I'm looking at an '84 HH Tramp to purchase. It is a fresh water only dry sailed boat with all original equipment. What are the pitfalls I should be looking...
Hi John, You will find some go information in files –Articles and reviews – Some question and answers.doc on the left. After you read that article go to...
John, A HH Tramp in Oz, that is in good condition with most of the original equipment, reasonable sails, no serious damage, bimini, side skirts, registered...
Hi John Based on my experience with a 1984 HH Super tramp, I would look for the following signs of damage / wear 1.. in the centerboard case look for wear in...
I was looking through the photos on the site(again) and noticed that no one is ever on the net or floats. So I have to ask: Is this just a coincidence? Do you...
... no ... was ... Hi Paul, Just coincidence. When racing the windward float is THE best place to helm from in anything over 10 knots as you get a much better...
... to ... of ... tiller ... are ... most ... amplified ... Thanks for the reply. I did helm from the float once and being from a beachcat background it feels...
This is my first post here. First, thanks to everyone for putting up a treasure trove of info, images and opinions for the new Tramp owner. My own Tramp (sail...
Bill, Congratulations on your purchase. My Eagle (US made Tramp with slightly taller mast), was one of my favorite boats ever (had 55 boats to date), and ...
Dear Steve, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Eagle. It is reassuring that an unmodified boat was fine when moored. Regards, Bill Sydney ... ...
I keep my OSTAC Tramp, Sophie, permanently moored on my jetty in Dora Creek, off Lake Macquarie just north of Sydney. She's been on the mooring for about four...
... Hi Bill, Haines Tramps have a moulded chine at the waterline so they are fairly easy to work out where to antifoul to. I don't know whether this applies to...
... Dora Creek, ... Hey Steve, Just wanted to let you know that there are now three Tramps sailing with Newcastle & Hunter Trailer Yacht Assoc. The autumn...
Steve, That really interesting, particularly because I have been thinking about using Cop-r-bote. I have seen some positive reviews eg from Paul Nudd ...
Russ, Thanks for that thought. I had not noticed the moulded line - I've only seen my boat in photos at this stage, but on closer viewing the line shows....
All, I just posted a new file under Sailing Manual Folder. I got this from Dave Clayman Super Tramp Trime, and I got Ian's ok to post. It has a lot of good...
All, I would like to ask the user off furling hardware a few questions. 1.How easy are they to set up? 2.How much extra is needed to set up? 3.If you trailer...
I own a Tremolino, but monitor this list too. I have and installed a CDI FF unit. http://www.sailcdi.com/ Also installed and use a Hood Seaflex on a Cal 21...
Bill, Thanks for all the good information. I only day sail on lake Michigan which is a 45 mi trip one way. I think a furler will make setting up time a little...
... worth ... Raul, I have a Schaefer CF 500 jib furler that came with the boat. I don't think it would be difficult to install. Schaefer's web site says that ...
... don't ... that ... well ... potatoes. ... please ... it ... sailing ... Hi Paul, Do you have to rig your furler to the bow sprit? Good Sailing Raul Aguirre...
Paul Raul said in his last post said that you have a bow sprit on your Tramp. Can you provide any details? I am in the early stages of designing up one for...
... top ... track ... the ... got ... Tom, If you have not fixed your tramp rope problem, I found a neat little idea. Was looking at a Hobie catalog, they use...
Dave, Not sure the 40" will be long enough. My tramp came with one 1.35m (53") and it's not the longest I've seen. Have a look in the photos section under...
I purchased a tramp a few years ago and have never been sure I have her set up properly. Is there a post of the manual that describe how things "should be"....
... Raul, No, the jib furler is connected to the u-bolt the same as your forestay. I have a screacher that attaches to the bow sprit. See my reply to Dave ...
... Tramp. Can you provide any details? I am in the early stages of designing up one for our Super Tramp. I have a 40" end broken off a sweep oar that I...
... forestay. ... Dave ... Bird "in ... Hi Paul, Maybe we can go sailing sometime this summer. Were do you sail? Lake Michigan may be. As I said before I...
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