[quote=white90gt][quote=carolinacatamarans][quote=Dogboy]Get a Hobie tramp. They cost a little more than the aftermarket tramps, but the quality is unmatched. Think about it this way- you got close to 30 years out of your original Hobie tramp. You'd be lucky to get half that much life from an aftermarket tramp. Plus the Hobie tramps are designed by Hobie specifically for your boat. As for solid vinyl or mesh, it is entirely personal choice. Regarding the tramp getting hot in the sun, I have black mesh on my Hobie 17 and the temperature is never a problem.
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I've got a local guy here that makes mesh tramps that I would be happy to put against Hobie tramps. They are stitched and then a layer of vinyl is put over the stitches and its stitched again. Giving it fantastic sun protection. They cost about $300 after shipping. After 20 or 30 years Hobie tramps go into the trash can, Ive seen the mesh tramps on Prindles and old Nacras still be plenty restorable and/or usable after a similar amount of time. In fact, I have trashed and replaced plenty of Hobie tramps. However, I have yet to come across a mesh tramp that just didn't need new stitching or hiking straps at a cost of about $45.
I prefer mesh, heat doesn't seem to be a big issue on the black ones. I do prefer the gray when available.
If your doing an overhaul on your H16 this winter, I would suggest doing the beams in epoxy while your at it. It really does a lot to stiffen an old boat.[/quote]
Does your guy have a website or anything?[/quote]
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