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Barry
03-06-2000, 11:12 am
I would like to install a 17x17 hatch between the companion way and the mast centered over the cabin. The last one I installed was on the bow of a Columbia 23 and ended up cutting the wires leading to the bow lights OOPS. Is there anything I need to be careful of. My mast steps on the keel (H30 1975 vintage). Will this weaken the cabin top? Thanks for the replies in advance Barry
Jay Hill
03-07-2000, 12:58 am
Your Owner's Manual should have a wiring diagram in it.
Ed Schenck
03-07-2000, 02:41 am
here's some additional info. The Hunter manuals are online and here is the address of your electrical diagram: "http://people.ne.mediaone.net/tlyons/tdl/hunter/pg39.JPG". No quotes, of course. It looks like the wires come from the port side on a line just a few inches aft of the mast. And properly installed the hatch should actually strengthen the cabin top. My boat(37C) has one half-way between the mast and the companionway.