Please please please help a newbie!!

[LykaReynard]

I bought a 1984 Hunter 25.5 foot cruiser yesterday, this boat needs lots of work, and we are a misfit group of novices. I was curious if anyone might know the standard length and width of tacking (I think that is the name for the ropes?) for the vessel. I know I will have many more questions to come, but I am just trying to get a starting point. I really don't like how the ropes look and before I attach the sails I want fresh ones lol.

 

[Charlie13958]

You are going to need a basic book to start with. Here is one sold on this site.
http://shop.hunterowners.com/books/detail-books.htm?sku=66218&cat=1308

The lines to hoist sails are called halyards, do not cut off or pull out the old ones till you have new ones in hand, or have used the old ones to pull a leader line in place.

 

[Charlie13958]

Rigging is available from this site also.
http://shop.hunterowners.com/cordage/detail-rigsimple.htm?requiredfields=bid&next=list&bid=1822

 

[LykaReynard]

Thank you, I will keep the book in mind.

 

[LykaReynard]

The link with the ropes is very useful as well, much thanks!

 

[Deadline]

To replace the lines...

As suggested above, you should retain the old lines as leaders for the new ones. Simply use thin fishing line and sew a criss cross pattern from one end to the other, fairly snug. This will allow flexibility as the joints go over the sheeves atop the mast. Do not use duct tape.

 

[LykaReynard]

As suggested above, you should retain the old lines as leaders for the new ones. Simply use thin fishing line and sew a criss cross pattern from one end to the other, fairly snug. This will allow flexibility as the joints go over the sheeves atop the mast. Do not use duct tape.

I will keep that in mind when I change them, thank you cause I was thinking of duct tape lol. This will make it easier I hope