I am new to sailing ( a former power boater- sorry ) and I recently purchased a 93 VISION 32 and had it transported from Long Island to my sailing area. I was not present when the mast was taken down for transport and as a result I was not able to see how the rigging was set up. Come spring I will have to figure out how to rig the boat, with nothing but the few sketches included with the owners manual. Does anyone know of any reference sources which might make rigging the boat easier?
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Just a place to start looking... I'd find a yacht club or Hunter Owner Association or dealer in your area. I'm willing to bet there are sailors and marina owners in your area that will be willing to help you when the time comes. You might be able to get in with a group of sailors renting a crane for a day to step their masts. In marinas around here it is common to do that. Everyone helps each other, moving from boat to boat, while the crane is handy. Plenty of hands and extra tools makes it a lot easier.
Just a place to start looking... I'd find a yacht club or Hunter Owner Association or dealer in your area. I'm willing to bet there are sailors and marina owners in your area that will be willing to help you when the time comes. You might be able to get in with a group of sailors renting a crane for a day to step their masts. In marinas around here it is common to do that. Everyone helps each other, moving from boat to boat, while the crane is handy. Plenty of hands and extra tools makes it a lot easier.
Other V-32 owners.
You will probably hear from other Vision owners. The 32 and the 36 would be the same. In case you do not you could try writing to a few V-32 owners, there are 90 in the Owner's Directory(Related Link). As you doubtless know a feature of the Vision series is the free standing mast. I think you will find it is pretty obvious how to put it together. Getting the rigging tuned might be more of a challenge.
You will probably hear from other Vision owners. The 32 and the 36 would be the same. In case you do not you could try writing to a few V-32 owners, there are 90 in the Owner's Directory(Related Link). As you doubtless know a feature of the Vision series is the free standing mast. I think you will find it is pretty obvious how to put it together. Getting the rigging tuned might be more of a challenge.
A challenge Indeed !!!
Exactly how would you tune the rigging on a boat that has: No backstay. No sidestays. A forestay that is used only to support the furling headsail? How did that go? You can tuna piano but you can't tuna fish.
Sorry for the diversion. It just stuck me as being incredibly funny to think about tuning the free-standing rig. Come on, Ed, he admitted he was a NEW sailer. Ed's idea about contacting owners listed on this web site ia a good one. One V32 owner I have talked to is Ralph Schinella. If there is something he doesn't know about the Vision 32 it probably isn't worth knowing. He successfully raced one for a number of years and made a lot of really cool modifications to his boat. He is one smart guy.
Exactly how would you tune the rigging on a boat that has: No backstay. No sidestays. A forestay that is used only to support the furling headsail? How did that go? You can tuna piano but you can't tuna fish.
Sorry for the diversion. It just stuck me as being incredibly funny to think about tuning the free-standing rig. Come on, Ed, he admitted he was a NEW sailer. Ed's idea about contacting owners listed on this web site ia a good one. One V32 owner I have talked to is Ralph Schinella. If there is something he doesn't know about the Vision 32 it probably isn't worth knowing. He successfully raced one for a number of years and made a lot of really cool modifications to his boat. He is one smart guy.Thanks
Thanks for the ideas. I was at the winter storage site today to check for any snow buildup ( after all it's Canada and everyone knows we live in igloos and get upwards of 6 feet a day snowfall ) It looks like one other sailer has a Vision in storage, so I'm in luck. One of the reasons I went for a Vision is that the complicated rig tuning carried out by real sailors was far too complicated for a simple former, twin V8 inboard power barge owner such as myself. Tuning a power boat usually involves only the movement of a knob or buttom located on the 1000 watt AM/FM radio usually located near the on-board bar. You can appreciate my problem..........
Thanks for the ideas. I was at the winter storage site today to check for any snow buildup ( after all it's Canada and everyone knows we live in igloos and get upwards of 6 feet a day snowfall ) It looks like one other sailer has a Vision in storage, so I'm in luck. One of the reasons I went for a Vision is that the complicated rig tuning carried out by real sailors was far too complicated for a simple former, twin V8 inboard power barge owner such as myself. Tuning a power boat usually involves only the movement of a knob or buttom located on the 1000 watt AM/FM radio usually located near the on-board bar. You can appreciate my problem..........
Make sure to check the masthead
I think you will love the Vision. My wife and I sure do. while your mast is unstepped be sure to check the masthead, lights' wind instrument etc. My yard does not require me to unstep my mast each year. Saving me significant money. But I have not been to the top of my mast in 3 years. It is nice to know everything is ok up there. Ed is correct, V32 owners can be a great help when you have a new perplexing problem. Happy sailing! Spencer By the way, which week in August does the ice clear out to go sailing all the way up their in Canada?
I think you will love the Vision. My wife and I sure do. while your mast is unstepped be sure to check the masthead, lights' wind instrument etc. My yard does not require me to unstep my mast each year. Saving me significant money. But I have not been to the top of my mast in 3 years. It is nice to know everything is ok up there. Ed is correct, V32 owners can be a great help when you have a new perplexing problem. Happy sailing! Spencer By the way, which week in August does the ice clear out to go sailing all the way up their in Canada?
V32 Mast rigging
Check with Mike Webster (see email in Hunter owners listing). he gave me adetailed answer to the same question. Best, David Taylor
Check with Mike Webster (see email in Hunter owners listing). he gave me adetailed answer to the same question. Best, David Taylor
Quickest mast step ever!
I just purchased a 1994 Vision 36. I was speaking with the owner and he indicated that it really only takes a few minutes. Assuming that the forestay is attached to the mast, you would just attached a sling around the mast with a slight bias so the bottom of the mast has slightly more weight. The mast is then passed through the deck and the bolt passed through the hole in the bottom of the mast (keeps it from twisting). Then connect your electrical connections, hook up the forestay (and adjust) and you are ready to sail. (simplified of course) I would suggest that you consider removing and inspecting all of the sheaves on the mast while it is out of the boat. Replacment of bulbs may also be purdent at this time too. We should be launching ours sometime in March, so I will let everyone know if it really is that simple. If Rick Dinon will pipe in on this he should be able to give you some expert advise.
I just purchased a 1994 Vision 36. I was speaking with the owner and he indicated that it really only takes a few minutes. Assuming that the forestay is attached to the mast, you would just attached a sling around the mast with a slight bias so the bottom of the mast has slightly more weight. The mast is then passed through the deck and the bolt passed through the hole in the bottom of the mast (keeps it from twisting). Then connect your electrical connections, hook up the forestay (and adjust) and you are ready to sail. (simplified of course) I would suggest that you consider removing and inspecting all of the sheaves on the mast while it is out of the boat. Replacment of bulbs may also be purdent at this time too. We should be launching ours sometime in March, so I will let everyone know if it really is that simple. If Rick Dinon will pipe in on this he should be able to give you some expert advise.
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