Moving the traveller on a 45 Legend

[AsGoodAsItGets]

Hi:

I will be purchasing a 45 Legend. Like most of what the boat has to offer, but I'm sure I'm not the first one who does not like where the traveler is in the cockpit.

Has anybody moved the traveler or had an arch built to support the traveler?
If so, does it have any effect on the sailing characteristics of the boat? We would like extra room aft and would like to connect the dodger and the Bimini.
Can't do that with the present configuration.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, including the obvious....how much would something like that cost to do?

Thanks

 

[artboas]

Unwise to consider

Hi:

I will be purchasing a 45 Legend. Like most of what the boat has to offer, but I'm sure I'm not the first one who does not like where the traveler is in the cockpit.

Has anybody moved the traveler or had an arch built to support the traveler?
If so, does it have any effect on the sailing characteristics of the boat? We would like extra room aft and would like to connect the dodger and the Bimini.
Can't do that with the present configuration.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, including the obvious....how much would something like that cost to do?

Thanks

I would not do this. Way too many uncertainties.
Why not buy a different Hunter with an arch on it?

 

[Bill Roosa]

dito. taking off a traveler and moving this high stress component to a new not so designed for high stress location is "chocked full of uncertainty" All of which will not become apparent till the wind blows and your really need the traveler to work.

 

[artboas]

Another reason not to do it..

dito. taking off a traveler and moving this high stress component to a new not so designed for high stress location is "chocked full of uncertainty" All of which will not become apparent till the wind blows and your really need the traveler to work.

I've seen people snap their booms like a toothpick after changing the traveller configuration. Not pretty

 

[markwbird]

Traveller is in a great spot

As a racer and a frequent solo sailor it is all about functionality for me and I like where the traveler is on that boat. It's very accessible and the mainsheet attaches to the boom at the aft end making it possible to sheet in quickly without a winch. I believe that you should keep it right where it is. The 45 is a nice sailing boat and that traveler location is one of the reasons why. A good sailing boat beats a Winnebago on the water any day.

 

[AsGoodAsItGets]

Thanks for your reply

I would not do this. Way too many uncertainties.
Why not buy a different Hunter with an arch on it?

Given the overwhelming response on not moving the traveller, I get it and agree with the logic. artboas...you asked why not a Hunter with an Arch.

I am seeking a Hunter that represents the best of everything for everything that I am looking for. I have looked at the 40.5 and the 43 as well. I'd like a little more boat (ie the 45) and one thats held in high regard, but one that, by it's age is close to being depreciated out.

I kinda look at most fiberglass boats as a empty slate. I'm not afraid of spending money on a project, but really want to make sure that I don't buy a 150,000 boat that will be worth 100,000 in a year or two, I've already done that a couple times, so I learned my lesson.

Bottom line the Legend 45 seems to check most of those boxes for me....Good room, good sailing boat, comfortable, the traveller is just one thing that from a practicality standpoint was a bit concerning.

I appreciate your input!

 

[artboas]

Given the overwhelming response on not moving the traveller, I get it and agree with the logic. artboas...you asked why not a Hunter with an Arch.

I am seeking a Hunter that represents the best of everything for everything that I am looking for. I have looked at the 40.5 and the 43 as well. I'd like a little more boat (ie the 45) and one thats held in high regard, but one that, by it's age is close to being depreciated out.

I kinda look at most fiberglass boats as a empty slate. I'm not afraid of spending money on a project, but really want to make sure that I don't buy a 150,000 boat that will be worth 100,000 in a year or two, I've already done that a couple times, so I learned my lesson.

Bottom line the Legend 45 seems to check most of those boxes for me....Good room, good sailing boat, comfortable, the traveller is just one thing that from a practicality standpoint was a bit concerning.

I appreciate your input!

I'm a little biased, but I believe the 49 is the best cruiser Hunter has ever made.
With the right canvas it sails unbelievably well. The live aboard comfort is excellent.
There are a number of them on the market at excellent prices. You might look at this as an option