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Re: Pulpit or Not

Posted By: Harv
Date: Friday, 30 September 2005, at 12:57 p.m.

In Response To: Pulpit or Not (Kevin)

Kevin,

Pulpits are not a cheap investment, and they can get in the way. Last year somone lost control of his boat and ended up ramming my pulpit while I was in my slip. The insurance check was for $6125, and that was after they deducted $500 for pre-existing condition.

You also need to decide whether you want fiberglass or teak. Butler makes both and will even match the color of your hull on the fiberglass pulpit.

As for looks and function, they are great for using with or storing your anchor. I plan to add a winch in the near future to make anchoring and retrieval a one man job. No more bow climbing in rough waters. I also placed my spot/search light on the forepeak of my pulpir and have seen other boats with this setup. As for looks, it's all personal. I happen to think that done right it adds to the look of my 31. Also consider extending your bowrail to match with the pulpit.
I sent you some pictures of Windstar via email for you to check to see if you like the look.

Harv

Messages In This Thread

Pulpit or Not
Kevin -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 11:37 a.m.

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JP -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 12:05 p.m.

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Brian Smith -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 1:34 p.m.

Ditto with JP= NO Pulpit *NM*
zerocavity -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 5:28 p.m.

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Harv -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 12:57 p.m.

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Mack -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 1:19 p.m.

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Capt. Dave Kosh -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 1:19 p.m.

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thudddd -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 1:42 p.m.

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Walter Kaprielian -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 2:48 p.m.

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Capt. Dick Dean -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 5:59 p.m.

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Harv -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 6:18 p.m.

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John F. -- Friday, 30 September 2005, at 8:43 p.m.

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Lynn F. -- Saturday, 1 October 2005, at 12:20 a.m.

Re: Pulpit or Not news *LINK*
94b5e -- Thursday, 29 June 2006, at 10:50 a.m.

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Doc -- Monday, 3 October 2005, at 9:37 p.m.

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Harv -- Monday, 3 October 2005, at 10:21 p.m.

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Harv -- Monday, 3 October 2005, at 10:25 p.m.

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Harv -- Monday, 3 October 2005, at 10:29 p.m.