This is my first boat and I'm having problems with the mast raising/lowering system. Directions in previous owners manual not very good. Can anyone direct me to good directions. Also not sure that I have all the parts needed. thanks for your help.
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Ray Bowles
Joe, That's better, now with your new name let's
raise your mast. Damn, that didn't sound good, but I'm not going back to explain. What year is your boat? With that answer I'm sure the help you need will be posted. Add your name and boat to the Hunter owners directory or e-mail back to me with a phone number or e-mail. Without your last name I can't find you. If you haven't had an answer by 5pm your time on this posting then e-mail me. Ray Bowles S/V Speedy
raise your mast. Damn, that didn't sound good, but I'm not going back to explain. What year is your boat? With that answer I'm sure the help you need will be posted. Add your name and boat to the Hunter owners directory or e-mail back to me with a phone number or e-mail. Without your last name I can't find you. If you haven't had an answer by 5pm your time on this posting then e-mail me. Ray Bowles S/V Speedy
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Crazy Dave Condon
Joe, call me
Joe; I introduced the Hunter 23.5 originally and know the boat by the back of my hand. If you want to know, call Gregg Emerson at Hunter and he will give you my phone number as he monitors this forum and when he sees this he will give you the number. I am a dealer but I do not let folks knwo who I am or where I am. In this case, I think a phone call is warranted. Look forward to hearing from you. Crazy Dave Condon
Joe; I introduced the Hunter 23.5 originally and know the boat by the back of my hand. If you want to know, call Gregg Emerson at Hunter and he will give you my phone number as he monitors this forum and when he sees this he will give you the number. I am a dealer but I do not let folks knwo who I am or where I am. In this case, I think a phone call is warranted. Look forward to hearing from you. Crazy Dave Condon
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Chip Tobey
Ward's Miracle Tripod
Joe, I have a 1988 H23 and stepping the mast was a real chore. I'm not certain how the procedure for the 23.5 differs, but this year I built a mast raising tripod designed by fellow Hunter owner Ward Niffenegger and it helped tremendously. What the tripod does is limit the mast's lateral movement, so you and your helper can concentrate on getting the spar vertical. I'm fairly confident the concept could be used with the 23.5. Ward's design is nicely explained and illustrated in the Photo Forum. Search for H23 photos. In addition, there is a second procedure outlined by another owner which may be helpful.
Joe, I have a 1988 H23 and stepping the mast was a real chore. I'm not certain how the procedure for the 23.5 differs, but this year I built a mast raising tripod designed by fellow Hunter owner Ward Niffenegger and it helped tremendously. What the tripod does is limit the mast's lateral movement, so you and your helper can concentrate on getting the spar vertical. I'm fairly confident the concept could be used with the 23.5. Ward's design is nicely explained and illustrated in the Photo Forum. Search for H23 photos. In addition, there is a second procedure outlined by another owner which may be helpful.
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Steve
i hope i can explain this well.
I hope I can explain this well. The previous owner of my boat had installed a small block on the bow and attached a line to the top of the mast. He would align the bottom of the mast to the cradle on the deck then run the line on the top of the mast through the block on the bow. He would then stand off the boat about 20-30feet in front and pull the line. The only problem I have ever experienced is the line on top of the mast occasionally gets in the way of the halyards. Now I had the bright idea to tie that line down to the backstay. I drew a little diagram, hope this helps. http://www.websdf.com/boat/chute.html Steve H23 - Spray
I hope I can explain this well. The previous owner of my boat had installed a small block on the bow and attached a line to the top of the mast. He would align the bottom of the mast to the cradle on the deck then run the line on the top of the mast through the block on the bow. He would then stand off the boat about 20-30feet in front and pull the line. The only problem I have ever experienced is the line on top of the mast occasionally gets in the way of the halyards. Now I had the bright idea to tie that line down to the backstay. I drew a little diagram, hope this helps. http://www.websdf.com/boat/chute.html Steve H23 - Spray
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Mike
23.5 Mast Raising
Joe, What year is your 23.5? I have a '96 h23.5 and can give you the instuctions you need. I had the same problem when I got our boat and being an engineer thought I could figure this out, However the first mate had a better idea. We went to a Hunter dealer and asked. The previous owner had all his work done by his yard so had no clue. I believe that the system for the 93 to 96 23.5 are different than the later H24's. On the 23.5, you should have a gin pole (about 9 feet long), two short side stays (aprox.4 feet long)and the main halyard sheet to do this job. You will insert the gin pole into the hole at the base of the mast after pulling the mast back and inserting the pin connecting the mast base to the mounting plate on the cabin top. Connect the jib halyard to the aft eye on the pole and Allow about a 15 degree aft angle on the gin pole. Cleat off the jib halyard to the mast. Connect the main sheet to the eye in the anchor locker and connect the other end to the forward eye in the gin pole with the cam cleat to the gin pole. Connect the side stays to the mast and to the eyes provided on the stantions. The hooks on the side stays will go in if inserted from the aft and then rotated forward. This step is important as it will keep the mast from swaying side to side. After all is rigged just pull in the main sheet and the mast will go up easily. We have to double check that the turnbuckles don't jam as the mast is raised. I've also learned to check that all halyards and sheets are properly aligned when the mast is partway up. I have a furler on my boat but the process is the same without. Once the mast is up pin the furler/forestay, disconnect the gin pole and side stays and continue rigging. Much easier than it sounds. If I've missed anything, perhaps someone on the list will have additional advice. Mike D s/v Sail La Vie
Joe, What year is your 23.5? I have a '96 h23.5 and can give you the instuctions you need. I had the same problem when I got our boat and being an engineer thought I could figure this out, However the first mate had a better idea. We went to a Hunter dealer and asked. The previous owner had all his work done by his yard so had no clue. I believe that the system for the 93 to 96 23.5 are different than the later H24's. On the 23.5, you should have a gin pole (about 9 feet long), two short side stays (aprox.4 feet long)and the main halyard sheet to do this job. You will insert the gin pole into the hole at the base of the mast after pulling the mast back and inserting the pin connecting the mast base to the mounting plate on the cabin top. Connect the jib halyard to the aft eye on the pole and Allow about a 15 degree aft angle on the gin pole. Cleat off the jib halyard to the mast. Connect the main sheet to the eye in the anchor locker and connect the other end to the forward eye in the gin pole with the cam cleat to the gin pole. Connect the side stays to the mast and to the eyes provided on the stantions. The hooks on the side stays will go in if inserted from the aft and then rotated forward. This step is important as it will keep the mast from swaying side to side. After all is rigged just pull in the main sheet and the mast will go up easily. We have to double check that the turnbuckles don't jam as the mast is raised. I've also learned to check that all halyards and sheets are properly aligned when the mast is partway up. I have a furler on my boat but the process is the same without. Once the mast is up pin the furler/forestay, disconnect the gin pole and side stays and continue rigging. Much easier than it sounds. If I've missed anything, perhaps someone on the list will have additional advice. Mike D s/v Sail La Vie
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