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As I said before I'm just learning to sail however I can help anybody that's rebuilding an H22. I fabricated and finished all the teak interior and exterior, Installed a 17 circuit electrical panel, a solar battery charger, Vhf radio, new mast light, new anchor light, and at least a dozen additional lights, new cushions & curtains which did not come with this boat, Installed two bilge pumps, one automatic and one manual, Installed new standing and , running rigging which also were not there when I bought this boat. I'll post several more at the Hunter Photo site. Pete
As I said before I'm just learning to sail however I can help anybody that's rebuilding an H22. I fabricated and finished all the teak interior and exterior, Installed a 17 circuit electrical panel, a solar battery charger, Vhf radio, new mast light, new anchor light, and at least a dozen additional lights, new cushions & curtains which did not come with this boat, Installed two bilge pumps, one automatic and one manual, Installed new standing and , running rigging which also were not there when I bought this boat. I'll post several more at the Hunter Photo site. Pete
Sleeping Berth
Here's the new sleeping berth. I used 4" high density mildew resistant foam for all cushions. I cut the foam and the wife sewed them. I also made new mainsail boom canvas, companionway/hatch canvas and a new bimini cover. All were made using Sunbrella fabric. Pete
Here's the new sleeping berth. I used 4" high density mildew resistant foam for all cushions. I cut the foam and the wife sewed them. I also made new mainsail boom canvas, companionway/hatch canvas and a new bimini cover. All were made using Sunbrella fabric. Pete
About the pockets in the forward berth.
I meant to mention that the storage pockets in the forward berth were actually canvas Handbags (Messenger Bags) my wife found at a department store for $1.00 each. I only saw pictures of the original interior to go by so these seemed pretty close. I attached these bags to the cloth with commercial Velcro to be able to remove them along with the contents when we go ashore. It's quite handy as they also have long wide shoulder straps. Pete (Second Wind)
I meant to mention that the storage pockets in the forward berth were actually canvas Handbags (Messenger Bags) my wife found at a department store for $1.00 each. I only saw pictures of the original interior to go by so these seemed pretty close. I attached these bags to the cloth with commercial Velcro to be able to remove them along with the contents when we go ashore. It's quite handy as they also have long wide shoulder straps. Pete (Second Wind)
A painfull source of pride....
I totally understand you, as I am nearly complete restoring/modifying my 1991 Hunter 30. Once you are done, the pride and joy is priceless... Great job !!!! ...and happy sailing
I totally understand you, as I am nearly complete restoring/modifying my 1991 Hunter 30. Once you are done, the pride and joy is priceless... Great job !!!! ...and happy sailing
A word about the centerboard pin
Among the many surprises I had working on this boat was the condition of the centerboard pin. While replacing the rope and searching the archives here for the centerboard rigging details, I read about some H22 owners that replaced this pin. I decided to check mine out and what I saw was a total shock. As I released the rope to drop the centerboard the whole board just dropped! The s/s pin was so rusted it was now in three pieces. Two little nubs remained in the metal brackets and the other in the middle of the board bushing.It looked like a beaver chew. This board was literally hanging by a thread. How lucky I was that I found this out before dropping her in the water. After removing the board I noticed the bushing that the pin goes thru was elongated considerably and the bushing itself had a half inch space between it and the centerboard. I've read here where many talked about a rattling board and this most likely explains the cause. I made a new bushing and filled the original bushing hole with epoxy/glass then drilled a new and much tighter hole for the bushing. My board does not make any noise and most importantly, after this surprise I did not assume anything on this boat. Pete (Second Wind)
Among the many surprises I had working on this boat was the condition of the centerboard pin. While replacing the rope and searching the archives here for the centerboard rigging details, I read about some H22 owners that replaced this pin. I decided to check mine out and what I saw was a total shock. As I released the rope to drop the centerboard the whole board just dropped! The s/s pin was so rusted it was now in three pieces. Two little nubs remained in the metal brackets and the other in the middle of the board bushing.It looked like a beaver chew. This board was literally hanging by a thread. How lucky I was that I found this out before dropping her in the water. After removing the board I noticed the bushing that the pin goes thru was elongated considerably and the bushing itself had a half inch space between it and the centerboard. I've read here where many talked about a rattling board and this most likely explains the cause. I made a new bushing and filled the original bushing hole with epoxy/glass then drilled a new and much tighter hole for the bushing. My board does not make any noise and most importantly, after this surprise I did not assume anything on this boat. Pete (Second Wind)
Jim
Jim, I'm smiling now but after six months there came times when I wondered whether it was worth it. There seemed to be absolutely no end to what needed to be done. When I said I replaced almost everything it was close to the truth. I will say that now that I can enjoy this boat the hundreds of hours I spent restoring her seem a distant past and it is a good feeling to look at her with pride. Yes, I am smiling now. Pete (Second Wind)
Jim, I'm smiling now but after six months there came times when I wondered whether it was worth it. There seemed to be absolutely no end to what needed to be done. When I said I replaced almost everything it was close to the truth. I will say that now that I can enjoy this boat the hundreds of hours I spent restoring her seem a distant past and it is a good feeling to look at her with pride. Yes, I am smiling now. Pete (Second Wind)
more pictures?
Pete, Great work, you promised more pictures but I couldn't find them. I'd like any and all you would share. again I commend you on your work jbreland
Pete, Great work, you promised more pictures but I couldn't find them. I'd like any and all you would share. again I commend you on your work jbreland
Good Work!
