Best place to rig a hammock topside?

Wisp

Wisp

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Apr 28, 2014
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Hunter 49 Washington DC
Anyone out there have any good ideas on where/how to rig a topside hammock? I've got a Hunter 49 and despite the space, it doesn't seem all that suitable for a easily removal hammock install. Thoughts?

TS.
 
py26129

py26129

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Oct 25, 2011
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Island Packet IP31 Lake St. Louis, Montreal
Ours goes between the forestay and the mast.

We put a line around the fiorestay, with a halyard attached to it to keep that end at the height we want. On the mast end it is attached to the spinnaker pole ring but a line around the mast with another halyard woulddo the trick there as well.

Happy lounging

Matt
 
ben solomon

ben solomon

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Jul 27, 2013
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Hunter 37.5 1065 Rock Hall, MD
I use a hammock from ENO. They make "slap straps" that are nylon straps with a loop at one end, and a series if loops sewn on so that you loop one strap around the furled jib/forestay, and the other around the mast. Then, just clip the hammock anywhere along the strap where there are loops. Just google ENO slap straps. I love the hammock because it crumples up into a small bag.

Ben
 
J

James10016

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Sep 12, 2005
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Hunter Legend '45 St Claire Shores
Wisp,

On my Hunter 45, I essentially wrap a few winds of line around the furled jib sail to hook the hammock up at one end and tie it off around the main mast shrouds at the other end.

This method doesn't put anymore stress on the forestay then it would see with the Jib sail deployed,...And it's free.

Regards,

James
 
caguy

caguy

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Sep 22, 2006
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Catalina, Luger C-27, Adventure 30 Marina del Rey
There was a guy in Catalina last year who hung his from both ends of the spinnaker pole. He was then able to swing it out over the water.
 
Marco Garcia

Marco Garcia

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Feb 10, 2007
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Hunter Legend 40.5 Coconut Grove, FL
I have never had a problem. Weight is split. I would say it is less load than an ATN tacker with a loaded spinnaker.
 
ben solomon

ben solomon

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Jul 27, 2013
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Hunter 37.5 1065 Rock Hall, MD
No damage at all. It's much less stress than an asymmetrical spinnaker hooked on the the furled jib, or a gale rider.

Ben
 
Wisp

Wisp

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Apr 28, 2014
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Hunter 49 Washington DC
Well, I took all your good advice, purchased two hammocks (a single and a double) from ENO. I installed them over the weekend from the mast to the forestay and they work like a charm! Couldn't be happier! Was planning to sleep topside last nigh until it started to rain :( Thanks everyone for the advice!

TS.
 
Wisp

Wisp

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Apr 28, 2014
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Hunter 49 Washington DC
BTW, the slap straps worked perfectly and used the spin halyard to keep the forestay strap from slipping.

TS.
 
ben solomon

ben solomon

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Jul 27, 2013
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Hunter 37.5 1065 Rock Hall, MD
That's great! I bought the canopy cover from ENO, too, and use it above the hammock for the same you reason you just experienced. It also works great for a shady spot on the bow at anchor or at the marina.

Ben
 
chrisandmolly

chrisandmolly

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Jun 27, 2012
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hunter 23 Acton Lake Hueston Woods State Park Oxford OH
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The hammock I got off of eBay for under $7.00. Tied with 2 prusiks. Hammock binered to the prusiks. My son did have a funny pattern on his back. Lol
 
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