I have now upgraded to a Hunter 336. I just went to prepare the mast for transport and I couldn't find the topping lift. It's been sitting on the rigid boom vang. Didn't they all come with the topping lift from the factory? It has the hole in the mast and labeled for it. I am confused. It has a sheave at the top of the mast without any halyards to it. Thanks as always!
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I bought it used. Thanks for the reply. I was told that your not supposed to leave the boom on the vang because it hurts the spring. I guess I was given wrong information.
Thank you both again for responding. I can't wait till my boat finally gets shipped.
Regards,
Jake
Not necessarily wrong Jake. I had a similar concern about my rigid vang and was advised by several people (both here and at my marina) to use the topping lift or halyard to support the tail of the boom while at the dock or on a mooring. This reduces wear cased by a bouncey boom over periods of time. In your case, just use the main halyard.
Dont know what year your 336 is but I think your gonna like it. Mine is a 95. Agree with the others and the 336 is a bit unique in her sail plan. The high roach main gets in the way of the topping lift EVERY time you tack. With the rigid vang and no topping lift this problem is eliminated. Just release the vang lines when your not sailing to take the pressure off the spring. I usually push up on the boom when I do this to make sure the spring is extended. We have had ours for 5 years now and love it. I have done a ton of stuff to her and can give you alot of tips and advice on working and finding things on a 336. Feel free to private message or email me. Have tons of pics on projects. Welcome!
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My email is jbarnes12@stny.rr.com. Please feel free to email me the pics and all that stuff. First order of business is to get the ice box converted to a fridge! Found the cu-55 for 600.00 brand new. The evap. plate is 149 for one with the 90 degree bend. Fits well under my buddies port settee.
One thing I was thinking about was putting in a sail track to make it easier to raise the main. I noticed that was really hard for the last 15 or so feet. Know anybody that did it and it made a difference??
Thanks again for all the help.
Peace,
Jake
I would love to chat about it. My buddy has one in our marina and we loved it so much that we bought one. It is a 95 with the traveler on the cabin top. My bud's is on the helm.
My email is jbarnes12@stny.rr.com. Please feel free to email me the pics and all that stuff. First order of business is to get the ice box converted to a fridge! Found the cu-55 for 600.00 brand new. The evap. plate is 149 for one with the 90 degree bend. Fits well under my buddies port settee.
One thing I was thinking about was putting in a sail track to make it easier to raise the main. I noticed that was really hard for the last 15 or so feet. Know anybody that did it and it made a difference??
Thanks again for all the help.
Peace,
Jake
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I sent you an email. As far as putting in a sail track, I personally, personally, think that is a waist of money. If you have your mast tuned correctly when you step it. And you put some "sail cote" or "mclube" on it, no problems. My wife can raise the sail from the mast just hauling on the halyard by her self. And we are not spring chickens, although not nearly as old as some of the old salts here.. ie Ross, Rick D... ha ah
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I sent you an email. As far as putting in a sail track, I personally, personally, think that is a waist of money. If you have your mast tuned correctly when you step it. And you put some "sail cote" or "mclube" on it, no problems. My wife can raise the sail from the mast just hauling on the halyard by her self. And we are not spring chickens, although not nearly as old as some of the old salts here.. ie Ross, Rick D... ha ah
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