H34 complete refit

[Guillaume C.]

Here's an interesting one!

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/Hunter-Hunter-34-2547219/Miami/FL/United-States#.UcujWDu0_4u

 

[waternwaves]

for just about twice that, and a week of your time, you could be in the water with this.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1988/Beneteau-500-2563877/Jolley-Harbour/Antigua-&-Barbuda

sorely tempting.

 

[heart of gold]

The Hunter refit is very interesting. I would like to see more pictures of the new head location etc though. I like it

 

[Jared1048]

wow, both are very nice at super low prices....

 

[Benny17441]

Now that is a refit, turning the ackward cabin space of an h34 into an open, looking comfortable lounging space. Would indeed like to see some pictures of the repositioning of the head and the relocation of of the dinnette table.

 

[YVRguy]

Not for me. It might be new but it's spartan compared to the original. I'll take mine over that.

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

Not for me. It might be new but it's spartan compared to the original. I'll take mine over that.

I'm with you on this Doug, I think it's nicely done but I also think this design gives the inside more of a "daysailer" type finish. I cruise extensively and I like spending time in my boat as it provides me with that cosy "home away from home" feeling. I redid the decor of the inside but kept the same lay-out as it allows me to have 4 people for a sit-down dinner and even more for drinks and appetizers. It's all a matter of preference however and I'm sure that boat will find a taker.

 

[Stu Jackson]

FYI, the Catalina 25 was offered in three different interior layouts: a "traditional" with opposing settees and a bulkhead mounted table, a dinette like the H34, and an L shaped like the traditional with a fixed table (very few of those made). We had the traditional for 12 years, and loved it, very open. The dinette layout literally took ALL the "floor" space away and made the very same interior seem much, much smaller. A friend of mine bought an H34, and, while still a GREAT boat, I personally feel that the dinette layout just seems to take away space. But then again, guys, I'm the skipper who thinks a "European" galley layout (using one whole side of the saloon for the galley) makes absolutely NO sense, but some love it.

Horses for courses.

Your boat, your choice.

 

[YVRguy]

I'm with you on this Doug, I think it's nicely done but I also think this design gives the inside more of a "daysailer" type finish. I cruise extensively and I like spending time in my boat as it provides me with that cosy "home away from home" feeling. I redid the decor of the inside but kept the same lay-out as it allows me to have 4 people for a sit-down dinner and even more for drinks and appetizers. It's all a matter of preference however and I'm sure that boat will find a taker.

Nice job on your boat, Claude! The V-birth in particular looks very swanky

I notice you have an extra step in the companionway. Did you build that yourself? Good idea - I've made the odd pratfall out when rushing out into the cockpit due to that last big step.

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

Nice job on your boat, Claude! The V-birth in particular looks very swanky

I notice you have an extra step in the companionway. Did you build that yourself? Good idea - I've made the odd pratfall out when rushing out into the cockpit due to that last big step.

Thanks Doug, and yes after nearly killing myself a couple times I did make the extra step. Then I almost killed myself again after running on engine for several hours and the step moved forward. So I now have a foolproof (right choice of words ) set-up with a step that cannot move unless I remove the 1/4" SS bolt that keeps it locked in place. Easily removed as I only attach it with a wingnut underneat the step itself. Pics are self-explanatory but sorry for the poor quality.

 

[kloudie1]

H-34 Step

Doug, here is another version that I drew up after studying Claude's and a couple of others. The trick with this one is that there is a slight interference fit between the right and left sides of the bulkheads. The toes of the legs are slightly forward of the forward edge of the step to keep it from rolling forward, and the toes of the legs are notched to tightly fit the rear side of the plate on top of the engine cover so that it has to stay in place. Removing it requires only a pull up and forward.. it sort of snaps into place lightly jammed side-to-side and front-to-back.. The rear cut-out allows reaching the winch handles in the cubby. The strange curve of the starboard side is because I didn't want the corner of the step to be poking me when I am cooking. Requires very careful and precise fitting is the only drawback ..
Thread hijack? uuuuhhhh maybe.

 

[Claude L.-Auger]

Re: H-34 Step

Very nice job Kloudie. I'm not as good with woorwork and finishes as you obviously are!