Has anyone modified the mainsail leech or custom ordered a main so the boom remains horizontal and doesnt hang in the cockpit? The current set up would make it impossible have a bimini up under sail. I already checked the achives and found some information but would like more. Does anyone have a bimini or full "camper" canvas for their H23. If so, who did you order it from. Steve
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Been there
Your sail may be stretched
I knew a Hunter 23 whose original sail was stretched so out of shape that the crew had to do gymnastics to avoid the boom on tacks. The new owners wisely had the sail recut. Recutting does more than change the sail's dimensions. It also restores the sail's shape. If you get it cut high, you will lose some sail area at the foot, but the H23 is a reasonably lively boat, and what you lose in sail area, you may make up in better sail shape. Find a loft you trust and take their advice.
I knew a Hunter 23 whose original sail was stretched so out of shape that the crew had to do gymnastics to avoid the boom on tacks. The new owners wisely had the sail recut. Recutting does more than change the sail's dimensions. It also restores the sail's shape. If you get it cut high, you will lose some sail area at the foot, but the H23 is a reasonably lively boat, and what you lose in sail area, you may make up in better sail shape. Find a loft you trust and take their advice.
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Scott Wells
New Sail
Steve: Had the same problem on my 86h23. After much discussion with the sail maker I decided to replace the main and wow what a difference. The new sail has great shape and is far superior to those cheesy stock sails. Install your bimini first then take measurements for the new main and you can't go wrong. If you would like the particulars on cost the loft I used email me: wells@stic.net
Steve: Had the same problem on my 86h23. After much discussion with the sail maker I decided to replace the main and wow what a difference. The new sail has great shape and is far superior to those cheesy stock sails. Install your bimini first then take measurements for the new main and you can't go wrong. If you would like the particulars on cost the loft I used email me: wells@stic.net
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mike43067
new sail, same problem
I have a brand new mainsail on my 23 and the boom still hangs low. Don't think it's necessarily simply a stretched sail. Of course this sail was ordered by the previous owner and not cut particularly to keep the boom level. Although I've noticed the main doesn't go completely to the top of the mast either. It looks like I could raise the boom about a foot but I hate to mess with the balance of the boat. Any thoughts?
I have a brand new mainsail on my 23 and the boom still hangs low. Don't think it's necessarily simply a stretched sail. Of course this sail was ordered by the previous owner and not cut particularly to keep the boom level. Although I've noticed the main doesn't go completely to the top of the mast either. It looks like I could raise the boom about a foot but I hate to mess with the balance of the boat. Any thoughts?
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Gary Bridi
H23 Bimini
Steve, I have a 1992 H23 for which I purchases a bimini last year from Ameriseam...I thought they were great. They had to do a modification after they sent it to me to allow the split backstay to pass through the bimini. As for the boom being too low, it clears the bimini by about 2 inches and I have not had a problem...I have not noticed that the boom hangs low as otjhers have described. Hope that helps, Gary
Steve, I have a 1992 H23 for which I purchases a bimini last year from Ameriseam...I thought they were great. They had to do a modification after they sent it to me to allow the split backstay to pass through the bimini. As for the boom being too low, it clears the bimini by about 2 inches and I have not had a problem...I have not noticed that the boom hangs low as otjhers have described. Hope that helps, Gary
Bimini and boom get along
As far as I can tell, my main (Neil Pryde) is the original one that came with the boat (1988). Although the main does look a bit stretched out, the boom does not droop nor foul the bimini. In all fairness, I am not sure of my bimini's origin, in fact I suspect that it may be custom built. However, I also know that I have a Z-spar mast (the bendy one) and the mainsail goes all the way to the top. Try borrowing a fairly new mainsail from someone and run it up your mast. If the boom still droops like it did with your sail, make sure that the main can actually go all the way up. Check your halyard shackle too, make sure it's not too long. If none of these things helps, it sounds like you may have a real problem. If the boom is fine with the new sail, you know what to do. Good luck. Peter s/v Raven
As far as I can tell, my main (Neil Pryde) is the original one that came with the boat (1988). Although the main does look a bit stretched out, the boom does not droop nor foul the bimini. In all fairness, I am not sure of my bimini's origin, in fact I suspect that it may be custom built. However, I also know that I have a Z-spar mast (the bendy one) and the mainsail goes all the way to the top. Try borrowing a fairly new mainsail from someone and run it up your mast. If the boom still droops like it did with your sail, make sure that the main can actually go all the way up. Check your halyard shackle too, make sure it's not too long. If none of these things helps, it sounds like you may have a real problem. If the boom is fine with the new sail, you know what to do. Good luck. Peter s/v Raven
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Russell Hudson
Bimini
I have a 240 for which I hunted high and low for a good bimini. The one my dealer got from hunter was a joke. It sat too low, and interfered with the stern rail seats(up or down). I finally took my boat to a local awning shop. I parked it in his lot, raised the mast and boom(no sail). I showed him what I wanted, and that afternoon I had a bimini. I paid about $300 for the thing. I was going to pay about $420 for the hunter bimini. Works great. Russell Hudson Rhudson72@aol.com s/v Summer Luvin'
I have a 240 for which I hunted high and low for a good bimini. The one my dealer got from hunter was a joke. It sat too low, and interfered with the stern rail seats(up or down). I finally took my boat to a local awning shop. I parked it in his lot, raised the mast and boom(no sail). I showed him what I wanted, and that afternoon I had a bimini. I paid about $300 for the thing. I was going to pay about $420 for the hunter bimini. Works great. Russell Hudson Rhudson72@aol.com s/v Summer Luvin'
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