Does anyone know what kind of backing plate is on the inside of the bow eye for a 89-94 Hunter 27? I know some have original or added bow eyes Thanks Ward
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more photos of interior
Saw your recent photos of your mini blind project and your interior loosk very nice. In trying to redo and restore the interior of my 1990 H-27 (my table is missing) do you have any other photos of your interior overall? If so can you share? Or send the to rountreecom@mindspring.com Thanks
Saw your recent photos of your mini blind project and your interior loosk very nice. In trying to redo and restore the interior of my 1990 H-27 (my table is missing) do you have any other photos of your interior overall? If so can you share? Or send the to rountreecom@mindspring.com Thanks
Table picture
Rick, here is one photo of the table. If you need additional photos or measurements, just let me know. It may take a couple weeks cause the boat is at the lake now. I am happy to do it if you need help. I assume you do not have a bow eye on your boat? Ward
Rick, here is one photo of the table. If you need additional photos or measurements, just let me know. It may take a couple weeks cause the boat is at the lake now. I am happy to do it if you need help. I assume you do not have a bow eye on your boat? Ward
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were you talking about a towing eye mounted on the bow of a boat? Usually used for a trailered boat, re: 14, 25, shallow keel?
were you talking about a towing eye mounted on the bow of a boat? Usually used for a trailered boat, re: 14, 25, shallow keel?
Exactly Larry
Yes I am talking about a large SS U bolt it is a 1/2inch shank that is about 3 inches on center. The back side (inside the V berth only has large washers. I am sure this is not enough backing when a winch is hooked up and tightened on the trailer. My boat sits on a tandem axle trailer, is capable of towing (I towed it 1500 miles with the current configuration) and has a complete mast raising system that can be put up with one person. I am going to make a backing plate for the bow (tow) eye and wondered if anyone had an example from another 5000 pound boat. Thanks Ward
Yes I am talking about a large SS U bolt it is a 1/2inch shank that is about 3 inches on center. The back side (inside the V berth only has large washers. I am sure this is not enough backing when a winch is hooked up and tightened on the trailer. My boat sits on a tandem axle trailer, is capable of towing (I towed it 1500 miles with the current configuration) and has a complete mast raising system that can be put up with one person. I am going to make a backing plate for the bow (tow) eye and wondered if anyone had an example from another 5000 pound boat. Thanks Ward
Mast raising system?
Larry, Would be interested in more info (photo?) of your mast-raising system. Regards, Jon Zaimes Felton, Delaware "Airwaves" 27-foot 1980 Hunter 27 sailing out of Cambridge, Md.
Larry, Would be interested in more info (photo?) of your mast-raising system. Regards, Jon Zaimes Felton, Delaware "Airwaves" 27-foot 1980 Hunter 27 sailing out of Cambridge, Md.
Sure Jon..... but
I will be happy to take a few photos when I am at the lake. Just remember, My 93 is a very different boat from your 1980. Mine has a hinged mast base and I am not sure what the weight difference of the mast is. I designed mine based on the calculated loads of the mast length and leverage required to lift it. You may be able to use the design as is or adapt some of the ideas
I will be happy to take a few photos when I am at the lake. Just remember, My 93 is a very different boat from your 1980. Mine has a hinged mast base and I am not sure what the weight difference of the mast is. I designed mine based on the calculated loads of the mast length and leverage required to lift it. You may be able to use the design as is or adapt some of the ideas
bow eye backing
oyu could have some one shine a strong light source against the the bow, at night, while you are inside to see if there is a shadow. Putting a extra backing plate would be a insurance policy. you might nee a longer bolt though. The backing plate should cover a large area, that would spread the force of the toe line. You could also contact Hunter Marine to find if they provided a backing plate during building larry
oyu could have some one shine a strong light source against the the bow, at night, while you are inside to see if there is a shadow. Putting a extra backing plate would be a insurance policy. you might nee a longer bolt though. The backing plate should cover a large area, that would spread the force of the toe line. You could also contact Hunter Marine to find if they provided a backing plate during building larry
"I, theres the rub"
is this a question 'bout my mast from long ago? I have to find someone with a digital camera, then find out how to transfer to a web site. we're working on it
is this a question 'bout my mast from long ago? I have to find someone with a digital camera, then find out how to transfer to a web site. we're working on it
Backing Plate
Ward I have a 90 model H-27 with inboard Diesel. It did not have a bow eye so I had to install one. I used a stainless bow eye with a extra thick aluminum backing plate I built using aluminum angle iron 6" with the leading edge ground down to fit the bow. It was very difficult to install due to the plumbing anchor locker drain hose and water fill hose passing through that area, not withstanding it being in the forepeak and narrow. Aluminum was not my preference however I did not have anything else and I was in a bind to move the boat. I plan to build one from stainless at some point when I can get to it. The angle is difficult to measure at best. Good luck! Jim
Ward I have a 90 model H-27 with inboard Diesel. It did not have a bow eye so I had to install one. I used a stainless bow eye with a extra thick aluminum backing plate I built using aluminum angle iron 6" with the leading edge ground down to fit the bow. It was very difficult to install due to the plumbing anchor locker drain hose and water fill hose passing through that area, not withstanding it being in the forepeak and narrow. Aluminum was not my preference however I did not have anything else and I was in a bind to move the boat. I plan to build one from stainless at some point when I can get to it. The angle is difficult to measure at best. Good luck! Jim
Thanks Jim and all
Jim, Yep there are sure a lot of hoses in the forepeak. I have taken a short piece of 1 1/4" stainless pipe and held up in there. It seems to fit the curvature on the inside of the bow. I am thinking of drilling holes in it and putting it in there for backing. This would give me about 12 inches of backing. Better than the two flat washers I have been using. PS.... I used your information you sent me to design and build my mast raising system. The 'A' frame worked like a charm only I used my trailer winch and raised it while on the trailer. I also designed and built a bipod collar that keeps the mast moving sideways when it is raising. I have raised and lowered it several times now. I do it by myself in less than two hours including rigging and tuning. Your advice worked perfect so thanks a lot. In case you don't remember, you sent it to me via email 6-8 months ago. Ward
Jim, Yep there are sure a lot of hoses in the forepeak. I have taken a short piece of 1 1/4" stainless pipe and held up in there. It seems to fit the curvature on the inside of the bow. I am thinking of drilling holes in it and putting it in there for backing. This would give me about 12 inches of backing. Better than the two flat washers I have been using. PS.... I used your information you sent me to design and build my mast raising system. The 'A' frame worked like a charm only I used my trailer winch and raised it while on the trailer. I also designed and built a bipod collar that keeps the mast moving sideways when it is raising. I have raised and lowered it several times now. I do it by myself in less than two hours including rigging and tuning. Your advice worked perfect so thanks a lot. In case you don't remember, you sent it to me via email 6-8 months ago. Ward
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