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Old 06 June 2009, 12:15   #1
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Folding A frame
Anyone got one of these?
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Are they any good?
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Looks good however I would probably get the centre section welded after cutting it down as I dont think the grub screws would take much abuse.
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Old 06 June 2009, 14:31   #3
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Looks good however I would probably get the centre section welded after cutting it down as I dont think the grub screws would take much abuse.
My thoughts exactly Chris.
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Looks good however I would probably get the centre section welded after cutting it down as I dont think the grub screws would take much abuse.
Had one of thesse on a previous boat...the grubs screws do NOT stand much USE, let alone abuse. The top bar used to rotate as we went along.

Amusing, but undesireable
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Got one on our Valiant 7.5

Have not had any reason to fold it down yet so never use it for its intended purpose in that respect.

Now you have asked I migt try folding it down tonight when the boat gets back in
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Old 06 June 2009, 15:54   #6
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Got one on our Valiant 7.5

Have not had any reason to fold it down yet so never use it for its intended purpose in that respect.

Now you have asked I migt try folding it down tonight when the boat gets back in
Cheers Doug, have you welded the top bar up too?
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