Newbie - Just purchased a 1994 with only a sea trial with the previous owners. Is it possible to trailer the rig with boom attached? I have seen some video of what appears to be 240s in that config. Just asking asking as it may reduce rigging time. Am I crazy or is this something that's done? This isn't possible with my Newport 16.
Trailering Hunter 23.5 With Boom Attached?
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You will get some answers but I would not recommend that at all. Thiis is based on the fact that I nearly sold a quarter of the production line and saw damaged mast booms and cockpit. I based this on knowlege and experience.
Crazy dave
Crazy dave
As I recall with my 23.5, if you take the mast down with the boom attached, it will be one more thing to manage while bringing the mast down and up. Also, I think it may bang into the foredeck once the mast is sitting in the fore and aft cradles. I dont remember there being a lot of room between the forward cabin windows and the mast, when lowered. Definitely be a squeeze with the main sail on.
Depending on how you have your outhaul, topping lift, and reefing line rigged, you may need to attach some messenger lines before removing the boom. I would always take the boom off with the main still attached. We had a boom sail cover that kept the sail contained.
Depending on how you have your outhaul, topping lift, and reefing line rigged, you may need to attach some messenger lines before removing the boom. I would always take the boom off with the main still attached. We had a boom sail cover that kept the sail contained.
Thanks CrispyCringle. I am a believer in listening to experience. I think our lazy jack rig will also add a further complication. We plan on working on this over the weekend and welcome the wisdom of all as we get to know our boat. She is quite a jump in complexity from our 1976 Newport 16.
The advice on a lazy jack system is not worth the hassle. There is a block you can put on the end of the boom. It is one that worked well for my customers. It is a part of a small sailboat boom vang system with a v jam. You interested
There is a block at the end of the boom on my rig. The previous owners ran the topping lift through it and adjusted the boom height when needed. From your description, this may be the same block. We have a separate vang also. How are you suggesting we use the block at the end of the boom, or how did your customers use the block you mentioned?
I've rigged Lazy Jacks and rerigged the Topping Lift on my boat.
For the Topping Lift I added a cheek block on the side of the boom at the aft end with a cam cleat about halfway up.
When removing the boom I untie the stop knot on the Topping Lift pull the line through the cam cleat and the cheek block. Secure the line on the mast and it is completely out of the way.
The Lazy Jacks form two inverted "V"s on either side of the boom and run through blocks suspended from either side of the mast. The blocks run on the line that runs around the boom and attach to the line that runs up the mast with brass snap hooks. Unsnap the blocks wrap the line around the boom and sail in the sail cover and it is ready to stow.
The Boom Vang attaches to the tang at the foot of the mast with a snap shackle.
I've had this arrangement for years. It is super quick and very convenient.
For the Topping Lift I added a cheek block on the side of the boom at the aft end with a cam cleat about halfway up.
When removing the boom I untie the stop knot on the Topping Lift pull the line through the cam cleat and the cheek block. Secure the line on the mast and it is completely out of the way.
The Lazy Jacks form two inverted "V"s on either side of the boom and run through blocks suspended from either side of the mast. The blocks run on the line that runs around the boom and attach to the line that runs up the mast with brass snap hooks. Unsnap the blocks wrap the line around the boom and sail in the sail cover and it is ready to stow.
The Boom Vang attaches to the tang at the foot of the mast with a snap shackle.
I've had this arrangement for years. It is super quick and very convenient.
This is very helpful, especially the snap hook idea and could reduce the time to rig/derig significantly. Thanks for this!
Here is the best pic of the boom I have for now and was not fully rigged. Will take another this weekend. Dave, I sent you a PM with a pic of the boat to see if you recognize her.
