[quote=MN3][quote]Can you please elaborate on straight or sig zag stitching. I am not sure I understand.
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a vs b
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cheaper machines can't do the zigzag stitch and is an indicator the builder of the tramp wasn't using the best equipment to build the tramp and the life expectancy will be reduced
best tramps use very UV resistant materials and methods of construction and will double or more the life of a tramp
another "test" you can do is to use your fingernail on a single thread (stitch) and see if it breaks/fails easily. if it can the tramp is either at the end of it's life or very cheap materials (thread) were used - neither are good but an older boat can have a SHOT tramp and that doesn't mean the boat is also shot. Tramps have a shorter life compared to gelcoat and alum<!-- editby --><em>Edited by MN3 on May 05, 2021 - 12:06 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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