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Replacing Trampoline for NACRA #77994
06/20/06 06:19 AM
06/20/06 06:19 AM
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Just bought an older NACRA 5.2. In good condition but need to take off the trampoline. Since it has a hiking bar instead of straps it looks like I might have to take apart the boat somewhat. Any suggestions out there for the best way to do this?

Thanks for your help.

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Re: Replacing Trampoline for NACRA [Re: NacraCAT] #77995
06/20/06 06:57 AM
06/20/06 06:57 AM
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Jake Offline
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You will definitely have to unbolt one side of the front beam in order to gain access to the trampoline groove in the beam. You will probably also have to loosen the opposite side of the front beam so you can lift it enough to slide in the bolt rope.

I never removed the center bar - but I think it just slides into the aluminum fittings that are riveted to the beams. If this is true, then you should just remove the entire front beam, slide it forward to clear the bar, install the trampoline, and reinstall the front beam. The installation can be a bit tricky because the trampoline wants to pull the hulls together without the beams installed - then it's difficult to reinstall the beams. Try to do the installation in bright sunlight so the sun will warm the trampoline. It will be easier to stretch things into place this way.


Jake Kohl
Re: Replacing Trampoline for NACRA [Re: NacraCAT] #77996
06/20/06 10:25 AM
06/20/06 10:25 AM
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Chicago, IL
Taking it apart is easy getting it back together might be tricky. Here are some things that I did:
1. Apply electric tape between clam and beam – better friction between parts.
2. Use grease on all screws – easier to take apart later on.
3. Use torque wrench 16 ft/lbs – do not strip threads – big headache to fix it.
4. Get the thin layer of wax in bolts/holes area between beam and hull to prevent water from entering the hulls. I used the same wax that you use to seal toilets.

Just my 2 c

Kris


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