll set that up too. Next time I sail I will...
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chillru
Jan 23, 2012 3:09 pm
Hi Craig, I copied some info from the files - center board files- some Questions and Answers - you can see the photos in that file as well. Raul –...
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Howard Hepworth
howardhepworth
Jan 24, 2012 9:02 am
Bill ....Sorry I will be on my way to Tassie at the start of March.I will pass on the invite to the otherTramp guys in the Brisbane Valley Sailing Club. I have...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Jan 25, 2012 1:22 pm
Thanks a lot for that info post Raul, it seems mines jamming as the board is just exiting the slot, when most of the length of the board is still quite...
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chillru
Jan 26, 2012 2:44 pm
Hi Craig, The centerboard control lines do not stay in the hole that leads them to the control box. I had to add some silicon sealant to the exit side of the...
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Howard Hepworth
howardhepworth
Jan 28, 2012 11:51 am
Hi Craig when I fixed my centreboard leaks I found that the centreboard jamming was due to the fact that the centreboard itself had a leak and the water had...
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markandcath@...
markandcath...
Jan 29, 2012 11:51 am
Hi all! We live in the Darling Downs area and hope to be sailing in dams, lakes, bays and the ocean....
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longdrop
Jan 29, 2012 1:11 pm
Hi All, We had some great sailing on Thursday and Friday here in WA. On Thursday we circumnavigated Garden Island, with conditions ranging from 1-2 knots wind...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Jan 29, 2012 1:51 pm
Yes Howard, thats the problem with mine too, I repaired a soft section in it (rotted foam on one side, But I probably should have rebuilt it properly then...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Jan 29, 2012 1:54 pm
Cheers Raul, I checked that over the weekend and it doesnt seem to be a problem or at least not showing any visible signs of binding or rubbing; I sikkaflexed...
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Howard Hepworth
howardhepworth
Jan 31, 2012 10:01 am
Hi Mark and Cathy welcome to Tramp ownership. I live in Rosewood and sail with the Brisbane Valley Sailing Club on Wivenhoe dam and have just started  with...
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markandcath@...
markandcath...
Feb 1, 2012 12:08 pm
Thank you! We would like to participate in those events and will see if we can attend. If you would like to keep in contact marks phone number is 0417651946 ...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Feb 3, 2012 5:19 am
My tramps wingnets are needing replacing now, one gave up being supportive last week, both have got rotted stitching. I got a quote today from a local...
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Howard Hepworth
howardhepworth
Feb 3, 2012 11:34 am
Craig ..Try MANDERS sailmakers in Brisbane he made a set for my freind Norbert at a very reasonable price 07 33970072 www.manderssails.com.au 52 Clarence st...
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beachhuttrimaran
beachhuttrim...
Feb 10, 2012 5:14 am
Hi, We use a much more open weave net - my wife's father who has been in multihulls for over 40 years has recommended to us using an open weave to a) reduce...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Feb 10, 2012 6:22 am
Hi all Thanks for the recommendation Howard. Manders, Sunrise in USA and Gordon Myers all came in with quotes for half of what my local guy quoted for some new...
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Daniel
deepee58rabaul
Feb 10, 2012 12:15 pm
Craig, When I had a Tramp I had Ferrari nets. Bit slippery but still the best in my opinion. Don't tear your knees apart when scrabbling around on them...
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chillru
Feb 13, 2012 2:28 am
All, I found a new Ronstan's RF 382 traveller car at Wolf's Marine 250 W. Main St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022, United States Toll-free 877-274-6794 Tel...
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ver.craig@...
ver.craig
Feb 13, 2012 9:57 am
Hi all. FYI, I just insured my Tramp today with NRMA. The last owner had it with them and it only expired last friday, so I thought I'd give them a go first...
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Mark
shadow_1960
Feb 13, 2012 9:01 pm
Hi all, i was insured with club marine for over 10years with my tramp then out of the blue they demanded a condition report which seemed strange considering...
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Daniel
deepee58rabaul
Feb 14, 2012 9:29 am
I've decided this insurance deal is really weird. When I had my Tramp I couldn't get insurance from anyone. Ended up getting it from a broker and it cost a...
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Howard Hepworth
howardhepworth
Feb 14, 2012 10:15 am
2 out of three tramps in our club are insured with RACQ and at less than you are talking so at least give them a try. Howard Tramp VIE 37...
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hedgeslen
Feb 16, 2012 1:57 am
Hi guys. I thought some of you might be interested in a Youtube video of LAMS recent outing at Pittwater (Sydney) on a recent sunny day (rare in Sydney at the...
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Joanne Broekman
jobroekman
Feb 16, 2012 7:21 am
Hi, thanks for uTube! We enjoyed the dancing!! Is LAMS a tramp or supertramp? It's good to have that to look at when it is horrible, rainy weather again. Do...
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hedgeslen
Feb 16, 2012 11:31 am
Hi Arnold. Glad you enjoyed the dancing. As you observed, my eldest daughter is a little 'out-there'. LAMS is a normal Tramp. We don't race her and I'm not...
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johnoflus
Feb 21, 2012 1:58 pm
Hi everybody, I've been lurking on and off for several years waiting till I came home longer term from the west to seriously look at getting a Tramp,...
