Well we thought she would be ok, but the storm surge came atipped her over right on the trailor. Th hul and deck separated and she filled up with mud and sand. We now are going to try and repair her and get her back out on the water. I have somebody getting ready to tackle the fibreglass work but many other things need to be done. the speader mount on the mast is cracked and it actually pinched the track on the mast. Does anyone know where i can find that mast and also the best way to widen back out the sail track on the mast? I would love to have someone locally "south east FL" help with the rigging, any reccomendations would be appreciated. wish us luck !
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Try Hunter
They may be able to recommend someplace/someone who can do a reliable job in your area.
They may be able to recommend someplace/someone who can do a reliable job in your area.
Yow! *yks
I just looked at your pictures. Good Luck. There are many things you can do to replace or fix yourself. But leave the structural work to the pros (I don't know if you are one).
I just looked at your pictures. Good Luck. There are many things you can do to replace or fix yourself. But leave the structural work to the pros (I don't know if you are one).
check out USSPARS.com
UsSpars makes the mast, they have some blemish masts with and with out spreaders fairly reasonable
UsSpars makes the mast, they have some blemish masts with and with out spreaders fairly reasonable
$580 gets you a mast with spars
I just checked usspars website, goto specials deals, you will find masts for the 240 hunter
I just checked usspars website, goto specials deals, you will find masts for the 240 hunter
Ouch
Bob sorry to see the damage. If this boat was insured I would be pushing for a total loss. I've got to think repair is close to purchase price. Whenever time permits strip sails and drop the mast. It creates alot of windage. Good luck.
Bob sorry to see the damage. If this boat was insured I would be pushing for a total loss. I've got to think repair is close to purchase price. Whenever time permits strip sails and drop the mast. It creates alot of windage. Good luck.
I'm concerned about the centerboard.
I think she'll sail again I'm concerned about the centerboard. Most of the weight seems to be on the board and not the trailer supports. How fragile is this board? I know it's a simple set up. Thanks for all the feedback
I think she'll sail again I'm concerned about the centerboard. Most of the weight seems to be on the board and not the trailer supports. How fragile is this board? I know it's a simple set up. Thanks for all the feedback
Tough Decisions
Just one opinion... the insurance company should have totalled your boat and you should have some cash to work with. With the interior gutted, it may take most of that cash to fix her up. You also are questioning whether the bottom (centerboard area) bore too much weight. It probably did if it was on the trailer and the boat filled with water/sand. Bob, I would seriously consider replacing her, however I respect your reasons for keeping and refitting her. I received much lighter damage on my H26 from Tropical Storm Cindy this year in Pensacola. If your mast is even slightly bent, I'd replace it. I replaced mine with US Spar. If you replace your mast, use your old mast to cut an extra reinforcing piece to pop rivet over the hole at the bottom of the mast for the mast raising pole. I gave my old mast a noble "second life" as a flag pole in front of my house. It somehow made me feel better. I bought my bow rail and stanchions from Hunter (fairly reasonable). Hunter's replacement stanchions do not have holes drilled nor are they drop stamped (dimpled) to countersink the attachment screws. For the bow rail, Hunter does drill the two holes for the most forward attachment because the bow rail contains the wiring for the bow light. Watch out for the wiring! The 2 foreward bow rail holes didn't line up with my existing hull mounting holes and I had to to re-drill and re-thread the embedded aluminum backing plate for some bowrail and stanchion mounting screws. Looks like your rub rail can be salvaged. Just remove old screws on the channel and plug hull and channel holes with 3M 4200. Then redrill, seal and reattach and seal screw heads. If your bow rail hit your furler, check to see it "unwound" your headstay at the top and closely inspect your furer foils for bending. I had to replace my headstay and a section of my furler foils. This forum and its archives will be a great help to you. Good luck! BrianW
Just one opinion... the insurance company should have totalled your boat and you should have some cash to work with. With the interior gutted, it may take most of that cash to fix her up. You also are questioning whether the bottom (centerboard area) bore too much weight. It probably did if it was on the trailer and the boat filled with water/sand. Bob, I would seriously consider replacing her, however I respect your reasons for keeping and refitting her. I received much lighter damage on my H26 from Tropical Storm Cindy this year in Pensacola. If your mast is even slightly bent, I'd replace it. I replaced mine with US Spar. If you replace your mast, use your old mast to cut an extra reinforcing piece to pop rivet over the hole at the bottom of the mast for the mast raising pole. I gave my old mast a noble "second life" as a flag pole in front of my house. It somehow made me feel better. I bought my bow rail and stanchions from Hunter (fairly reasonable). Hunter's replacement stanchions do not have holes drilled nor are they drop stamped (dimpled) to countersink the attachment screws. For the bow rail, Hunter does drill the two holes for the most forward attachment because the bow rail contains the wiring for the bow light. Watch out for the wiring! The 2 foreward bow rail holes didn't line up with my existing hull mounting holes and I had to to re-drill and re-thread the embedded aluminum backing plate for some bowrail and stanchion mounting screws. Looks like your rub rail can be salvaged. Just remove old screws on the channel and plug hull and channel holes with 3M 4200. Then redrill, seal and reattach and seal screw heads. If your bow rail hit your furler, check to see it "unwound" your headstay at the top and closely inspect your furer foils for bending. I had to replace my headstay and a section of my furler foils. This forum and its archives will be a great help to you. Good luck! BrianW
You have my sympathy
I just wanted to say that those were very painful photos. I really feel for you and hope that everything comes together soon! Best of luck!
I just wanted to say that those were very painful photos. I really feel for you and hope that everything comes together soon! Best of luck!
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