I'm trying to get my land lubbing H16 back into sailing shape after many "parked" years. Was looking at the new (to me) tramp options and like the mesh mainly due to expectations of it's benefits in hot weather sailing and "perhaps" staying cleaner than the solid style when stored uncovered.



I have an opportunity to buy a new black mesh tramp for $300 bucks.



Would like to hear opinions and experience with:



a) wear, tear, and cleaning of mesh vs solid tramps,

b) UV resistance of the mesh vs the solid,

c) overall boat tautness with the mesh vs the solid,

d) tear resistance of one material vs the other,

e) the choice of black on a light blue hulled boat

(ie. will it get or "seem" hotter than the other mesh colors)



It's hard to tell what color would look best from the catalog pictures but the opportunity to buy this black one for $300 "seems" like something I shouldn't pass up. ?????





Thanks a bunch in advance for any and all replies! Hope to get back into the Hobie way soon.