Bulletproofing the TI

[@benjaminhdavies]

Great video, Tom...hopefully you'll do some more on your MTI along with other mods you've done. Cheers!!

[@chrisbrocknc]

Great meeting you today. I'm going to start working on my TI this week. Hope to run into you at Jordan Lake again soon.

[@TomKirkman1]

Some of what you see in this video isn't necessary unless you sail in very heavy air.

[@sbaum4925]

Have several AI's and just got an older TI. Just completed the gudgeon repair that you recommended. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@lov2playtn]

Always thinking and improving. Thank you so much for your helpful tips.

[@pescatoralpursuit1726]

Why not tape sandpaper to the mounting surface itself?

[@javiercorreapr9977]

at 3:30 , I've done the same, tape the sandpaper to the surface itself provides the true shape 👍

[@markybolton]

This video is still relevant! Thank you!

[@MsSamson2011]

I will use SS to make the straps, no too crazy about galvanized. Great looking hi tech project Cat scanner !!! : ) Great Ideas and thanks much from the Florida Keys

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

I know this video was made many years ago and has been seen over 30k times but as far as "Shaping the Gudgeon" goes... 01:15 Put the sandpaper right on the stern of the boat and shape it to the boat itself. 06:03 Save a lot of cash and just run a line from the front of the outriggers to the bow of the boat. Your idea might interfere with using your paddle or the brace might damage the trampoline.

[@TomKirkman1]

You could do that but it will take longer because you don't have the same sanding stroke length.

[@afbigfish1]

So 10 years later are you still happy with the double AKA brace setup? Or have you found a better method?

[@mork6911]

try the round end of a electric 3-4" belt sander, could work ? thanks for your vid's

[@Lean540]

The gudgeon deal is really embarrassing for Hobie.

[@yakirberesheet]

Where did you get this wonderful compass you have there?

[@ammerudgrenda]

Great tips. Thanku.

[@saltyfly69]

Why didn't you tape the sandpaper to the transom of the hull and use the actual of the boat instead of a paint can

[@TomKirkman1]

Easier to work on the table and the paint can allows a longer stroke.

[@RoaldBoom]

Good tip...will do... BTW, I see a Wind Ryder there too. May I ask which two boats you like best? For sailing or fishing?

[@TomKirkman1]

Very different boats. For fishing, the TI due to the Mirage Drive.

[@jeffmilliken4292]

limiting straps to stop being mangled in the face when breaking?

[@lotharo8087]

Just watched your video. Im about to purchase a 2020 TI. Did hobie fix these prolems? Thanks.

[@TomKirkman1]

These weren't "problems" per se - they are just ways to make a very good boat even better.

[@notinservice3724]

could a guy try to fly a 2 stringed kite in the TI for fun, as I see these kites are crazy active, thinking to not set up the mast and paddle out a bit and then use kite, or use a smaller kite that is used kite surfing

[@potaylo]

Why didn't you tape the sand paper to the surface it is mounting to for shaping?

[@TomKirkman1]

The stroke length is too short.

[@mipimet809]

what is this black knob on the TI? I once opened a little and there was air pressure inside. is this normal?

[@TomKirkman1]

Sounds like pressure build-up in the hull or amas.

[@warrendarress6901]

Maybe tape sandpaper to stern instead of paint can?

[@TomKirkman1]

The paint can allows for a longer sanding stroke. But you can use the stern if you like.

[@jimlen5866]

Where did you get those compases? Model number and manufacturer?

[@TomKirkman1]

They are Ritchie sailing models. X-Port Tactician.

[@tylerhughes5247]

Also, if you want to put tramps on it would be more difficult.

[@TomKirkman1]

You have to decide what your priority is.

[@tylerhughes5247]

That is true, Depending on the weather and my intentions I leave the tramps off on rough days since I rolled it.

[@adrianvaldez8296]

3d print it