hunter traveller arch - Page 5

k1vsk · #41 (**permalink**) 02-10-2008

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Originally Posted by T34C

Alright, who is the candy ass that gave me a bad rep point from this thread saying only: "constantly likes to "dis" contrary opinions" and not even big enough to sign it??? I don't "dis" anyones opinions. I may disagree with them, but that is my perogative to do so. Hell, I usually AM the contray opinion!! In my OPINION the Hunter Rollbar is really F#@$% ugly on anyboat, especially Hunters. By the way, who uses a word like "DIS"??? What the hell are you, a wannabe 80's rapper????

K1vsk- was that you????

I don't even know how to do what you said happened and wouldn't bother if I did. Did I get blamed for disagreeing with you?

sanctuarysam · #42 (**permalink**) 02-10-2008

frankly i've never been drawn to the design or the absence of a backstay..just seems counterintuitive to me.
i'm a huge fan of trimming my own main, but my traveler is mounted on the coach roof..it is what it is..if i could change it would I?..yes, do i have any plans to change it anytime soon..uhm, no.
bottom line..sail what you like, and like what you sail. (with apologies to my fellow motorcyclists)

danielgoldberg · #43 (**permalink**) 02-10-2008

That might be the best cartoon strip I've ever read. Simply brilliant.

T34C · #44 (**permalink**) 02-10-2008

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Originally Posted by k1vsk

I don't even know how to do what you said happened and wouldn't bother if I did. Did I get blamed for disagreeing with you?

No, not at all. Just had to ask. The negative point was from post #10 of this thread where I quoted one of your posts. It was no doubt the work of some loser troll who doesn't even bother to be part of the discussions.

k1vsk · #45 (**permalink**) 02-10-2008

I'll give you one of my points, whatever they are.

For what it's worth to the discussion, I had a dock neighbor for a while last summer from AU who sailed a one-off around the world and it had an arch. Not pretty but apparently seaworthy.

sailingfool · #46 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by T34C

Alright, who is the candy ass that gave me a bad rep point from this thread saying only: "constantly likes to "dis" contrary opinions" and not even big enough to sign it??? I don't "dis" anyones opinions. I may disagree with them, but that is my perogative to do so. Hell, I usually AM the contray opinion!! In my OPINION the Hunter Rollbar is really F#@$% ugly on anyboat, especially Hunters. By the way, who uses a word like "DIS"??? What the hell are you, a wannabe 80's rapper????

K1vsk- was that you????

T34C
FWIW, I went thru the same negative rep stuff the last time I shared some frank comments about the Hunter brand...plus endless ad hominen talk from the same guy..enuf to just leave the board to the newbies...I hope this post doesn't start it again.

sanctuarysam · #47 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by sailingfool

T34C
FWIW, I went thru the same negative rep stuff with him the last time I shared some frank comments about the Hunter brand...plus endless ad hominen talk..enuf to just leave the board to the newbies...I hope this post doesn't start it again.

sheesh..giving negative rep and not signing it..we have a word for that where i come from...
okay..lots of words actually.
gonna keep my yap shut and try to hold onto my pathetic 2 points..

artbyjody · #48 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008

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Originally Posted by sanctuarysam

sheesh..giving negative rep and not signing it..we have a word for that where i come from...
okay..lots of words actually.
gonna keep my yap shut and try to hold onto my pathetic 2 points..

The only reason I am not up to SDs record is the neg rap from unknowns - I'd cry but but my PMS thing... it never makes sense .... its like having... well you get the pic.......you got a pos from me but mind you not positive in that sense... right?

sanctuarysam · #49 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008

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Originally Posted by artbyjody

The only reason I am not up to SDs record is the neg rap from unknowns - I'd cry but but my PMS thing... it never makes sense .... its like having... well you get the pic.......you got a pos from me but mind you not positive in that sense... right?

i luvs gettin sailnet warm & fuzzies...
as for the POS..well, kinda goes back to the original aspect of this thread.
on a side note, today was a great day..got my 2008 worst marine catalog..and got my sails back from Sailcare...a new thread about this incredibly satisfying experience on gear & maintenance to follow.
jody, thanks for the positive rep..

petegingras · #50 (**permalink**) 02-15-2008

There are/have been more knowledgeable/technical post here, but I’ve owed two hunters with the arch. A 2004 356 and a 2007 44DS, yes the arch is worth a look.

Your goose neck will have to be raised to accommodate the height of the arch, but you’ll never loose a head in the jibe. It also allows for more canvas coverage of the cockpit, but easily enough stowed to let in the sun.

To my knowledge these archs are glove and hand with the factional B & R rigging system, and yes the main sails are greater with larger roach, no battens as most are in mast furling.

The arch really comes together when all lines lead aft, allowing me to truly single-hand both the 356 and 44.

I’ve looked at the mount for the arches, as both were installed after I bought the boats from the factory, they appear to be mounted to the deck, with reinforced fiber glassed areas, and simple but stout backing plates. I do have some spider cracking around both arch bases, but have determined it to be mere gel coating cracks.

Good luck