Bulletproofing the TI

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025

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  • @benjaminhdavies
    @benjaminhdavies 3 місяці тому

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

  • @chrisbrocknc
    @chrisbrocknc 8 місяців тому +1

    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
      @TomKirkman1  8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @sbaum4925
    @sbaum4925 2 роки тому

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

  • @pokerchannel6991
    @pokerchannel6991 3 дні тому

    I have seen the TI needing a bilge pump and not having one and it was taking on deep water (the hull filled), and the ama kept it afloat until the brave man peddled it all the way back to shore, far from shore.

  • @lov2playtn
    @lov2playtn 11 років тому

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

  • @pescatoralpursuit1726
    @pescatoralpursuit1726 Рік тому +3

    Why not tape sandpaper to the mounting surface itself?

    • @javiercorreapr9977
      @javiercorreapr9977 10 місяців тому

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

  • @markybolton
    @markybolton 4 роки тому +2

    This video is still relevant! Thank you!

  • @MsSamson2011
    @MsSamson2011 8 років тому

    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
    @Manuel_Z_Kayaks 4 місяці тому

    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
      @TomKirkman1  4 місяці тому

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

  • @afbigfish1
    @afbigfish1 7 місяців тому

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

  • @ammerudgrenda
    @ammerudgrenda 7 років тому

    Great tips. Thanku.

    • @saltyfly69
      @saltyfly69 7 років тому

      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
      @TomKirkman1  7 років тому

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

  • @mork6911
    @mork6911 5 років тому +1

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

  • @mipimet809
    @mipimet809 2 роки тому

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

    • @TomKirkman1
      @TomKirkman1  6 місяців тому

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

  • @yakirberesheet
    @yakirberesheet 7 років тому

    Where did you get this wonderful compass you have there?

  • @lotharo8087
    @lotharo8087 4 роки тому

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

    • @TomKirkman1
      @TomKirkman1  4 роки тому

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

  • @RoaldBoom
    @RoaldBoom 6 років тому

    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
      @TomKirkman1  6 років тому

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

  • @warrendarress6901
    @warrendarress6901 9 місяців тому

    Maybe tape sandpaper to stern instead of paint can?

    • @TomKirkman1
      @TomKirkman1  9 місяців тому

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

  • @Lean540
    @Lean540 9 років тому +4

    The gudgeon deal is really embarrassing for Hobie.

  • @jeffmilliken4292
    @jeffmilliken4292 6 років тому

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

  • @notinservice3724
    @notinservice3724 5 років тому

    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
    @potaylo 6 років тому

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

    • @TomKirkman1
      @TomKirkman1  6 років тому +1

      The stroke length is too short.

  • @jimlen5866
    @jimlen5866 7 років тому

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

    • @TomKirkman1
      @TomKirkman1  7 років тому

      They are Ritchie sailing models. X-Port Tactician.

  • @tylerhughes5247
    @tylerhughes5247 8 років тому

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

    • @TomKirkman1
      @TomKirkman1  8 років тому

      You have to decide what your priority is.

    • @tylerhughes5247
      @tylerhughes5247 8 років тому +1

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

  • @Valdez187
    @Valdez187 4 роки тому

    3d print it