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seanreid71

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May 22, 2013
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Hunter 76 Hunter 30 Belhaven NC
Does anyone have the dimensions of the cockpit on a mid 70's Hunter 30. I need to get a Bimini and the boat is 4 hours away. Would like to get an adjustable kit that will work in the time being until i can build a really solid custom rig

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Sean
 
ggrizzard

ggrizzard

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May 27, 2004
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Hunter 30_74-83 Ponce Inlet FL
I'll try to measure mine today. Remember the traveler and main sheet has to be clear, so I'll measure that point to the stern rail (Pushpit, Taffrail).
 
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seanreid71

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May 22, 2013
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Hunter 76 Hunter 30 Belhaven NC
I need

rail to rail
attachment point to attachment point
height to boom from attachment point
height to boom from rail

not sure if i am going to rail mount or deck mount
 
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Ed Schenck

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
I made mine from a Sailrite kit. Tapped and machine-screwed the mounts to toerail to get maximum width. Also have traveler in cockpit but you can go well beyond the pushpit rail unless you have something like a radar pole back there. And I do.
 
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ggrizzard

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May 27, 2004
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Hunter 30_74-83 Ponce Inlet FL
Sorry Sean, Backus Interruptus has caused a delay in my timetable. Will try today. Thanks for giving me the spec you want, though my bimini frame is mounted on the winch lip, not the toe rail.
 
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ggrizzard

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May 27, 2004
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Hunter 30_74-83 Ponce Inlet FL
OK Sean, Here's what I was able to get for you:

Height from horizontal toe rail plane to top of the bimini at center - 58 inches.
Horizontal width from toe rail to toe rail at forward edge of bimini - 100 inches.
Horizontal width from toe rail to toe rail at stern edge of bimini - 72 inches.

Don't forget the split (or single ) backstay which must penetrate the bimini.

Hope this helps.

G.
 
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H33CRich

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Sep 26, 2011
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Hunter 33_77-83 Cedar Creek Sailing Center, NJ
You should really build a simple jig out of 1x2 lumber to ensure proper height boom clearance, width, aft coverage. I have made two (one cloth and the latest is a hardtop) and the jig takes the guess work out. Or have a pro build you one for about $1k.
 
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seanreid71

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May 22, 2013
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Hunter 76 Hunter 30 Belhaven NC
Thank you both, I plan on one day having a custom rig made, but need something for an end of month transit from Middle Chesapeake bay to Southern NC coastal. I have to change marinas and do not have time for a custom solution. I found a boxed bimini set from Overtons that fits the bill and can be removed quickly if needed.
 
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seanreid71

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May 22, 2013
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Hunter 76 Hunter 30 Belhaven NC
working with a Overtons Bimini kit. Looks like it will work well. Final install this weekend

Pic 1 shows frame tied to rear stays
Pic 2 show new zipper to allow for install around the rear stay
 

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malyea

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Dec 15, 2009
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'87 Irwin 43 Sea Breeze
seanreid71 said:
working with a Overtons Bimini kit. Looks like it will work well. Final install this weekend

Pic 1 shows frame tied to rear stays
Pic 2 show new zipper to allow for install around the rear stay
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Great! Looking to do something similar on my '82 H30. Plz post a couple photos when fully rigged/setup.

Thanks

If you get a chance on your passage south, don't miss anchoring up in Lookout Bight for a couple/few/many days.....
 
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seanreid71

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May 22, 2013
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Hunter 76 Hunter 30 Belhaven NC
will do,, lookout is way south of my destination, but that is on the tour list for later in the summer
 
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