Aft Lifelines Replaced By S/S Tube

[Rick D]

I want to add some additional (but removable) solar panel capacity to my Hunter 40.5. I had some stainless tubing made up with a fork on one end to attach to the pushpit and a threaded eye at the other in order to make the tension adjustable and to attach the lifeline gate. I used a jam nut to keep the threaded eye from moving. Garhauer Marine made them custom to my drawings. I am in driving range of them so I did not have to incur shipping. I also had them make up some other custom parts at the same time. One thing I took note of was an inch and a half difference in length port to starboard. The solar panels will attach with tubing connectors and I will make an adjustable strut to adjust the angle. Here's some pix.

 

[Manureva]

really sharp! how i wish my boat would still be in the water!

 

[PrincessoftheLake]

Very nice! So jealous. Love the rack for the propane bottles. Does that stay on even when you are racing?

 

[Rick D]

I made up the rack for the propane bottles from aluminum flat stock. I got annoyed of not having a spare and didn't like one hanging off the BBQ. And, yes, it all stays on when I race. This stuff offers trivial weight and windage. It's more about being cool to empty all the tanks, remove the cushions, tools & spares. I had a neighbor who removed his doors and drawers too. If you're going to do that, you ought to buy a sportboat to begin with IMHO.

 

[Dave602]

Very nice!

 

[SamLust]

I like it! I've thought of doing the same thing. Maybe after I pare down the project list.

And yes, I enjoy a nice rack myself.

Come on. Someone had to say it.