Dear H-25 Members: I reviewed the data on this website regarding the H-25 and noticed several versions of the boat. Some had transome-mounted outboards, some had outboards mounted in a well in front of the rudder, some had smaller galleys, and some had larger, wrap-around galleys. Would someone please (in a nutshell) advise me asa to what models of the H-25 Hunter designed and produced? I am aware of the Cherubini name as a very good marine designer. Did he design this boat? I am also interested in keel arrangements throughout the H-25 production runs (any shoal keels?) Anything and everything is appreciated! thanks ST
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Jack Harness
H-25
I am not aware of hole motor mounts on the 25, to my knowledge there was only one haul ever used. There maybe someone, or even hunter might be able to get you more data. I do think they made a shoal draft, but the one's in this are are fin. Could it be modifications to the cabin?
I am not aware of hole motor mounts on the 25, to my knowledge there was only one haul ever used. There maybe someone, or even hunter might be able to get you more data. I do think they made a shoal draft, but the one's in this are are fin. Could it be modifications to the cabin?
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Caleb Krisher
Questionable history
I've had the same question Stu is asking. Take a look at the 50+ owner photos on this boat. You will see several design changes that have occurred over the years from cabin portlights, to total deck profile reconfiguration, a shoal keel (2'll"), a fin keel (3'11"), thru-hull outboard mount vs. stern, and more. Hunter seems to have experimented over the years on this model, perhaps using different designers for each vintage.
I've had the same question Stu is asking. Take a look at the 50+ owner photos on this boat. You will see several design changes that have occurred over the years from cabin portlights, to total deck profile reconfiguration, a shoal keel (2'll"), a fin keel (3'11"), thru-hull outboard mount vs. stern, and more. Hunter seems to have experimented over the years on this model, perhaps using different designers for each vintage.
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David Foster
Cherubini h25
This was Hunter's first boat. The original model was a racing hull, with a sweeping, curved forward cabin roof. Then they switched to the blunt treatment of the forward cabin that matched the rest of the Cherubini Hunters. There may have been some changes in the interior, but I think they settled down to the layout shown on this site for most of the production run. I'll bet that most of the variations after the first year or two (74-75) are the work of prior owners. These are great boats, and the first of their breed! David Lady Lillie '77 h27
This was Hunter's first boat. The original model was a racing hull, with a sweeping, curved forward cabin roof. Then they switched to the blunt treatment of the forward cabin that matched the rest of the Cherubini Hunters. There may have been some changes in the interior, but I think they settled down to the layout shown on this site for most of the production run. I'll bet that most of the variations after the first year or two (74-75) are the work of prior owners. These are great boats, and the first of their breed! David Lady Lillie '77 h27
had not seen the motor well either.
I also had a H25. Sweet little boat. I have been aboard a freinds H25 with the slope cabin, prior to the trunk cabin model. These boat all had the same transom mounted engine. Ours model looked like they could have installed a small inboard engine if someone had wanted. They had the shoal keel and deep keel models as previously posted too. Ours was the deep keel version.
I also had a H25. Sweet little boat. I have been aboard a freinds H25 with the slope cabin, prior to the trunk cabin model. These boat all had the same transom mounted engine. Ours model looked like they could have installed a small inboard engine if someone had wanted. They had the shoal keel and deep keel models as previously posted too. Ours was the deep keel version.
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John
motor well
I belive the boat with the motor well is named "Essayons", the motor well was a custom install by the owner.
I belive the boat with the motor well is named "Essayons", the motor well was a custom install by the owner.
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John Allison
Some More Info
Maybe John Cherubini II will join into this chat but if not, the following are extracts from his dissertation provided on this very subject in August 2001. "The H25 was designed over the period of spring-summer 1972 and the boat's first production year was 1973....." "We all preferred what we called the original 'blister-cabin' or 'Spitfire-canopy' deck layout of the 25, an idea which came about more for looks than anything -- I recall Bob Seidelmann and my younger brother talking about how nice it would be to sit on that deck along the rail ..... but I would not say that was as much an intended feature as it was for appearance (typical of my non-cruising dad). It was actually marketing who insisted upon the redesign to the 'pop-top' version of the H-25, inspired of course by the MacGregors and other similar boats of the day, around 1976 or '77. In fact both versions were built alongside each other for a while. ..... By about 1978 the fixed-head conventional cabin-trunk version was the only one offered." Yes John II was in on the design also (doing some of the interior layout). Typically the original slant top or 'Spitfire-canopy' version was designated a Seidelmann/Cherubini design while the later, more conventional trunk-cabin or 'pop-top' variant was attributed to John Cherubini. Hope this helps to clarify.
Maybe John Cherubini II will join into this chat but if not, the following are extracts from his dissertation provided on this very subject in August 2001. "The H25 was designed over the period of spring-summer 1972 and the boat's first production year was 1973....." "We all preferred what we called the original 'blister-cabin' or 'Spitfire-canopy' deck layout of the 25, an idea which came about more for looks than anything -- I recall Bob Seidelmann and my younger brother talking about how nice it would be to sit on that deck along the rail ..... but I would not say that was as much an intended feature as it was for appearance (typical of my non-cruising dad). It was actually marketing who insisted upon the redesign to the 'pop-top' version of the H-25, inspired of course by the MacGregors and other similar boats of the day, around 1976 or '77. In fact both versions were built alongside each other for a while. ..... By about 1978 the fixed-head conventional cabin-trunk version was the only one offered." Yes John II was in on the design also (doing some of the interior layout). Typically the original slant top or 'Spitfire-canopy' version was designated a Seidelmann/Cherubini design while the later, more conventional trunk-cabin or 'pop-top' variant was attributed to John Cherubini. Hope this helps to clarify.
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Stu
Many Thanks
Dear H-25 Owners: Many thanks for your very informative and enlightening replys to my inquiry. The Cherubini name is well known in the maritime community and I know of his work with Silverton's Mainship semi-displacement trawler hulls in the late 70's and early 80's. The H-25 is a great little pocket cruiser. I wish all of you a great winter and an even better Spring and Summer '04. Regards, Stu
Dear H-25 Owners: Many thanks for your very informative and enlightening replys to my inquiry. The Cherubini name is well known in the maritime community and I know of his work with Silverton's Mainship semi-displacement trawler hulls in the late 70's and early 80's. The H-25 is a great little pocket cruiser. I wish all of you a great winter and an even better Spring and Summer '04. Regards, Stu
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