rat of vengence Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hey all, quick question. Does anyone know of a place in Sydney that repairs trampolines? The tramp on my Maricat 14' has come unstitched at the port rear, in particular the webbing that holds the tramp tensioning rope is coming free. I am hoping not to have to dismantle the trampoline as it looks like I would have to drill out several rivets to free it. Any ideas? I can post pictures of the damage if that helps. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Post photos, including rivets you think may require removal, Nobody will repair it on the boat, unless you do it by hand, yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rat of vengence Posted September 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Post photos, including rivets you think may require removal, Nobody will repair it on the boat, unless you do it by hand, yourself.Thanks Darcy, will try to get them happening tomorrow Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rat of vengence Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Well, tomorrow turned out to be a few days more, end of term is crazy times! Here is the offending trim. As you can see, the tramp is fine, it is the white tape that has gone.You will probably notice my 'handyman' fix for the rudder elbows. Seems to do the trick, will be keeping an eye on the tubing to make sure it doesn't go brittle. From what trawling the web has informed me, I need to drill out the rivets to remove the tramp? I am really hoping it can be done in-situ to avoid a lot of mucking about. Any advice appreciated Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 G'day Dave it looks like you don't need to drill the rivets out, untie the rear then pull the tramp forward to the beam, it's a bit tricky at first because there's not much room but pull the slack upwards above the beam then just slide it sideways to get it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rat of vengence Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 G'day Dave it looks like you don't need to drill the rivets out, untie the rear then pull the tramp forward to the beam, it's a bit tricky at first because there's not much room but pull the slack upwards above the beam then just slide it sideways to get it off.Thanks mate. So I take it that I slide it out the gap at the end of the riveted strip in the bottom picture? Anyone recommend a good place to get it done, Sydney area? My mate has spoken to a couple of tent makers, but I am not sure if that's the way to go... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yep that's where it comes out Whoever fixes it will need zigzag, I would take it to a sail maker because they understand what the tramp is used for and it is a very basic job for them. I would strongly recommend that you thoroughly check and replace any of the white material, when I had my tramp repaired I got them to replace all the white with bolt ropes on it so that I never had to worry about it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 The white (sail cloth) has always been a problem, it rots. Modern tramps use the mesh only and are bias cut to negate the centre tightening. Using a person on each side of the tramp, removal is a simple 5 minute job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 run a line of washing up liquid to act as lubrication. It'll wash out, wd40 might not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rat of vengence Posted September 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks again all of you for the advice. I will see about finding a sailmaker tomorrow. Gotta love being a teacher on school holidays I have noticed you sell new tramps Darcy, and when this one goes I will certainly be getting in touch Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Just by the way, unless the repairs to the current tramp are economic, the type that Darcy sells are much better. The newer cross cut ones that don't have a centre thread can be tightened up very tight which then stiffens up the whole platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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