18 Month Restoration
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Dark Hul looks Good!
I'm sure glad to see that an 18 month restoration has a real ending. I'm working on 20 months right now (77 H30), and hoping to be done in a week "or so". If I'm not done soon you'll find me on the Neuse river with a surf board and an umbrella. Hugh
I'm sure glad to see that an 18 month restoration has a real ending. I'm working on 20 months right now (77 H30), and hoping to be done in a week "or so". If I'm not done soon you'll find me on the Neuse river with a surf board and an umbrella. Hugh
Any more pics???
I have a 77' H25 being restored - any more pics of your boat - interior too? Looks really good with the dark hull!!
I have a 77' H25 being restored - any more pics of your boat - interior too? Looks really good with the dark hull!!
Wow, very nice.
Very nice, really makes the lines stand out. I wonder if a dark hull would be kinda hot down south. I thought about it myself, but chickened out in fear it would raise inside temps too much. Would love to hear and see more details. Congratulations, she's really pretty! David S/V Freebird, 1982 Hunter 33
Very nice, really makes the lines stand out. I wonder if a dark hull would be kinda hot down south. I thought about it myself, but chickened out in fear it would raise inside temps too much. Would love to hear and see more details. Congratulations, she's really pretty! David S/V Freebird, 1982 Hunter 33
More Pictures of an ole' Cherub
Restoration List "How I Became Knowledgeable" Bought this boat at a charity auction, someone left the cockpit drain hoses draining in the hull, I had to empty water and 6" of ice from the cabin in March of 2004 (bad winter). Then I began: -sanded all wood work including comapanionway hatch and sealed with marine urethane -buffed all stainless steel and waxed -fixed large hole on bow where deck meets hull -straightend pulpit -sealed all windows and places where water could intrude on deck -drilled holes in mast step and injected Git-rot as core was partially rotted at step, amazingly most of deck core is very good just step was bad -replaced missing compass -replaced missing tiller arm, had this site research and find the original specs. now the same tiller arm is sold at the chandlery -this is a rare inboard 25, replaced starter with a new one as I didn't have any keys so I tried to start the Yanmar, to no avail, called a professional and he couldn't get it started, ask my marina to fixed it and they ignore the request (probably because it's a tight space) so ultimately I turned this inboard into an outboard adding a bracket and motor, kept the inboard on board. -there was a space between the keel and hull so tightened keel nuts on the keel bolts as best I could, three were striped, I tried to take off the striped nuts off, impossible so I added another nut and cranked them down as hard as I could, then I filled in space with 5200, Marinetex and cloth and fiberglass, thus far no leaks or problems -fixed two delaminated spots on hull, dug them out and added two layers of cloth and fiberglassed -sanded all of hull bottom and topsides -sealed all seacocks/thruhulls/spaghetti strainers etc. inside and out -took off all stripes both painted and tape, tape was difficult until I used a razor blade, worked great -painted on new stripes -painted top sides new color (blue) made boat look smarter -painted ablative antifouling bottom, (green) nice contrast -removed all old hull-liner (what a job) and added a nice soft indoor/outdoor carpeting looks better than original -fixed fold-out table and added new formica -formica'd galley both top and sides -replaced missing doors with brand new custom made louvered doors from Thailand (teak Pete's) only $60.00! -removed corrosion from electrical connections with WD40, worked great! Electricity didn't worked initially until WD40 took it's effect -replaced all teak wood work that was left strewn about the cabin -replaced missing lights -replaced missing cabin steps with deck steps from an old Chris Craft power boat (circa 1948) -replace missing hand rails on top -fastened floating shelf on port side by fiberglassing with cloth -painted deck a Cape Hateras white, was an ugly blue/grey and so much more I swore I would never restore another boat up until I started to sail it, now I'm ready to restore another boat, just have to find the right one. Thanks to everyone who helped me on this site, I learned so much from you all! Thanks.
