While poking around on Sailnet (www.sailnet.com) I found an on-line tutorial for the rules of the road, which included a section on navigation lights (click "Learn to Sail" from the Sailnet homepage). Some time back, there was a discussion about the absence of a steaming light (and wiring etc.) on the H23. Well, according to this tutorial, Int'l Rule 23(c)(i) allows you to display an all-around white light instead of a steaming light and stern light, but only if the vessel is less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) long. The side lights still have to be displayed. I know we griped about the steaming light thing before, but it looks like Hunter knew what they were doing. Now if we could just get the mast raising situation straightened out.... Peter S/V Raven
Steaming light on H23, one more time
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Mast Raising
Not sure what part of mast raising u are refering to,I had to first struggle to get mast up, I built a ramp that goes from top of transom to cabin top, 15.00 in materials, and now i walk it right up all alone, If u would like more details email me, mmsailor@ aol.com the ramp rides on trailer next to keel, all very simple and makes life easy, now if i can get boat lower on trailer for shallow water at ramps so i do not need to bury wheels of tow vehicle,
Not sure what part of mast raising u are refering to,I had to first struggle to get mast up, I built a ramp that goes from top of transom to cabin top, 15.00 in materials, and now i walk it right up all alone, If u would like more details email me, mmsailor@ aol.com the ramp rides on trailer next to keel, all very simple and makes life easy, now if i can get boat lower on trailer for shallow water at ramps so i do not need to bury wheels of tow vehicle,
Masthead lighting
While I don't have the rules of the road handy, I seem to remember from somewhere that it was not correct to display two stern lights (there is some significance to having 2 white lights showing to stern, but I can't remember what it is...). If one were to turn on the all-around light at the masthead of the 23 while under motor, one would be showing two whites to stern. In order to comply with the rule mentioned in Peter's post, I think one would have to disconnect the stern light of the H23 whe using the masthead light. If one were to disconnect the stern light on the 23 and use the masthead light instead, then it would always appear as though you were under power if viewed from the front. If you were to turn off the masthead light in this situation (as one should when under sail), no stern light would display. When I purchased my 23, the masthead light was broken. I replaced it with a perko model from West Marine, which has 2 bulbs - one showing forward (steaming) and one showing aft (When used with the steaming light, makes an all-round anchor light). The wiring in my mast was already in place to support a 3-wire installation; all I had to do was install a new deck fitting. I have also added a second switch panel to my (somewhat modified) electrical panel- I'll post pictures to the photo forum, if anyone wants to see my carpentry (un)skills... My ultimate opinion, though, is that most other boaters on the water would be happy to see ANY lights on your vessel (there is a bit of a problem with unlighted vessels in my cruising area); showing two to stern wouldn't make most of the local boaters in my area to even raise an eyebrow. --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind'
While I don't have the rules of the road handy, I seem to remember from somewhere that it was not correct to display two stern lights (there is some significance to having 2 white lights showing to stern, but I can't remember what it is...). If one were to turn on the all-around light at the masthead of the 23 while under motor, one would be showing two whites to stern. In order to comply with the rule mentioned in Peter's post, I think one would have to disconnect the stern light of the H23 whe using the masthead light. If one were to disconnect the stern light on the 23 and use the masthead light instead, then it would always appear as though you were under power if viewed from the front. If you were to turn off the masthead light in this situation (as one should when under sail), no stern light would display. When I purchased my 23, the masthead light was broken. I replaced it with a perko model from West Marine, which has 2 bulbs - one showing forward (steaming) and one showing aft (When used with the steaming light, makes an all-round anchor light). The wiring in my mast was already in place to support a 3-wire installation; all I had to do was install a new deck fitting. I have also added a second switch panel to my (somewhat modified) electrical panel- I'll post pictures to the photo forum, if anyone wants to see my carpentry (un)skills... My ultimate opinion, though, is that most other boaters on the water would be happy to see ANY lights on your vessel (there is a bit of a problem with unlighted vessels in my cruising area); showing two to stern wouldn't make most of the local boaters in my area to even raise an eyebrow. --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind'
Mast raising, take 2...
