Solo Sailing Hunter 25

[XPatriot]

I'd like to run the halyard for the main back to the cockpit on my 77 hunter 25.

However either side of the sliding top is very little room.

Can anyone suggest a way to get the line back to the cockpit and then secured?

I was thinking a block at the bottom of the mast, cheek block to turn the line 90 deg back to the cockpit and then maybe a cluch or cleat?

I assume all these will have to be drilled and backed due to the stress on them?

This is about the best picture I could find to illustrate the deck layout.





Thanks!

 

[XPatriot]

Also found this very good shot of the deck!!!!

 

[Clark]

Looks like a tight arrangement. Just looking at the pictures, you might could run it from a block at the mast base to a block just ahead of the handrail and then parallel back to a cleat at the cockpit bulkhead. A cheek block might not fit the curve of the cabin top in front of and just outside the hand rail. Alternatively, you could route it just between the handrail and the hatch. In both cases, interior construction/obstacles will affect your choice and yes, you'll need fender washers at a minimum for backing.

 

[inarathree]

Ok, but I am not sure why you need to run the halyard back to the cockpit. On a boat the size of a 25 just point into the wind and hoist, secure it, and scamper back to the cockpit. I have done that plenty of times in boats up to 27-28 feet. Sure its not the best way, but it is what it is.

If you really need to, using a cheek block or deck organizer to turn it just forward of the hand rail, and run it on the outside of the rail. From the pic it looks like there is enough room for a line clutch.

 

[nightowle]

I installed the exact same set up you're proposing on my '27 and used fender washers for support. I ran lines for the main, foresail, and downhaul through a triple turning block and back to a triple clutch. I also installed a small #6 winch behind the clutch. I bought a maralon winch and real happy with the performance but otherwise happy to have the lines back to the cockpit for solo sailing. I have more room than you, but also there is a curve to the cabin top I had to deal with as well. It all works, though. I also added a jib downhaul line that runs from the top of the foresail through the hanks, through a turning block clipped to a deck fitting at the base of the forestay. It then runs back to the cockpit through fairleads that are attached to the stancions. This helps in not running up to the foresail when it decides not to come down easily. Obviously, you won't need this if you have roller furling....not sure from your pics.

 

[XPatriot]

I installed the exact same set up you're proposing on my '27 and used fender washers for support. I ran lines for the main, foresail, and downhaul through a triple turning block and back to a triple clutch. I also installed a small #6 winch behind the clutch. I bought a maralon winch and real happy with the performance but otherwise happy to have the lines back to the cockpit for solo sailing. I have more room than you, but also there is a curve to the cabin top I had to deal with as well. It all works, though. I also added a jib downhaul line that runs from the top of the foresail through the hanks, through a turning block clipped to a deck fitting at the base of the forestay. It then runs back to the cockpit through fairleads that are attached to the stancions. This helps in not running up to the foresail when it decides not to come down easily. Obviously, you won't need this if you have roller furling....not sure from your pics.

Thanks, yes I have a roller furler so I'm good on that account.

I'd love to see pictures Nightowle to get a really good idea of what you did.

 

[C Jones]

I did this on my h23. Pictures in my profile. I didn't have a lot of room amd mine turned out great for me. I relocated my mast winch to my cabin top and used large washers. I added a block to the bottom of my mast and added a cheek block, also added a new line clutch. I have new SS backing plates for this but just havn't found the time to do it yet. You will love this when its finished. Charles

 

[DianaOfBurlington]

The hatch on the poor unfortunate boat shown is wider than mine. To either side I have room for halyard winches. This winter I am making a 'pan flute' out of PVC to lead the lines through the curved coaming (aka 'dashboard') on my 1974 Mk 1 H25. I will post pics of this when it is done.

At present (still working on this boat) I have it laid-out to have halyards led aft. But this is of dubious value to the singlehander. So I devised an idea that left me stupified with how brilliant it was...

To starboard I have both main halyards. (The topping lift is on/in the boom.) To port I have the primary (red) jib halyard and the main-reefing line. Thus I can slab-reef the main from the hatchway, which I consider essential for any less than three people on the on-watch.

The secondary (green) jib halyard and the spinnaker halyard remain on the mast. When racing, the foredeck people shuffle the sails and the helmsman or tactician takes the halyard for them. If I am alone I hoist the jib on the green halyard so that it can be done from the foredeck. There is a stopper there for the spinnaker, which would probably not be used with a jib up at the same time, so the green halyard would remain off the winch and just belayed somewhere. The red halyard (aft) can be used in case something IS up with the spinnaker.

The (internal) pole lift, which can also hoist a spinnaker staysail, is on the mast to starboard where I moved the original little winch for it.

I like this system because it allows for these options and of course incorporates the concept of having spare halyards which anyone going anywhere significant (out of sight of BoatUS) should consider. If you have only a single jib halyard consider using the spinnaker halyard for when you are alone. But I recommend having the spares. It took very little work to cut the spar and fit in a new masthead channel and now I have a total of 6 halyards (not including flags), any of which can be used for anything in the event of some catastrophe (or whatever PHRF will allow for a race event!).

 

[JBSailsSD]

I did this on my h23. Pictures in my profile. I didn't have a lot of room amd mine turned out great for me.

Great photos and very clean installation. I just purchased a 1983 H25 and we do not have the room that you enjoy on your 23 but I think it could be pulled off. Not certain that I could squeeze a winch onto the cabin top, but I would doubt the winch would really be of need with the mainsail...and if so, I think I could take the line to the cockpit winch if necessary.

Thanks again. Enjoyed the photos and look forward to adding shots of my boat along the way.

I also look forward to connecting with other H25 owners!