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| Author: | davew [ Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | AI Moulded scoop |
I've been looking around and thinking about creating a seat variation and noticed the moulded scoop on the starboard side - behind the seat area of my AI and wondered if it had a purpose and where it evolved from. As the area at the rear of the seat is lower than the gunwhales I was thinking about building up this area and attaching some padding as a back rest. I'm comitted to sitting as low as possible in the boat and using the moulded shape with a little padding to create a snug cockpit. I think my seating can be improved a little. Getting a wet bum doesn't faze me as it's part of sailing. A work in progress. |
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| Author: | tonystott [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 5:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
photos please! |
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| Author: | augaug [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
davew wrote: ... the moulded scoop on the starboard side - behind the seat area of my AI... I agree with tonystott, I think the reason that you aren't getting any responses is because we're not sure what you're talking about. Looking at this image from Hobie's website, I can't see what you're trying to point out. 
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| Author: | davew [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
I'm photo intollerant so that's not happening - I'm refering to the area opposite the drink holder, same position on the starboard side. |
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| Author: | augaug [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
This area?  I haven't got my AI anymore, so maybe someone with an AI has a clearer view or a better idea. Hope the image helps. |
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| Author: | chrisj [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
That scooped out area is gone from the new model hulls Dave, so a lot of people won't know what you're referring to. |
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| Author: | NOHUHU [ Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
Oh that! That was the cigar holder on my old hull. 
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| Author: | davew [ Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
Thanks guys |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
davew wrote: I've been looking around and thinking about creating a seat variation and noticed the moulded scoop on the starboard side - behind the seat area of my AI and wondered if it had a purpose and where it evolved from. Now that we know where it is, to answer your question, that's where the original rudder up/down lever was located in the first couple of years of the AI, before the up/down pulls were added.
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| Author: | davew [ Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
Thanks Bob - so it was a combo rudder/cigar scoop. |
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| Author: | TalonDJ [ Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: AI Moulded scoop |
It has since been replaced with the new Twist/Lock cigar holders. Now they don't fall out even in the roughest seas. |
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