When I became owned by my 23, it didn't have a mast crutch - the mast was just resting on the cabin top. I fashioned a mast crutch out of a pressure treated 2x6, length 6'3", with two blocks of wood (drilled for the rudder pins) attached. I took a rubber roller (originally designed for a trailer) and fashioned a bracket for it at the top of the 'crutch'. Mast bungees to the roller, and then down to the aft end of the cockpit. The rig stands approx 10' from ground level in this setup. I included the length, because it is the perfect length to allow you to roll the mast back on the roller and insert the clevis pin through the mast base when setting up for launch. (only tricky part is getting the spreaders over the roller). To raise the mast, I use the 'one swift lifting motion' method- attach the jib halyard to the shackle for the tack of the jib, stand on the cabin top, get a good grip on the mast, check to make sure I'm not tangled in the rigging, lift with one swift smooth motion, and hold the mast in place with one hand while tightening the jib halyard with the other. To lower, I slowly let the jib sheet slip off the mast winch drum while controlling side-to-side swing with my legs (straddling the mast). I usually have no problems getting the mast to land on the crutch... If you're interested in my crutch design, I can post pictures... --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind'
When I became owned by my 23, it didn't have a mast crutch - the mast was just resting on the cabin top. I fashioned a mast crutch out of a pressure treated 2x6, length 6'3", with two blocks of wood (drilled for the rudder pins) attached. I took a rubber roller (originally designed for a trailer) and fashioned a bracket for it at the top of the 'crutch'. Mast bungees to the roller, and then down to the aft end of the cockpit. The rig stands approx 10' from ground level in this setup. I included the length, because it is the perfect length to allow you to roll the mast back on the roller and insert the clevis pin through the mast base when setting up for launch. (only tricky part is getting the spreaders over the roller). To raise the mast, I use the 'one swift lifting motion' method- attach the jib halyard to the shackle for the tack of the jib, stand on the cabin top, get a good grip on the mast, check to make sure I'm not tangled in the rigging, lift with one swift smooth motion, and hold the mast in place with one hand while tightening the jib halyard with the other. To lower, I slowly let the jib sheet slip off the mast winch drum while controlling side-to-side swing with my legs (straddling the mast). I usually have no problems getting the mast to land on the crutch... If you're interested in my crutch design, I can post pictures... --Jon Bastien H23 '2 Sheets to the Wind'
Lights
On many inland lakes, many boaters never look up to see mast head lights but usually ahead if at night. It never hurts to have as many lights on. It still amazes me how two bass boats in broad daylight in the middle of Smith Mountain Lake still hit head on. At night, too many fools out there and the more lights, the merrier for your safety. Talk to me in about 6 weeks and lets see what we can do about mast raising Crazy Dave
On many inland lakes, many boaters never look up to see mast head lights but usually ahead if at night. It never hurts to have as many lights on. It still amazes me how two bass boats in broad daylight in the middle of Smith Mountain Lake still hit head on. At night, too many fools out there and the more lights, the merrier for your safety. Talk to me in about 6 weeks and lets see what we can do about mast raising Crazy Dave
Lights
On many inland lakes, many boaters never look up to see mast head lights but usually ahead if at night. It never hurts to have as many lights on. It still amazes me how two bass boats in broad daylight in the middle of Smith Mountain Lake still hit head on. At night, too many fools out there and the more lights, the merrier for your safety. Talk to me in about 6 weeks and lets see what we can do about mast raising Crazy Dave
On many inland lakes, many boaters never look up to see mast head lights but usually ahead if at night. It never hurts to have as many lights on. It still amazes me how two bass boats in broad daylight in the middle of Smith Mountain Lake still hit head on. At night, too many fools out there and the more lights, the merrier for your safety. Talk to me in about 6 weeks and lets see what we can do about mast raising Crazy Dave
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