I've got an older Nacra 5.2, with the shin-knocking tube that runs down the length of the tramp's center.

Near as I can tell, it is there for foot support, rather than structural support.

It's been a great boat but the tramp is now trash.

The question is, when I replace the tramp, should I get rid of that center tube and get a tramp w/o the center tube pocket or leave it and get the older style tramp???

What are the benefits and problems of getting rid of the center tube????

Also while I'm asking, does anyone have a line on a Nacra 5.2 replacement tramp that won't cost me an arm and a leg???

Tom <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />