For those that have always wanted to install a gate but never had the courage to try, let me tell you that it isn't too difficult at all. I finished a few days ago and took some pictures during the project. You can find them posted on the photo forum on the link below. Ken Palmer, S/V Liberty 1981 H33, Rochester, NY
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Just one side Ken? 
Wish I had a dollar for everytime I have thought about tackling that project. Yours looks very nice as does the boat. But sure as I do they will change my slip and I will need it on port. I suppose I could just swap the lifelines side to side. And hope that Hunter made the boat symmetrical. Thanks for the pictures, think I'll go and order the parts.
Wish I had a dollar for everytime I have thought about tackling that project. Yours looks very nice as does the boat. But sure as I do they will change my slip and I will need it on port. I suppose I could just swap the lifelines side to side. And hope that Hunter made the boat symmetrical.
Thanks for the pictures, think I'll go and order the parts.It's in my future Ed
One reason I kept putting it off was the cost. I think the total for one side was about $150 for hardware. After attending the seminar at Boat U.S., I decided to take the plunge. I bought the parts there because they had the crimping tool lending option ($200 deposit). Afterwards, I checked the prices at www.sailnet.com, and found I would have saved about $40 (no sales tax or shipping). You have to be thinking when doing this project. Measure twice, cut once, **crimp the correct part**. Don't ask me how I know the last part of that. Next year I'll do it again, and I am sure it will make like easier when rafting up (we do that once a year) or cruising and taking a dock to port. Good sailing Ed. Ken, S/V Liberty
One reason I kept putting it off was the cost. I think the total for one side was about $150 for hardware. After attending the seminar at Boat U.S., I decided to take the plunge. I bought the parts there because they had the crimping tool lending option ($200 deposit). Afterwards, I checked the prices at www.sailnet.com, and found I would have saved about $40 (no sales tax or shipping). You have to be thinking when doing this project. Measure twice, cut once, **crimp the correct part**. Don't ask me how I know the last part of that. Next year I'll do it again, and I am sure it will make like easier when rafting up (we do that once a year) or cruising and taking a dock to port. Good sailing Ed. Ken, S/V Liberty
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