Well I've gone and done it at age 54. Please bear with me as I've never even been on a sailboat. As I do not know the first thing about sailboats I was wondering if anyone here could help with a few questions about seting the mast and what outboard to buy for this boat. Thanks can't wait for warm weather. Dave
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New to sailing, Welcome
Dave, The first place you should look is the archives on this site. You would not believe the amount of information available. If I have a question I usually start with the archives and most times come out with answers to questions I hadn’t even thought of yet.*! Also available is another site called trailersailor, which can be accessed off the home page of this site and also has a vast archive section. Welcome to sailing BTW, you wont regret it. Dan H.
Dave, The first place you should look is the archives on this site. You would not believe the amount of information available. If I have a question I usually start with the archives and most times come out with answers to questions I hadn’t even thought of yet.*! Also available is another site called trailersailor, which can be accessed off the home page of this site and also has a vast archive section. Welcome to sailing BTW, you wont regret it. Dan H.
Spirit Lake Iowa
Hi Jim, Im about 90 miles south of the Iowa great lakes area. I have spent some time there though. Camping and power boating. Ever heard of marble beach? Glad at least a couple of guys responded to my inquiries. I've looked through the archives and found some info but still have alot of questions. I am fixing this hunter 20 up as it had sunk. It has good rigging , sails and I think the cushions will be ok. Just alot of cleaning and small hole in the bow. I need a hatch as it was missing. I plan on making one of those, I will be painting the hull and I need a motor.
Hi Jim, Im about 90 miles south of the Iowa great lakes area. I have spent some time there though. Camping and power boating. Ever heard of marble beach? Glad at least a couple of guys responded to my inquiries. I've looked through the archives and found some info but still have alot of questions. I am fixing this hunter 20 up as it had sunk. It has good rigging , sails and I think the cushions will be ok. Just alot of cleaning and small hole in the bow. I need a hatch as it was missing. I plan on making one of those, I will be painting the hull and I need a motor.
Not sunk for long, I hope.
Dave First, congrats! I know you've got a little time to renovate and prep being in Iowa but I hope she wasn't down for long. Rotten stringers or deck coring can be a deal killer. If it wasn't down too long you are in for a nice time. Thats a great little day sailer. The trailerboat club we sail with has a couple members with 20's and they are very happy. Every new sailor needs a sailing fix to keep the process going. You might find a local trailer group or other sailors to meet with. Is it on a trailer or jack stands. Being sure the boat is salvagable, get right after the trailer, making everything safe, tough and worthy of your new pride and joy. By then the weather should be warm enough for paint and fiberglass. Here's a link to some shots of one for sale in Fl that has alot of interior and exterior pics. http://www.sailboatowners.com/classified/ownerview.tpl?owno=1167186940235643&fno=0&brsku=1167186940235643.2&bd=&p1=[p1]&p2=[p2]&xs=&l1=[l1]&l2=[l2]&active=T&sb=&dr=&ad=%5Bad%5D An older kicker(4-6hp) should do fine. Stepping the mast is pretty easy. look for info by searching google(or here) for all the steps and safety issues. Try to bum a ride on someones boat to figure where your priorities need to be on your new one. Good luck in the process, Michael
Dave First, congrats! I know you've got a little time to renovate and prep being in Iowa but I hope she wasn't down for long. Rotten stringers or deck coring can be a deal killer. If it wasn't down too long you are in for a nice time. Thats a great little day sailer. The trailerboat club we sail with has a couple members with 20's and they are very happy. Every new sailor needs a sailing fix to keep the process going. You might find a local trailer group or other sailors to meet with. Is it on a trailer or jack stands. Being sure the boat is salvagable, get right after the trailer, making everything safe, tough and worthy of your new pride and joy. By then the weather should be warm enough for paint and fiberglass. Here's a link to some shots of one for sale in Fl that has alot of interior and exterior pics. http://www.sailboatowners.com/classified/ownerview.tpl?owno=1167186940235643&fno=0&brsku=1167186940235643.2&bd=&p1=[p1]&p2=[p2]&xs=&l1=[l1]&l2=[l2]&active=T&sb=&dr=&ad=%5Bad%5D An older kicker(4-6hp) should do fine. Stepping the mast is pretty easy. look for info by searching google(or here) for all the steps and safety issues. Try to bum a ride on someones boat to figure where your priorities need to be on your new one. Good luck in the process, Michael
Had a chance to work on the Hunter 20
Well I got the boat home after a 260 mile trip and all went pretty well doing that. Trailer is a Magic tilt and really pulls nice. No problem running 65 to 70 on interstate with a 97 f150 with 5.4 liter engine. Having been sunk and sitting outside at the auction site it had frozen mud ice and snow in it, really a mess. I took a few pics and plan on doing a restore website later. I placed the boat in my shop and thawed everything out, took everything out, cleaned out the mud and water, pulled out the carpet. I looked over the sails and they look great as they were in sail bags and also inside garbage bags. I have a car lift in my shop so I got two 4X6's and lifted the boat head high and examined the hull, it is in great shape, also the deck is very solid, I could not find any delaminating or soft spots so I don't think it was sunk very long. Today I washed the cushion covers and they cleaned up very nicely. Now for some warmer weather so I can wash out the boat outside. Getting long winded here so more on progress later. Thanks to all who have responded so far. Dave
Well I got the boat home after a 260 mile trip and all went pretty well doing that. Trailer is a Magic tilt and really pulls nice. No problem running 65 to 70 on interstate with a 97 f150 with 5.4 liter engine. Having been sunk and sitting outside at the auction site it had frozen mud ice and snow in it, really a mess. I took a few pics and plan on doing a restore website later. I placed the boat in my shop and thawed everything out, took everything out, cleaned out the mud and water, pulled out the carpet. I looked over the sails and they look great as they were in sail bags and also inside garbage bags. I have a car lift in my shop so I got two 4X6's and lifted the boat head high and examined the hull, it is in great shape, also the deck is very solid, I could not find any delaminating or soft spots so I don't think it was sunk very long. Today I washed the cushion covers and they cleaned up very nicely. Now for some warmer weather so I can wash out the boat outside. Getting long winded here so more on progress later. Thanks to all who have responded so far. Dave
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