Have you converted a 40.5 to a cutter rig? Were there any problems? Did it work? What's the cost? Pros and cons?
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It was a factory option. I have an inner forestay on a quick connect. I also have a jib for the unit. After six years, I have never used it, but would if cruising longer passages than a couple of days. Of course, with the stay mounted, tacking is a pain. If you have a good reason to do it, check with Hunter regarding the location of the mount, etc. (It is in the aft section of the anchor locker.) They may be able to build the chainplate to the factory specs. Rick D.
It was a factory option. I have an inner forestay on a quick connect. I also have a jib for the unit. After six years, I have never used it, but would if cruising longer passages than a couple of days. Of course, with the stay mounted, tacking is a pain. If you have a good reason to do it, check with Hunter regarding the location of the mount, etc. (It is in the aft section of the anchor locker.) They may be able to build the chainplate to the factory specs. Rick D.
Good point Rick.
That you have never used it is a good point. So it has to do with where and how you sail. It would be really expensive to add it and not use it. One of the sail rags did an article within the last year. I remember that it was very costly and a lot of that was for professional installers. Knowing how and where to install the mast tangs for example. Then there is the question of quick disconnect. In that case you probably cannot have a furler on the mid-stay. On my H37-cutter I often sail with the staysail and no yankee(jib). In winds over 22 kts. it is ideal. It is self-tacking and does not overpower the boat. But the stay and the sail are always there and ready(no furler). A cutter is also designed with the mast farther aft. So there is room to have a mid-stay and still tack a large jib. So I think it would be useful only for long outings where you could not outrun bad weather. Then you would have the perfect place for a storm jib.
That you have never used it is a good point. So it has to do with where and how you sail. It would be really expensive to add it and not use it. One of the sail rags did an article within the last year. I remember that it was very costly and a lot of that was for professional installers. Knowing how and where to install the mast tangs for example. Then there is the question of quick disconnect. In that case you probably cannot have a furler on the mid-stay. On my H37-cutter I often sail with the staysail and no yankee(jib). In winds over 22 kts. it is ideal. It is self-tacking and does not overpower the boat. But the stay and the sail are always there and ready(no furler). A cutter is also designed with the mast farther aft. So there is room to have a mid-stay and still tack a large jib. So I think it would be useful only for long outings where you could not outrun bad weather. Then you would have the perfect place for a storm jib.
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