New 240 owner with questions

[ollie-bout]

I'm and the very proud new owner of a 2000 H240 and have a couple of questions-
I just noticed today when I stepped the mast that the mast is not straight but angles back some 2-3" by the time you get to the mast head with most of the angle beyond the spreaders. Is that the way it's suppose to be or did I get masted? My other question are there any other 240 owners in Vt. or NH. that would be willing to talk sailing their 240 with me. Lee

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Lee;

I will be glad to call you if you want to provide a phone number where to call. Email me at davecondon@mindspring.com. I know the boat all too well.

crazy dave condon

 

[sesmith]

It sounds like you're talking about the mast bend? Here's a link that may help you with checking your rig. Note that the mast bend is set before stepping the mast, so should be easy to check with the mast down.

http://hunter.sailboatowners.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=87

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Sesmith;

With the Hunter trailerables, there is no need to preset the mast bend before stepping as all is done in hands reach as this is only a set of single spreaders whereas on the larger B &R rigs with double spreader, some prebend has to be set in the mast before stepping. Once the douple spreader mast is up someone still has to go up and do a final tune. I have tuned trailerable Hunter masts over 2500 times minimum count.

With a new person, I do not mind talking with him based on my experience as a designeer and dealer just to help a fellow sailor. I have yet to hear from him anyway.

crazy dave condon

 

[ollie-bout]

Dave- I'm at 802-333-4734 and home most of the time after 1pm -hitting the bed by 8:30 or so. I emailed you too and would be glad to call you. Thanks. Lee

 

[cephius (Dave)]

Here is a great link on rigging:
http://www.h260.com/rigging/rigging.html