Introduction & Questions From a Newbie
- Thread starter JohnGill
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Very True. It's pretty easy with the 4 to 1. And mine does have the safety latches on the hooks.
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Up and down 2 times and both times no one to video it. But this is the you tube video that helped me get my system.
My poles are simply 2 scaffold poles picked up from northern tool, like $8 each. I don't have a Mast crutch that tall I just transition to the back and hold it till it's unpinned and can move the mast forward. I did tape my shroud to my lifeline with some electrical tape to keep the T-bolt upright so I wouldn't bend it this time. Worked great.
Try a link again. s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAIIn8Ej8WU&t=439s
If not just search "Hunter 23 sailboat" and it's like the 5th one that comes up. Title of the video is "
Hunter 23 Mast Stepping"
If not just search "Hunter 23 sailboat" and it's like the 5th one that comes up. Title of the video is "
Hunter 23 Mast Stepping"
My concern is the attachment of the poles to the base of the stanchion as I could not see that. An exploded view would be helpful
I have seen that "A frame" approach which people bolted to the loop type attachment on the H23 stanchion base, and have wondered if I should switch to that. The advantage over a single gin pole sticking out the front of the mast base seems to be that it may (or does?) provide some lateral support, like the baby stays on the newer Hunter designed lifting systems. My boat came with a pretty robust aluminum gin pole and thick walled aluminum bracket made by the prev owner, and it works well - except for lateral support. I made a baby stay hookup using stainless wires and a chain loop around the mast; the complexity is getting the attachment points for the lower end of the baby stays to be at the same height as the mast pivot. I ended up making wood supports that I have to use ratchet straps around the hull to clamp down, along with a wire between the two across the deck. It is a PITA to set up, but has helped keep the mast from swaying. Not ideal, and I'd never try to raise it alone.
Those of you who used that A-frame setup, how did you like it? Hoe did you attach the top to the mast so the attachment can slide, but not let the mast move sideways? And as Dave asked, best way to attach to stanchion so it can swivel?
Those of you who used that A-frame setup, how did you like it? Hoe did you attach the top to the mast so the attachment can slide, but not let the mast move sideways? And as Dave asked, best way to attach to stanchion so it can swivel?
I attach my A frame to the stanchion with 3/8 double brade and a square knot. Never slipped or been a problem about 10 up and downs, they don't take much pressure just holding the triangle. The top end I have an anchor shackle to connect the 2 and the halyard attaches here, then the block and tackle to the jib pendant and anchor shackle. I believe the A-frame helps keep the pull in the middle, which helps when moving but
When stopped it will sway a little. How much I don't know and hopefully will never know. I always raise and lower in the water because our boat ramps are not flat. I find that to be much much easier and safer. My wife pulls and I keep it steady. No baby stays.
Hope that answered your questions.
When stopped it will sway a little. How much I don't know and hopefully will never know. I always raise and lower in the water because our boat ramps are not flat. I find that to be much much easier and safer. My wife pulls and I keep it steady. No baby stays.
Hope that answered your questions.
Forgot to mention. Beautiful day today 10-18 knots of wind. And what a great boat the Hunter 23 is. Navionics link
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