I just picked up a Hunter 18.5 and when checking over the boat completely missed something during my inspection. When I got home, I raised the mast and to my surprise it appears as though there may have at one time been t-ball receivers installed on the mast. I asked the previous owner and he told me he slotted the t-balls directly into the slot in the mast. I'm pretty sure there were back plates or receivers installed since it looks like there are rivet holes were some once were. Am I crazy, or should this mast have either t-ball receivers or t-ball backing plates. Is it ok to slot them directly into the mast or should I add this to my list of projects?
Also, I'd like to repaint the bottom this winter and do some work on the trailer. How difficult is it to put the boat on stands / jacks? Is this something I can do myself or would I be treading into dangerous territory and risking some huge mistakes in possibly damaging the integrity of the hull in doing so because of my lack of experience?
Thanks in advance, I find these forums incredibly useful!
Also, I'd like to repaint the bottom this winter and do some work on the trailer. How difficult is it to put the boat on stands / jacks? Is this something I can do myself or would I be treading into dangerous territory and risking some huge mistakes in possibly damaging the integrity of the hull in doing so because of my lack of experience?
Thanks in advance, I find these forums incredibly useful!
