[Mike]

Does anyone know if hiking straps can be added to a Hunter 146 sailboat?

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[PaulK]

The way the cockpit seats and coaming are set up hiking out would be an uncomfortable thing. There is no flat side deck to sit on and hike from – the coaming/backrests and rubrails would quickly cut off circulation. The backrests on the cockpit seats also prevent leaning out much if you sit in the cockpit. A trapeze might be feasible if the mast is strong enough, but you’d need a trapeze harness and the rail would need roughing up to keep your feet from slipping. With a trapeze it’s important for the skipper and crew to coordinate movement so you don’t capsize to windward more than you have to.

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