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      I just received a couple of questions via the “Contact us” page so I’m copying them here if anyone can help.

      HT Spray hood or Doghouse
      Hello, I am thinking of buying a 78 HT which looks in good condition,
      but lacks a sprayhood or Doghouse. Do you have any idea how much these
      items cost? It has just been fitted with a Yamaha 9.9 outboard, high
      thrust prop, long shaft. Does this limit me to coastal cruising, or
      would a silette leg be better?
      Thanks for any help
      Neville.

      And the second question is –

      Mast lowering
      Hi, I’m looking to buy a HT 26 Mk IV. I will need to transport it by
      road. How easy is it for 2 or 3 guys to lower the mast or is it a
      crane job? Any info would be very welcome, many thanks
      Tim Haigh

      #12227

        re 9.9 Yamaha o/b
        Allegro III has an 8hp Yamaha o/b and it hasn’t stopped me clocking 55,000 miles of ocean sailing. But it’s a real pain maneuvering into/out of marinas. !

        There are some forum posts that may be of interest –

        https://development.htcca.co.uk/topic/lowering-the-mast-on-an-ht26/
        and
        https://development.htcca.co.uk/topic/from-sprayhood-to-fixed-wheelhouse/
        and
        https://development.htcca.co.uk/topic/spray-hood/

        There may be others. Hope there is something of use there.
        Mike

        #12231

          Spray hoods – quotes this year 2016, south coast England, varied from £800 to £1100 plus VAT. This was just for canvas, not frame! So, very expensive. That said, IMHO, an HT without a hood, sailing in the UK, is not a good idea (unless you like a lot of water in your face).

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