Hello all,
My name is William and I am new to this site but have found it helpful thus far. Wondering if any one may have input on certain areas I need to check and work on with a Hunter 27 I may own soon.
I recently came into negotiations for a Hunter 27 which was made in 77, I think. It has a 1GM Yanmar (seized and needs to be overhauled). The hull and deck look good but could use a coating of bottom paint and some gelcoat. Rigging and sails were stored indoors and kept up.
This is going to be the first boat I have ever owned. My father recently left his work due to a surgery and has mentioned he always wanted to go up the Hudson. Thought this would be a perfect opportunity to try that out; and get him to help out with the boat. I have looked over the boat a few times and it has a list of things needing repair. but for $300 she gets a new lease on life and I can have an experience I always wanted. She needs a rudder repair, electrical stuff here and there. inside was CLEAN, left for a long time with no care I was surprised at how clean it was. No mold or leaks from rain accept by the cock pit hatch. My dad used to work on Marine vessels, but the big commercial stuff, My experience sailing was a 1 year class I took in high school were we pretty much had our hands-on with little Chrysler built open tops of 13' or so. any input into how a shoal draft H27 of this vintage handles, deck and rigging upgrades, just about any notes you guys can offer would be appreciated. Even linking me to another existing forum would be appreciated. This is going to be an adventure in craftsmanship and upkeep as much as sailing so don't be afraid to go into in-depth and complicated repairs/ maintenance issues that this vessel might be in need of. I will be picking up the title for her soonish, I hope. So looking forward to the slurry of work before getting her wet.
Happy sailing,
William
My name is William and I am new to this site but have found it helpful thus far. Wondering if any one may have input on certain areas I need to check and work on with a Hunter 27 I may own soon.
I recently came into negotiations for a Hunter 27 which was made in 77, I think. It has a 1GM Yanmar (seized and needs to be overhauled). The hull and deck look good but could use a coating of bottom paint and some gelcoat. Rigging and sails were stored indoors and kept up.
This is going to be the first boat I have ever owned. My father recently left his work due to a surgery and has mentioned he always wanted to go up the Hudson. Thought this would be a perfect opportunity to try that out; and get him to help out with the boat. I have looked over the boat a few times and it has a list of things needing repair. but for $300 she gets a new lease on life and I can have an experience I always wanted. She needs a rudder repair, electrical stuff here and there. inside was CLEAN, left for a long time with no care I was surprised at how clean it was. No mold or leaks from rain accept by the cock pit hatch. My dad used to work on Marine vessels, but the big commercial stuff, My experience sailing was a 1 year class I took in high school were we pretty much had our hands-on with little Chrysler built open tops of 13' or so. any input into how a shoal draft H27 of this vintage handles, deck and rigging upgrades, just about any notes you guys can offer would be appreciated. Even linking me to another existing forum would be appreciated. This is going to be an adventure in craftsmanship and upkeep as much as sailing so don't be afraid to go into in-depth and complicated repairs/ maintenance issues that this vessel might be in need of. I will be picking up the title for her soonish, I hope. So looking forward to the slurry of work before getting her wet.
Happy sailing,
William