I just purchased a 1980 Hunter 30'. Looking at the lines aboard the boat, it seems its time to replace them all. What I'm looking for is a spec sheet on the length of the halyards for the whole boat. (main, jib,spinnaker, toping lift) Does anybody have lenghts of what these lines may be? Any ideas?
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Doug T.
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I doubt that you'll find a "spec sheet" with that info. It's not hard to just break out a long tape measure and measure them yourself. You can also infer most of the lengths simply by looking at the I/J/P/E specs for your boat and adding a couple extra feet for something to grab onto. If your lines aren't run aft to the cockpit now, and you are considering doing that in the future, you might want to make your new lines long enough to serve that purpose. (It's always easier to make a line shorter than it is to make it longer.....)
I doubt that you'll find a "spec sheet" with that info. It's not hard to just break out a long tape measure and measure them yourself. You can also infer most of the lengths simply by looking at the I/J/P/E specs for your boat and adding a couple extra feet for something to grab onto. If your lines aren't run aft to the cockpit now, and you are considering doing that in the future, you might want to make your new lines long enough to serve that purpose. (It's always easier to make a line shorter than it is to make it longer.....)
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Ed Schenck
One idea.
Since you are going to replace them why not run messenger lines? Buy some cheap line at Home Depot and sew or otherwise attach securely to the bitter end of each halyard(see Photo Forum for one attachment idea). Pull the halyards out and measure them. Secure the messengers for later pulling through the new halyards. I bought mine from Sailnet, Link below.
Since you are going to replace them why not run messenger lines? Buy some cheap line at Home Depot and sew or otherwise attach securely to the bitter end of each halyard(see Photo Forum for one attachment idea). Pull the halyards out and measure them. Secure the messengers for later pulling through the new halyards. I bought mine from Sailnet, Link below.
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Chuck
I sail a '83 Hunter 31. The owner's manual has a chart showing the size and length of all lines. I would be happy to E-Mail you this information if you think it would help. Other suggestion is to contact Hunter and ask for a copy of the manual for your boat. They sent me a copy for a small ($15) charge. Chuck Dickhut S/V Kililani
Measure them yourself.
Paul: Another method (better than getting it wrong) is to send a messanger line up on the halyard. This will give you the measurement from the top of the mast to the deck. You can then double this and add what you need for tailing. You can also measure the topping lift with the same method. If you have roll up 100 ft tape measure, you could use it instead of a messanger line. PS: Not all of the H'30 had the same size rig.
Paul: Another method (better than getting it wrong) is to send a messanger line up on the halyard. This will give you the measurement from the top of the mast to the deck. You can then double this and add what you need for tailing. You can also measure the topping lift with the same method. If you have roll up 100 ft tape measure, you could use it instead of a messanger line. PS: Not all of the H'30 had the same size rig.
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Bill O'Donovan
When replacing the lines....
Check the Archives on this site for good advice on how to run the new lines up behind the old lines. The last thing you want to do is lose these new (or old) lines at the top of the mast or inside the boom.
Check the Archives on this site for good advice on how to run the new lines up behind the old lines. The last thing you want to do is lose these new (or old) lines at the top of the mast or inside the boom.
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Steve O.
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You know your mast height so you need approx. 2 x mast ht. plus tails for main and genny halyards and topping lift. Rule of thumb for genny sheets is 1.5 x LOA.
You know your mast height so you need approx. 2 x mast ht. plus tails for main and genny halyards and topping lift. Rule of thumb for genny sheets is 1.5 x LOA.
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