Restoration List "How I Became Knowledgeable" Bought this boat at a charity auction, someone left the cockpit drain hoses draining in the hull, I had to empty water and 6" of ice from the cabin in March of 2004 (bad winter). Then I began: -sanded all wood work including comapanionway hatch and sealed with marine urethane -buffed all stainless steel and waxed -fixed large hole on bow where deck meets hull -straightend pulpit -sealed all windows and places where water could intrude on deck -drilled holes in mast step and injected Git-rot as core was partially rotted at step, amazingly most of deck core is very good just step was bad -replaced missing compass -replaced missing tiller arm, had this site research and find the original specs. now the same tiller arm is sold at the chandlery -this is a rare inboard 25, replaced starter with a new one as I didn't have any keys so I tried to start the Yanmar, to no avail, called a professional and he couldn't get it started, ask my marina to fixed it and they ignore the request (probably because it's a tight space) so ultimately I turned this inboard into an outboard adding a bracket and motor, kept the inboard on board. -there was a space between the keel and hull so tightened keel nuts on the keel bolts as best I could, three were striped, I tried to take off the striped nuts off, impossible so I added another nut and cranked them down as hard as I could, then I filled in space with 5200, Marinetex and cloth and fiberglass, thus far no leaks or problems -fixed two delaminated spots on hull, dug them out and added two layers of cloth and fiberglassed -sanded all of hull bottom and topsides -sealed all seacocks/thruhulls/spaghetti strainers etc. inside and out -took off all stripes both painted and tape, tape was difficult until I used a razor blade, worked great -painted on new stripes -painted top sides new color (blue) made boat look smarter -painted ablative antifouling bottom, (green) nice contrast -removed all old hull-liner (what a job) and added a nice soft indoor/outdoor carpeting looks better than original -fixed fold-out table and added new formica -formica'd galley both top and sides -replaced missing doors with brand new custom made louvered doors from Thailand (teak Pete's) only $60.00! -removed corrosion from electrical connections with WD40, worked great! Electricity didn't worked initially until WD40 took it's effect -replaced all teak wood work that was left strewn about the cabin -replaced missing lights -replaced missing cabin steps with deck steps from an old Chris Craft power boat (circa 1948) -replace missing hand rails on top -fastened floating shelf on port side by fiberglassing with cloth -painted deck a Cape Hateras white, was an ugly blue/grey and so much more I swore I would never restore another boat up until I started to sail it, now I'm ready to restore another boat, just have to find the right one. Thanks to everyone who helped me on this site, I learned so much from you all! Thanks.
New Bedford Moorings
The Terns have been roosting in the mooring field this past week. When you go out to your boat this weekend you might want to consider taking some bleach with you to help clean off the nasty stains that they leave. I didn't see any on your boat when I passed by her, but it is better to be prepared.
The Terns have been roosting in the mooring field this past week. When you go out to your boat this weekend you might want to consider taking some bleach with you to help clean off the nasty stains that they leave. I didn't see any on your boat when I passed by her, but it is better to be prepared.
Hey Scott you're right!
I went on Saturday and thought I was lucky thus far that I dodged the ubiquitous air bombs until I inspected my jib and pulpit. It looked like London at the height of WWII, my jib has a new natural design on it. Otherwise, the remainder of the boat was ok. I noticed you placed bags on your boat, does that actually work? I felt bad for the sailor who left his inflatible dinghy at his mooring. There had to have been no less than 10 terns sitting and sh......, that will be a messy return. Best regards, Mark Crociati
I went on Saturday and thought I was lucky thus far that I dodged the ubiquitous air bombs until I inspected my jib and pulpit. It looked like London at the height of WWII, my jib has a new natural design on it. Otherwise, the remainder of the boat was ok. I noticed you placed bags on your boat, does that actually work? I felt bad for the sailor who left his inflatible dinghy at his mooring. There had to have been no less than 10 terns sitting and sh......, that will be a messy return. Best regards, Mark Crociati
The Terns
The bags do seem to work most of the time. But the best thing to do is rig some fishing line about 3 inches above where they like to sit. I didn't have any when I was out at the boat Friday and I'd would have liked to used that instead. But I did get hit, they were sitting on my bow pulpit. It is diffently a nasty surprise coming back and finding your tender covered with their droppings!!! Nasty
The bags do seem to work most of the time. But the best thing to do is rig some fishing line about 3 inches above where they like to sit. I didn't have any when I was out at the boat Friday and I'd would have liked to used that instead. But I did get hit, they were sitting on my bow pulpit. It is diffently a nasty surprise coming back and finding your tender covered with their droppings!!! Nasty
Scott
I got a chuckle out of the trimaran moored on the way back to the Fairhaven boat ramp. The owner placed a fake owl on deck that I believe turns it's head when the boat rocks. The terns were completely indifferent to it. That boat had at least 8 terns on it however many of them were on the netting between hulls so droppings were a moot point! By the way I enjoyed your report on your trip to Newport, I'm a musician and I enjoy good music although I am yet to travel a good distance from N.B. I want to sail to my hometown of Plymouth in Sept. and called it a season. I thought I would obtain some transient dockage and then have my boat hauled out for the season, however I have to get my nerve up to do so. Navigating Buzzards Bay and the Canal would be advance for me. I started sailing in 1976 but just as a daysailor, long distance will be an adventure for me. In addition, as much as I enjoy my vessel, I think I'm going to need a bigger boat, my family doesn't appreciate the way it gets "kicked around" and wants more head room. Good sailing!
