Let's see if I can help you out. Most boats you see now days have the mesh tramps. They wear quite will and are quite durable. Obviously keeping it covered and out of the sun can extend an lifetime of a tramp be it mesh or vinyl. One thing about mesh is, when flying a hull it will let wind pass through it more freely, but on the other hand, during those rough "wavey" days the vinyl will keep you more dry. About the price, you can do better. Being that you have light blue hulls, ever thought of a blue tramp. I might be able to help you out there. They do almost as good as the black. You pretty much can not tell the difference between. Between the vinyl and the mesh, the black, I would think would get a little hotter than vinyl just because of the nature of black "attracting heat". But a little water can cool things off. Price, 300 is a little on the high side. Hope I helped you out.

Jonathan Grant

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