Can anyone give us information on a steadying sail, basically for use on the hook? We seem to travel a lot, but without a backstay (where most are used) we are wondering if other Hunter owners have used one. I checked the archives, but was unable to find any information on the subject.
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Anchor Sail
This subject comes up all the time. Try searching the archives for "Anchor Sail" using all words and try different years. 2003 has several. Without a back stay you will need to rig on a topping lift if you have one, or a spare halyard to the boom end or the stern of the boat. Bill
This subject comes up all the time. Try searching the archives for "Anchor Sail" using all words and try different years. 2003 has several. Without a back stay you will need to rig on a topping lift if you have one, or a spare halyard to the boom end or the stern of the boat. Bill
Thanks, Bill!
The Good Old Boat article I found was exactly what I was looking for----now we only have to adapt it for the B&R rig.
The Good Old Boat article I found was exactly what I was looking for----now we only have to adapt it for the B&R rig.
Google for "riding sail"
A search for "riding sail" (the proper term AFAIK) on the rec.boats.cruising NG, e.g. using Google groups, returns some 157 articles, whereas "anchor sail" returns only 27.... Success! Flying Dutchman
A search for "riding sail" (the proper term AFAIK) on the rec.boats.cruising NG, e.g. using Google groups, returns some 157 articles, whereas "anchor sail" returns only 27.... Success! Flying Dutchman
Let us know how adapt to B&R
If you figure out how to adapt to the Hunter rig, appreciate if you'd let us know. Thanks!
If you figure out how to adapt to the Hunter rig, appreciate if you'd let us know. Thanks!
Our Solution
May not work for other B&R rigs, but where there's a will there's a way. We have one of 2 Hunter 320's that have a flat bimini----it is rigid and flat and is attached to the top of the arch. The entire outer edge is stainless tubing and the fabric is laced onto the tubing. We love it because it is extremely sturdy and allows easy access into the cockpit from the dock---no straps---and LOTS of headroom. Get out a 2003-2004 Sailrite Catalog and look for their #90011 Anchor Riding Sail Kit. We plan to use a line from the center back of our bimini along with the topping lift (rather than a backstay) and then another line straight to the mast to secure it. When I called Sailrite to inquire, they were extremely helpful, so if there is anyone that can possibly give advice it would appear they can. Another possibility would be to use the main halyard instead of the topping lift. We anchored for 4-5 days straight last summer and did not have one----but our friends (who do not own a Hunter) did. They sat still with nose into the wind, but we just sailed and sailed and sailed. In close quarters we will feel much better if this works as planned.
May not work for other B&R rigs, but where there's a will there's a way. We have one of 2 Hunter 320's that have a flat bimini----it is rigid and flat and is attached to the top of the arch. The entire outer edge is stainless tubing and the fabric is laced onto the tubing. We love it because it is extremely sturdy and allows easy access into the cockpit from the dock---no straps---and LOTS of headroom. Get out a 2003-2004 Sailrite Catalog and look for their #90011 Anchor Riding Sail Kit. We plan to use a line from the center back of our bimini along with the topping lift (rather than a backstay) and then another line straight to the mast to secure it. When I called Sailrite to inquire, they were extremely helpful, so if there is anyone that can possibly give advice it would appear they can. Another possibility would be to use the main halyard instead of the topping lift. We anchored for 4-5 days straight last summer and did not have one----but our friends (who do not own a Hunter) did. They sat still with nose into the wind, but we just sailed and sailed and sailed. In close quarters we will feel much better if this works as planned.
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