I own a 1986 23.5...As I do a lot of solo sailing in my Hunter it would be nice to be able to raise the mast singlehanded...In canada many of the marinas have rigging wells but not so in the states...Anyone care to share if they have fited a single person raising system to their Hunter 23.5
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Ken Shubert
Single Handed Stepping --- No Problem
I rig/unrig ours singlehanded with no problems. Well......I have created some problems in the past. Don't get in a hurry and it probably is a good idea to use a check list too. Be very careful that the shroud turnbuckles are correctly oriented and there are no kinks in the cables. My biggest disaster was catching the forestay turnbuckle under the foot pivot which broke off a corner of the foot. Just go slow and watch! I always raise it on the trailer but some prefer floating --- works either way. My biggest problem is not having the jib halyard tight enough to start and not being able to quite get the forestay secured. The best use of a second person is to watch out for kinks and orient the turnbuckles. Even a 30mph breeze didn't cause me any problems. Experience is the best teacher! Ken S/V Wouff Hong
I rig/unrig ours singlehanded with no problems. Well......I have created some problems in the past. Don't get in a hurry and it probably is a good idea to use a check list too. Be very careful that the shroud turnbuckles are correctly oriented and there are no kinks in the cables. My biggest disaster was catching the forestay turnbuckle under the foot pivot which broke off a corner of the foot. Just go slow and watch! I always raise it on the trailer but some prefer floating --- works either way. My biggest problem is not having the jib halyard tight enough to start and not being able to quite get the forestay secured. The best use of a second person is to watch out for kinks and orient the turnbuckles. Even a 30mph breeze didn't cause me any problems. Experience is the best teacher! Ken S/V Wouff Hong
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duane
I have been told by some that it is not a problem, but after 2 seperate trys and risking damage to me and my boat, I do not think it can be done without a overhead hoist. when I have tried, I cannot get the mast past about 30 degrees even with a block and tackle. The problem I have found is at about 30 degrees the mast is very susceptable to side play, possibly I am not tall or strong enough. I'm sorry to be negative and I too would love to find a way, god luck
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Rick webb
Bridle?
It sounds like you do not have the bridle attached or maybe it is too loose. There are two cables that go from the little holes in the mast about three or four feet up to the rings on the stantions, they have a hook on one end and a latch called a "Pelican Hook" on the other. Using these bridles it really is an easy operation. As with many thing it is a matter of technique not brains or muscle that makes it easy.
It sounds like you do not have the bridle attached or maybe it is too loose. There are two cables that go from the little holes in the mast about three or four feet up to the rings on the stantions, they have a hook on one end and a latch called a "Pelican Hook" on the other. Using these bridles it really is an easy operation. As with many thing it is a matter of technique not brains or muscle that makes it easy.
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Gary Bridi
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Ken, I'd like to hear your comments/ experience regarding mast lowering. i am about to try it for the 1st time with one helper. Thanks Gary Bridi
Ken, I'd like to hear your comments/ experience regarding mast lowering. i am about to try it for the 1st time with one helper. Thanks Gary Bridi
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Ken Shubert
Plan Ahead
Look over things and visualize what has to happen. Be sure you have the 2 cables for the bridle that prevents side sway. Also be sure you have a cleat on the side of the mast up about 3'. The jib halyard must be cleated to the mast, not the regular jam cleat on the cabin roof. The jib halyard connects to an eye on one side of the 'gin pole' and the main sheet connects to the other and on to the eye in the anchor locker. After the mast is down, I just put the main sheet in the anchor locker for transporting. When raising the mast, be sure you put the little saddle for the vang on the pivot pin at the foot. Step it six times and you'll be proficient and at 10 times you'll invent some shortcuts. If you don't have a manual with the diagrams, just send me your E-mail address and I'll 'jpeg' them to you. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
Look over things and visualize what has to happen. Be sure you have the 2 cables for the bridle that prevents side sway. Also be sure you have a cleat on the side of the mast up about 3'. The jib halyard must be cleated to the mast, not the regular jam cleat on the cabin roof. The jib halyard connects to an eye on one side of the 'gin pole' and the main sheet connects to the other and on to the eye in the anchor locker. After the mast is down, I just put the main sheet in the anchor locker for transporting. When raising the mast, be sure you put the little saddle for the vang on the pivot pin at the foot. Step it six times and you'll be proficient and at 10 times you'll invent some shortcuts. If you don't have a manual with the diagrams, just send me your E-mail address and I'll 'jpeg' them to you. Ken S/V Wouff Hong
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Duane
bridle?
very interested in picture of the bridle setup, I could not find anything about in the manuel I recieved from hunter. It sounds like the answer to my problem-- love to hear more Ken, would you please send me a copy, duanej@mindspring.com Thanks, Duane
very interested in picture of the bridle setup, I could not find anything about in the manuel I recieved from hunter. It sounds like the answer to my problem-- love to hear more Ken, would you please send me a copy, duanej@mindspring.com Thanks, Duane
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