The bow eye used to winch the boat the final few inches onto the trailer has pulled loose. Is there a way to get to this from inside the boat or is this something like major surgery?
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With the bulkhead in the V berth removed you will be looking right at it. Well, were it used to be.
With the bulkhead in the V berth removed you will be looking right at it. Well, were it used to be.
Repair Method?
I have a 23.5 and it's on the verge of having the eye pulled out. Any recommendations for repairs? Thanks Steve
I have a 23.5 and it's on the verge of having the eye pulled out. Any recommendations for repairs? Thanks Steve
Method I used
Once I got to the inside of the bow, I tried different diameter pipes until I found one the matched the curve of the bow inside the boat. This pipe was then used as my backing plate to spread the load of the eye. So far it has worked like a charm. See attached drawing for detail. Ward
Once I got to the inside of the bow, I tried different diameter pipes until I found one the matched the curve of the bow inside the boat. This pipe was then used as my backing plate to spread the load of the eye. So far it has worked like a charm. See attached drawing for detail. Ward
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That's a very simple yet highly effective solution. Well done. Peter H23 "Raven"
That's a very simple yet highly effective solution. Well done. Peter H23 "Raven"
Excellent!
I would hate to see the boat that had the bow eye pulled out with Wards fix. I bet you could lift the boat in the air using the bow eye that way. Mine is not loose at all but I am going to put that on my list of projects.
I would hate to see the boat that had the bow eye pulled out with Wards fix. I bet you could lift the boat in the air using the bow eye that way. Mine is not loose at all but I am going to put that on my list of projects.
WOW!
Ward: That's brilliant! I am returning to sailing only recently, in a non-trailierable boat, but that is a fix I can even use on my little fishing boat. "Clap, clap, and a double thumbs up!" Duane
Ward: That's brilliant! I am returning to sailing only recently, in a non-trailierable boat, but that is a fix I can even use on my little fishing boat. "Clap, clap, and a double thumbs up!" Duane
Ward you are a "LEGEND"
What a great repair. Well done and thanks for the clear graphics. Excellent!
What a great repair. Well done and thanks for the clear graphics. Excellent!
What's behind the cleat ?
Can anyone tell me what Hunter used behind the bow cleat that allows it to pull through? I have been mooring my boat, a 23.5 with the bow cleat as well as using it to winch he boat onto the trailer. Can I expect a future failure of this part ? Is this common ?
Can anyone tell me what Hunter used behind the bow cleat that allows it to pull through? I have been mooring my boat, a 23.5 with the bow cleat as well as using it to winch he boat onto the trailer. Can I expect a future failure of this part ? Is this common ?
Good question
The bow eye should be one of, if not the, strongest attachment point on a boat. Articles on mooring often suggest using it as the attachment point, instead of the bow cleat, because it's supposed to be more secure. Does Hunter just use a small backing plate? I sure like the idea of using a length of pipe too. Ron Mehringer H26 Hydro-Therapy
The bow eye should be one of, if not the, strongest attachment point on a boat. Articles on mooring often suggest using it as the attachment point, instead of the bow cleat, because it's supposed to be more secure. Does Hunter just use a small backing plate? I sure like the idea of using a length of pipe too. Ron Mehringer H26 Hydro-Therapy
Clarification
In fairness to Hunter, I want to clarify my bow eye modifications. I have added the pipe backing to two Hunters that I have. The 1993 h27 never came with a bow eye so I added it. The 1988 h23 had a bow eye with only washers behind it for backing. This appeared to be a replacement not original equipment. I am not sure all trailerable hunters come with a bow eye from the factory. People may order it without because they don't want to trailer. As for all the accolades and nice comments, Thanks You. Keep in mind, I am only submitting the ideas that worked. You have no ideas all the DUMB ideas I have. I sort of fit the old farmer saying we have here in Iowa. Even a "blind" pig finds an acorn once in a while. <smile>. Ward
In fairness to Hunter, I want to clarify my bow eye modifications. I have added the pipe backing to two Hunters that I have. The 1993 h27 never came with a bow eye so I added it. The 1988 h23 had a bow eye with only washers behind it for backing. This appeared to be a replacement not original equipment. I am not sure all trailerable hunters come with a bow eye from the factory. People may order it without because they don't want to trailer. As for all the accolades and nice comments, Thanks You. Keep in mind, I am only submitting the ideas that worked. You have no ideas all the DUMB ideas I have. I sort of fit the old farmer saying we have here in Iowa. Even a "blind" pig finds an acorn once in a while. <smile>. Ward
Another Question for Ward
As long as we're at the bow, I have another question. My h23 has an anchor locker which is great, except that the forestay is attached in the locker itself which makes it difficult to get to when attaching or adjusting. Has anyone dealt with this problem?
As long as we're at the bow, I have another question. My h23 has an anchor locker which is great, except that the forestay is attached in the locker itself which makes it difficult to get to when attaching or adjusting. Has anyone dealt with this problem?
several have
The way I dealt with it was to loosen the turnbuckle then retune. It is quick, but it still sucks trying to get the pin in the chainplate. Others have added a piece to the chainplate then shortened the forestay. I recall several discussions about this. Either do an archive search or post this question again and pick h23 as the relevant model. Sorry I can't be of more help Ward
The way I dealt with it was to loosen the turnbuckle then retune. It is quick, but it still sucks trying to get the pin in the chainplate. Others have added a piece to the chainplate then shortened the forestay. I recall several discussions about this. Either do an archive search or post this question again and pick h23 as the relevant model. Sorry I can't be of more help Ward
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