I did a similar re-furb on mine a year ago a it was a wreck! Did not go with teak...just painted plywood bulkheads and trimmmed out the outside with other hardwoods. Went the cheap route. Electric panel still worked fine so I didn't replace it, but I did add a buss bar to run accessories. Also added several 12V accessories: fan, triple powe outlet, depth finder, etc., as well as a small 110V inverter. Also addded some solar lights in the cockpit. I also painted the topsides with 2-part epoxy. Boat sails very well and I didn't spend a bunch to buy and fix it up. Good Sailing!!!!!
I did a similar re-furb on mine a year ago a it was a wreck! Did not go with teak...just painted plywood bulkheads and trimmmed out the outside with other hardwoods. Went the cheap route. Electric panel still worked fine so I didn't replace it, but I did add a buss bar to run accessories. Also added several 12V accessories: fan, triple powe outlet, depth finder, etc., as well as a small 110V inverter. Also addded some solar lights in the cockpit. I also painted the topsides with 2-part epoxy. Boat sails very well and I didn't spend a bunch to buy and fix it up. Good Sailing!!!!!
You are an inspiration!
Hi Pete and hello to your wife who sounds like she shared much of this project with you! I too am a new sailer and Hunter 22 owner and am starting out on the same voyage you have just completed! Thank you for the wonderful photos! I especially like hat you did with the electrical panel! Was thinking of moving mine when I redo the electric next summer.. now I know exactly what I'm going to do... copy yours! Thanks again, you and Second Wind are truly an inspiration. Annie "Cute & Useful"
Hi Pete and hello to your wife who sounds like she shared much of this project with you! I too am a new sailer and Hunter 22 owner and am starting out on the same voyage you have just completed! Thank you for the wonderful photos! I especially like hat you did with the electrical panel! Was thinking of moving mine when I redo the electric next summer.. now I know exactly what I'm going to do... copy yours! Thanks again, you and Second Wind are truly an inspiration. Annie "Cute & Useful"
Panel cluster
Pete, Have really enjoyed your photos. I too am restoring a '81, H22. If you could give me a description on all that is housed in your new electrical station. Thanks in advance. Stewart Atlanta, Ga
Pete, Have really enjoyed your photos. I too am restoring a '81, H22. If you could give me a description on all that is housed in your new electrical station. Thanks in advance. Stewart Atlanta, Ga
Quick Electrical Question
I am just curious....Did the Hunter 22 come from the factory rigged with shore power? I have shore power rigged in mine and that means that I have two circuit breakers in the boat (12V and the 30 amp for the shore power). I definately see the benifits of moving the fuse panel. I took the lazy way out and changed all the switches to metal switches (broke most of the plastic switches).
I am just curious....Did the Hunter 22 come from the factory rigged with shore power? I have shore power rigged in mine and that means that I have two circuit breakers in the boat (12V and the 30 amp for the shore power). I definately see the benifits of moving the fuse panel. I took the lazy way out and changed all the switches to metal switches (broke most of the plastic switches).
Here's what's in my new electrical panel
I'd like to first thank everybody here for all the compliments on my H22. It now makes all those months of work feel good. The electrical panel has the following circuits: 1)Anchor light (which was not on my H22) 2)Running lights (bow &stern on one circuit) 3)Mast light 4)Bilge circuit & switch (wired hot w/ 2 position switch:Manual & auto) 5,6,7) (3) courtesy lights (each one switched independently. They are 1 amp directional lights mounted just below the main cabin bench seating. Two on the port & one centered on starboard. They are only 1" long by 1/2" wide surface mounted and hardly even visible untile switched on. These lights are great as the give a soft warm glow and illuminate the main cabin floor panels.I use them as night lights. 8) Cockpit light (this also was a great addtion and very useful at night. I'ts a 4 LED water proof light that I mounted at the center top of the port cockpit, a couple inches below the seating bench. When at dock the light illuminated the entire cockpit for easy entry at night. Uses very little juice which is also great. 9) Compass light 10) Depth finder/Gps 11) Power point for accessories 12,13) Two spare swicthed & fused circuits 14) VHF Radio 15) Cabin Lights (almost forgot these) I soldered all wire connections. All lights except for cabin lights are new. A battery switch is also located above the sink on the interior of the bulkhead. The layout and size for the panel was simply a result of arranging all the new switches etc., then cutting/drilling the wood panel to mount them. The panel is secured with (4) screws and has two wire straps & bottom hinge to allow it to swing down 90º for access.
I'd like to first thank everybody here for all the compliments on my H22. It now makes all those months of work feel good. The electrical panel has the following circuits: 1)Anchor light (which was not on my H22) 2)Running lights (bow &stern on one circuit) 3)Mast light 4)Bilge circuit & switch (wired hot w/ 2 position switch:Manual & auto) 5,6,7) (3) courtesy lights (each one switched independently. They are 1 amp directional lights mounted just below the main cabin bench seating. Two on the port & one centered on starboard. They are only 1" long by 1/2" wide surface mounted and hardly even visible untile switched on. These lights are great as the give a soft warm glow and illuminate the main cabin floor panels.I use them as night lights. 8) Cockpit light (this also was a great addtion and very useful at night. I'ts a 4 LED water proof light that I mounted at the center top of the port cockpit, a couple inches below the seating bench. When at dock the light illuminated the entire cockpit for easy entry at night. Uses very little juice which is also great. 9) Compass light 10) Depth finder/Gps 11) Power point for accessories 12,13) Two spare swicthed & fused circuits 14) VHF Radio 15) Cabin Lights (almost forgot these) I soldered all wire connections. All lights except for cabin lights are new. A battery switch is also located above the sink on the interior of the bulkhead. The layout and size for the panel was simply a result of arranging all the new switches etc., then cutting/drilling the wood panel to mount them. The panel is secured with (4) screws and has two wire straps & bottom hinge to allow it to swing down 90º for access.
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