What is this thing?

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enovillo

enovillo

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Dec 29, 2008
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2 33_77-83 Georgian Bay
Hi all,

I recently became the proud owner of a 1982 Hunter 33. While going through the boat, my wife found this plate of metal (see attached picture). We asked the previous owner what it is, and he said he thinks it's some kind of backing plate for an anchoring platform, but didn't seem to have a clear idea.

The plate is quite heavy, about 3/4" thick.

Does anybody know what it is?

Thanks!
 

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Ed Schenck

Ed Schenck

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
Not that I would have a clue but what are the dimensions? And what is written on the label besides '10' and 'Canada'? Very interesting with that strange cutout.
 
Manny

Manny

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Oct 5, 2006
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Hunter 82? 37 Cutter Wherever the wind takes me
Could it be a backing plate for a windlass?

Ed, I think that is a 10 Canadian Dollar bill - Probably for a size reference.

Manny
 
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Could it be a backing plate for the mainsheet traveller arch? did your boat come with the traveller arch? Most did, but a few did not... mainly boats destined for use as charters. Good Luck
 
enovillo

enovillo

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Dec 29, 2008
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Ed, Manny's right. I put a $10 bill on the plate for size reference. I didn't have a tape measure at the time.

My guess is that it's a backing plate, but I wasn't able to find an obvious place where the strange cut out would fit.

Thanks for your suggestions.
 
Karl13265

Karl13265

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Jul 19, 2007
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-Hunter 1995 - 40.5 Hunter Saint Andrews, NB, Canada
$10.00 Canadian Bill now worth, approximately $8.20 American. We poor Canadians measuring things with devalued money.
 
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sandpiper10471

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May 31, 2007
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Hunter 37 cutter Blind River
I used to have a H33. Fabulous boat. Takes the waves very well, can handle a lot of wind and sea, and goes to windward like a witch. Congratulations on a great purchase! Hope you enjoy her as much as I did mine!
Don't recognize the plate in question. I wonder if it were once a backing plate, possibly for a windlass, and someone cut out the odd shape to use for something else, although what is beyond me. I am almost sure, if we ever figure it out, we will all sit back and say, "Of course, I knew that"!
 
BreakingWind2

BreakingWind2

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Jan 14, 2009
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2 33 Port of Newcastle
Congrats on the boat, I have the same one.
I can't think of what that plate is for but if I do, I will let you know. Gonna cost you $10.00 though. :)
 
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n624ma

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Jan 27, 2007
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Hunter 33_77-83 Groton Ct
What is it?

I currently have an 1981 H33 and I can unequivocally state that the 81 didn't have one! :eek:

In other words NO IDEA, but, it looks real cool !!!!!!

By the way, we are about 6 years into ours and love it!!
 
Scott F. Murphy

Scott F. Murphy

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Jul 10, 2005
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Cherubini 33_77-83 New Orleans, LA
Turn the picture over, it looks like it would fit into the chain plate knees. I guess that's what you call those triangular blocks the chain plates are bolted to.

Has anyone seen what's in there?

If you know please let me know. I've had a bug making sawdust in one of mine.
 
enovillo

enovillo

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Dec 29, 2008
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2 33_77-83 Georgian Bay
I haven't tried to fit it on the chainplate knees. I'll give it a shot next time I'm on the boat (that'll be launch day, by the way, so I'm getting overwhelmed with excitement).

It's nice to know that other people own the same model and are happy with it :)
 
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