I urgently need to see a photo of the above from the front and the side. Fairly close up so that it fills the whole frame. Anyone got a 260 and a camera close by? I would really really appreciate it. Ray and crew if you are wondering why the need I'll report later. regards.
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H26 bow rail pictures
I have a few pictures of a h26 I can scan and send you. I don't know if the bow rail has changed from the h26 to the 260. Let me know if you would like me to scan these in and send them to you.
I have a few pictures of a h26 I can scan and send you. I don't know if the bow rail has changed from the h26 to the 260. Let me know if you would like me to scan these in and send them to you.
Here is a pix of a 260 bow
I just happened to have this photo. A friend was interested in this boat and I took several pix. This is the only one I have that shows the bow. Hope it helps. I'm having trouble posting this pix on HOW. I will try again. Email me with your address and I will send it directly if I am unable to post it on this site. Rich
I just happened to have this photo. A friend was interested in this boat and I took several pix. This is the only one I have that shows the bow. Hope it helps. I'm having trouble posting this pix on HOW. I will try again. Email me with your address and I will send it directly if I am unable to post it on this site. Rich
Bow Rail Pictures #1
Here are some pictures of my (new to me) H26 taken by the previous owner.
Here are some pictures of my (new to me) H26 taken by the previous owner.
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H26 (not the same)
Here's a closeup of my 1995 H26. I'm pretty sure the 260 is different; the rail and the foredeck are nearer to the same level, for one thing. The original H26 has no bow roller, and I think the 260 does.
Here's a closeup of my 1995 H26. I'm pretty sure the 260 is different; the rail and the foredeck are nearer to the same level, for one thing. The original H26 has no bow roller, and I think the 260 does.
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H260 bow
The 260 bow is quite different from the h26. This is a longer shot showing all of the bow. Brigg
The 260 bow is quite different from the h26. This is a longer shot showing all of the bow. Brigg
Thanks Jim and Brigg
This is just what I needed. Jim I really appreciate you going out and taking those snaps. Now the story. I guess because of the 35 years or so I have been messing around with yachts it has been always my rule to do things steady, steady, always with the utmost caution. Mind you I have sailed in many big seas and in terrible conditions but always with a consertive approach. On new years eve (and no, another rule is whilst in command I never drink) I was motoring around to the town jetty to get a good possy for the new years fire works display. I had to tie up for the family to get on board. I was approaching the jetty at barely any speed, heading straight into the slight breeze with the intention (probably done this hundreds and hundreds of times before) of easing her into reverse, swinging the tiller hard over, slightly increasing reverse rev to bring the stern gently to rest alongside the jetty. While still heading at right angles to the jetty, I guess about 10 foot from it, I decided that I would slow her down just a little more and so selected reverse and applied a few revs. To my supprise nothing much happened. She was still creeping forward. Put her out of gear and then back into reverse and applied a few more revs. Without any warning (now about 6 foot from the jetty) the motor increased in revs and I was unable to slow her or steer away. This is a little 8hp 4 stroke with high thrust prop. You guessed it. She jumped forward like a rabbit out of a hole and smashed into the jetty. On checking the motor I found that the linkage, for the gear selection, had come unclipped resulting in the motor being stuck in forward no matter where the remote lever was set. I have now zip tied the little clip clamp that hold the cable down hoping that this will never happen again. The damage to the yacht?? The back arm starboard side was torn out of the side, the navigation light smashed and in general the whole bow rail bent to an impossible? angle. The deck to jull join at the bow is smashed and hair line cracks extend down each side for about 10 inches under the join. Interesting thing this yachting business. You never stop learning. Usually I check everything but not this time!!
This is just what I needed. Jim I really appreciate you going out and taking those snaps. Now the story. I guess because of the 35 years or so I have been messing around with yachts it has been always my rule to do things steady, steady, always with the utmost caution. Mind you I have sailed in many big seas and in terrible conditions but always with a consertive approach. On new years eve (and no, another rule is whilst in command I never drink) I was motoring around to the town jetty to get a good possy for the new years fire works display. I had to tie up for the family to get on board. I was approaching the jetty at barely any speed, heading straight into the slight breeze with the intention (probably done this hundreds and hundreds of times before) of easing her into reverse, swinging the tiller hard over, slightly increasing reverse rev to bring the stern gently to rest alongside the jetty. While still heading at right angles to the jetty, I guess about 10 foot from it, I decided that I would slow her down just a little more and so selected reverse and applied a few revs. To my supprise nothing much happened. She was still creeping forward. Put her out of gear and then back into reverse and applied a few more revs. Without any warning (now about 6 foot from the jetty) the motor increased in revs and I was unable to slow her or steer away. This is a little 8hp 4 stroke with high thrust prop. You guessed it. She jumped forward like a rabbit out of a hole and smashed into the jetty. On checking the motor I found that the linkage, for the gear selection, had come unclipped resulting in the motor being stuck in forward no matter where the remote lever was set. I have now zip tied the little clip clamp that hold the cable down hoping that this will never happen again. The damage to the yacht?? The back arm starboard side was torn out of the side, the navigation light smashed and in general the whole bow rail bent to an impossible? angle. The deck to jull join at the bow is smashed and hair line cracks extend down each side for about 10 inches under the join. Interesting thing this yachting business. You never stop learning. Usually I check everything but not this time!!
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