'76 H25 Traveler

[John]

I have a '76 H25 and there is currently no traveler installed. I see from the pics posted the proper location, but not enough detail to try and retro fit one to my boat.Can anyone send me a few photos of how it is installed on their boat?Thanks in advance and for all the past help.John kayaker585@snet.net

 

[David Foster]

Ideas from the h27

I'll try to help, John, from the slightly larger h27.First, a question: Where is the boom rigged for the mainsheet? 1. A single bail at the aft end of the boom, or 2. two or more fittings in the middle of the boom?1. Means mounting a traveler at the aft end of the cockpit, behind the tiller post. This position keep the cockpit clear, gives the best leverage and least stress on the boom, and makes it hard to rig a bimini. Attachment of the travelor is easy - just through bolt to the hull with fender washers, and a good sealant.2. Means mounting a traveler on the cabin roof. Check the archives for some detailed discussions of this approach. This clears the cockpit for a good bimini at the cost of more stress on the boom. The trick is mounting the traveler over the sliding hatch assembly, with secure mounting to the cabin roof that does not cause leaks.In either case, standard traveler hardware will do the trick. Some of the hardware suppliers will give you good advice on the mounting, especially for the cabin top.DavidLady Lillie

 

[L and W]

Quick drawing

I don't have any detailed photos of the traveler to send today, but I'll try to take a couple for you this weekend. In the meantime, here's a quick sketch I made of how the traveler is installed on my '79. The traveler is a standard, off-the-shelf unit, probably cut to length. Mine has the spring-loaded plunger type stops on either side of the traveler car. The track itself is mounted almost flush with the aft end of the raised bridge deck between the cockpit and the companionway. It extends athwartships to within about 1 inch away from the vertical sides of the coaming. This is to get maximum travel side-to-side. When the mainsheet block is shackled to the traveler car, the mainsheet is straight vertical up to the boom bail. See attached drawing...

 

[Steve Dion]

How do you want to rig it.

John:My original Hunter 25 was rigged like L & W's. We always wished that it was mounted to the coach roof. As David points out you need to be sure that however you do it, that is is done properly. If you are interested in a mounting system over the companionway, I would contact Garhauer Marine in Southern California. They have the pieces for you to do this at a reasonable cost (probably under $500). They are very helpful and may be able to explain any pitfalls of this method.