Hunter 23, what are these?

Jun 27, 2012
34
hunter 23 Acton Lake Hueston Woods State Park Oxford OH
Pardon my finger. These are on both the port and starboard side where the the lifelines attach near the transom.

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Thanks much Chris.
 
Jan 22, 2008
272
Hunter 23 Tampa Bay
Mine have these extensions that come up from both sides and sort of point to the center of the boat. Stick up about three inches. Not sure if this is standard but I have my backstay connected to these with a sliding tensioner. Works well. When I pulled them out, they just slid out and are about 5" long.
 
Apr 27, 2010
1,279
Hunter 23 Lake Wallenpaupack
Carboman, I doubt that is standard. My backstay attaches to steel straps attached at the top of the transom, which looks like it is probably the standard from Hunter. Of course, these are not adjustable unless you count use of the turnbuckles.
 
Jan 22, 2008
272
Hunter 23 Tampa Bay
Previous owner made some interesting mods. I'll take a few pics and maybe some time you can send me a few of how yours is setup. I'd like to change it because sitting in the aft port and starboard corners while steering can be uncomfortable do to the backstay system in your back. Thinking of rigging a backrest.