H170 Where to put the boom when trailering?

Sep 5, 2018
214
Hunter 170 Northfield, NJ
When I lay my mast down I put he base forward and leave the shrouds attached. Works out nice for stepping, just walk it back a bit and slip it in he pulpit.

I am assuming that the factory was setup for the mast base to be rearward so that the boom can be put on that second hook for the rear mast step.

The boom does not fit inside my Expedition so I am trying to figure out where the best place is to tie it down. Plus what knots would I use?

Maybe some pictures of your 170 ready to go?

FWIW, Sunday morning (6/23) looks good for us to go. Little cool but a 5 to 8 knot wind coming from the NW so it will be coming from land keeping the waters flat.
 
Apr 16, 2017
841
Federation NCC-1701 Riverside
Little cool? That sounds amazing vs most of florida right now. It's only 93 here but the humidity is close to 80%. Hard to be excited about being out without a bimini.

This linked thread is for the 18 might help out.

Hunter 18

No special knots. I use a really long DIY home depot line soft shackle to support the boom closest to the bow, but any loop you can open works.

I then use the mainsheet purchase to pull the boom back towards the deck.