I haven't bought my boat yet, but already anticipating upgrades. So has anyone raised their boom for whatever reasons. Did you shorten the sail and how much? Did it make much difference on sailing in light winds. I'm really thinking of having a arch fabricated and moving the traveler fairly quickly after purchase
raising the boom on hunter legend37
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Two big items are price, and proximity. Looks like the 380s are at least 25000 more than the boat im looking at, More than i want to spend and the one i'm looking at is very close to the lake I sail on. I also like the layout of the 37. supposed to be getting the survey done on the 16th.
Riversloth,
I considered raising the boom only because I wanted a bimini. The standard one wouldn't fit under. I had seen several other boats that had raised the boom I think for the same reason. However I had a triangle cut out of the main instead which gave me room for the bimini. The main is HUGE so I wasn't concerned about losing the sq footage.
You may want to give some time on the traveler before you change it. I too was not happy with the location. But frankly it works much better than I thought. It is recessed so you can walk on it without any problem. You do have to pull it off to the side some to get in and out. The really nice thing is that single handing is really convenient with the default. Very close and easy to use.
I considered raising the boom only because I wanted a bimini. The standard one wouldn't fit under. I had seen several other boats that had raised the boom I think for the same reason. However I had a triangle cut out of the main instead which gave me room for the bimini. The main is HUGE so I wasn't concerned about losing the sq footage.
You may want to give some time on the traveler before you change it. I too was not happy with the location. But frankly it works much better than I thought. It is recessed so you can walk on it without any problem. You do have to pull it off to the side some to get in and out. The really nice thing is that single handing is really convenient with the default. Very close and easy to use.
By the way we are very happy with the boat. Also check on arches from Atlantic Tower. When the budget allows that will be my arch.
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Riversloth,
If you do this please post pictures and talk about how it worked out. I've been thinking of doing the same thing, but it looks like I'd have to raise the aft end of the boom 18" to get headroom under the arch and clearance for the main sheet blocks.
If you do this please post pictures and talk about how it worked out. I've been thinking of doing the same thing, but it looks like I'd have to raise the aft end of the boom 18" to get headroom under the arch and clearance for the main sheet blocks.
Thanks for the replies. I will probably push the arch down on the list and do as suggested and sail it as is at first.
Actually first I need to buy the boat. Survey this thursday
Actually first I need to buy the boat. Survey this thursday
Riversloth,
You are right on with the 18 inches. That's exactly the amount I took out of the leech down to nothing at the mast.
Added benefit is that I can easily stand under it now.
Dave
You are right on with the 18 inches. That's exactly the amount I took out of the leech down to nothing at the mast.
Added benefit is that I can easily stand under it now.
Dave
Thanks to all. unfortunately I will not be buying the boat. Everyone i've called will not finance a boat over 10 years old.