I got a chuckle out of the trimaran moored on the way back to the Fairhaven boat ramp. The owner placed a fake owl on deck that I believe turns it's head when the boat rocks. The terns were completely indifferent to it. That boat had at least 8 terns on it however many of them were on the netting between hulls so droppings were a moot point! By the way I enjoyed your report on your trip to Newport, I'm a musician and I enjoy good music although I am yet to travel a good distance from N.B. I want to sail to my hometown of Plymouth in Sept. and called it a season. I thought I would obtain some transient dockage and then have my boat hauled out for the season, however I have to get my nerve up to do so. Navigating Buzzards Bay and the Canal would be advance for me. I started sailing in 1976 but just as a daysailor, long distance will be an adventure for me. In addition, as much as I enjoy my vessel, I think I'm going to need a bigger boat, my family doesn't appreciate the way it gets "kicked around" and wants more head room. Good sailing!
Interior pics
I don't have any yet but I can tell you what needed the most attention, the hull-liner. I was facing a replacement cost of upwards of $17 per linier foot but a sailor on this forum suggested indoor/outdoor carpeting and as I mentioned, turned out looking better than the original. What I do like about the earlier boats (Hunter boats of this size made before 1990) is how much teak they have inside. New boats of this size seem to have an open salon that makes the boat look like a plastic tub!
I don't have any yet but I can tell you what needed the most attention, the hull-liner. I was facing a replacement cost of upwards of $17 per linier foot but a sailor on this forum suggested indoor/outdoor carpeting and as I mentioned, turned out looking better than the original. What I do like about the earlier boats (Hunter boats of this size made before 1990) is how much teak they have inside. New boats of this size seem to have an open salon that makes the boat look like a plastic tub!
Two day trip
I'm also looking to move up to a mid 30 sailboat. I've had my 25.5 since 1994 and love sailing her. Buzzards Bay is a bit lumpy and I know what you mean by being knocked about. I'm also getting a little older and would like a little more comfort on my annual vaction, like my trip to Newport. We spent the whole weekend on the hook. I became a little cramped toward the end. It must be a two day trip to Plymouth from New Bedford. I would think you could sail up to Wareham or Onsett and anchor for the night, or pickup an open mooring, then make the trip through the canal. You'd have to plan the trip around the tides to ensure your not trying to motor against them. I know my boat averages about 5 knts under power, it would take her about 3hrs to get through the canal. Make sure you plan your trip and enter your track into a hand held GPS. The fog comes in quick this time of year. On my return trip from Newport I was fogged In about 15 miles from New Bedford and had to sail in those conditions. Couldn't see more than 20 yards of the bow sometimes. But since I had my track laid into my GPS I was able to continue sailing home. Although we didn't make it back until 8pm. You're a musican, so is my girlfriend. What kind?
I'm also looking to move up to a mid 30 sailboat. I've had my 25.5 since 1994 and love sailing her. Buzzards Bay is a bit lumpy and I know what you mean by being knocked about. I'm also getting a little older and would like a little more comfort on my annual vaction, like my trip to Newport. We spent the whole weekend on the hook. I became a little cramped toward the end. It must be a two day trip to Plymouth from New Bedford. I would think you could sail up to Wareham or Onsett and anchor for the night, or pickup an open mooring, then make the trip through the canal. You'd have to plan the trip around the tides to ensure your not trying to motor against them. I know my boat averages about 5 knts under power, it would take her about 3hrs to get through the canal. Make sure you plan your trip and enter your track into a hand held GPS. The fog comes in quick this time of year. On my return trip from Newport I was fogged In about 15 miles from New Bedford and had to sail in those conditions. Couldn't see more than 20 yards of the bow sometimes. But since I had my track laid into my GPS I was able to continue sailing home. Although we didn't make it back until 8pm. You're a musican, so is my girlfriend. What kind?
Two day trip
Two day trip seems to be the consensus of opinion and Onset is a good idea, I'm a classical musician, formerly first clarinet in the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra just by happenstance (no relationship to being moored there) but had to take on a day job as a Financial Advisor (the real world). As far as a 30 footer is concerned, it's amazing what a difference just a few feet makes in the space and behavior of a sailboat. I have a wife, a fourteen year old son and a eight year old daughter so space and sea-legs are a commodity. By the way I counted no less than three 25.5's in a 100 yard circumferance in N.B., a very popular boat. How long do you keep your vessel in for the season? There are some beautiful days in September and October! Best regards, Mark
Two day trip seems to be the consensus of opinion and Onset is a good idea, I'm a classical musician, formerly first clarinet in the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra just by happenstance (no relationship to being moored there) but had to take on a day job as a Financial Advisor (the real world). As far as a 30 footer is concerned, it's amazing what a difference just a few feet makes in the space and behavior of a sailboat. I have a wife, a fourteen year old son and a eight year old daughter so space and sea-legs are a commodity. By the way I counted no less than three 25.5's in a 100 yard circumferance in N.B., a very popular boat. How long do you keep your vessel in for the season? There are some beautiful days in September and October! Best regards, Mark
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