We own a 1999 Hunter 410. It was perfect for us-water maker, solar, AC, lots of upgrades. I saw "was" because in March, due to a very freak accident, she sunk in our slip. Fast forward to this week. Her hull is sound, the insurance has settled for the entire amount AND gave us back the title. We are able to rebuild her! all new wiring, electronics, water maker, generator, engine- in short, a 2020 boat. So as we move forward ( carefully) I was wondering what other 410 owners would change on their boat if they could.. we plan to cruise Pacific Ocean. Not just big things, but how might you re-allocate storage, esp pantry for long passages? For instance, we are considering swapping the current unreliable refrigerator system for more efficient drawers- but that will take away galley storage. Or, would you consider an electric motor over diesel engine? All comments and ideas are welcome. Thank for your time.
Refurbishing Hunter 410
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Repairing Hunter 40 damage from Hurricane Matthew
Repairing Hunter 40 damage from Hurricane Matthew
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Repairing Hunter 40 damage from Hurricane Matthew
Hi guys, My 1986 Hunter 40 Legend took some damage (possible understatement!) from Hurricane Matthew. a couple of holes in the side, some damage to the bow, and the interior was ruined from a partial submerging. This will be a long running thread showing repairs to get her back in the water and...
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I have 98/410 deep keel and just did complete upgrade all instruments, alternator with ex. control, freezer sails...etc if you interested i can share schematics...
the things I would change would involve ripping out bulkheads and redesigning the layout. I would get rid of the forward head and divide that space into a sail and large item locker, plus additional storage. I would add a space there also for a watermaker so it could be as far away as possible for the noise.
I would rip out the nav desk and move the electrical panel and bump outthe aft head so the the shower was a GOOD shower that also was a good wet locker.
I would install a gas tank and transfer pump in the port generator installation space and add an addition diesel fuel tank there.
I would completely line the aft berth side bulkheads with useable lockers
I would separate the freezer/frig into two space each with it's own system.
But really if I had a check for the value of my 410 and a sunk 410 hull, I would go look for a different boat and give the sunk 410 back to the insurance company!
I would rip out the nav desk and move the electrical panel and bump outthe aft head so the the shower was a GOOD shower that also was a good wet locker.
I would install a gas tank and transfer pump in the port generator installation space and add an addition diesel fuel tank there.
I would completely line the aft berth side bulkheads with useable lockers
I would separate the freezer/frig into two space each with it's own system.
But really if I had a check for the value of my 410 and a sunk 410 hull, I would go look for a different boat and give the sunk 410 back to the insurance company!
I sorta agree. Yes, doing a multi-year rebuild can be an exciting proposition.
But if you have the resources to replace it with something that’s already sailing, I don’t understand the logic in not doing that.
Of course, this is a personal decision, and I wish you the best with your outcome
But if you have the resources to replace it with something that’s already sailing, I don’t understand the logic in not doing that.
Of course, this is a personal decision, and I wish you the best with your outcome
I'll just list off what we did, and want to do. We bought our boat (1998 Hunter 410 in March 2016), and have been customizing it to our needs ever since.
Completed zero regrets...
Whale Grey Water IC replacing shower sumps.
Additional whale gulper pump with hose to be able to vacuum the bilge dry
Ocean Marine Davits
New sails/stackpack, and Tides Track
Espar Hydronic Heat
LED lights inside
Replaced factory raw water strainers (plastic) with heavy duty bronze.
Changed from 2x 4D batteries to 6 T125 6 Volts for a 750 amp/hr bank and a Victron monitor
Rocna 25 kg, and a mantus bridle with chain hook.
New speakers (wetsounds), and Sony Marine Deck with a Class D built in amp (400 watts)
To go...
New Instruments
Replace both heads with fresh water electric
Add cabin fans
Add flexible solar
Exterior lights to LED
Might do...(long term low priority)
Engine blower/extractor
Code Zero or A-sail on a top down furler
Anchor sail
Fuel polisher system (not likely)
Balmar high amp alternator/regulator (once we see how solar manages our needs)
Fridge/freezer works well, (OEM), but it's likely at some point it will be renewed.
Completed but would have done differently...
We had a nice canvas dodger/bimini made. I wish I had instead made a solid bimini that was capable of being walked on. The boom is really high on this boat. Being able to climb up there to work would have made life easier a few times when removing the mainsail, getting the sail in its bag, etc. Also I should have better factored in solar when doing the dodger/bimini design. I'd still keep a Sunbrella dodger, and joiner to the bimini.
If money was no object...(super cool things that are too much money for the way we use our boat)
Replace the aft holding tank to a Purisan System from Raritan.
Replace the Max-Prop with a Brunton Auto Prop.
Gone with carbon foam batteries rather than FLA.
Used Hurricane Heat rather than Espar (Espar is very good, Hurricane is simply the best but was too much $$)
Build a purpose built anchor roller for a 30 Kg Rocna, upgrade the windlass with a chain counter
Extend the stainless pushpit all the way forward to the boarding gate
Rarely have I wanted a bow-thruster, but one or two days a season it would have been nice.
No Interest in...
Electric Power, being able to motor to weather if a time critical issue arouse, (rescue at sea, illness, torn sails, rigging failure), and electrics minuscule range makes it less than appealing right now. For a day sailor or a weekender though I can totally understand the appeal.
Wind generator, noisy
Drag behind water generator
Changing the interior layout, we love it as is. The only place I find the boat lacking is deck storage. The lazarettes are smallish and the lockers on the swim platform aren't in a safe position to access when under sail. However I wouldn't cut up and replan the interior to gain space back.
A TV mounted on any bulkheads. An iPad or laptop is all we need for screen sized entertainment.
Completed zero regrets...
Whale Grey Water IC replacing shower sumps.
Additional whale gulper pump with hose to be able to vacuum the bilge dry
Ocean Marine Davits
New sails/stackpack, and Tides Track
Espar Hydronic Heat
LED lights inside
Replaced factory raw water strainers (plastic) with heavy duty bronze.
Changed from 2x 4D batteries to 6 T125 6 Volts for a 750 amp/hr bank and a Victron monitor
Rocna 25 kg, and a mantus bridle with chain hook.
New speakers (wetsounds), and Sony Marine Deck with a Class D built in amp (400 watts)
To go...
New Instruments
Replace both heads with fresh water electric
Add cabin fans
Add flexible solar
Exterior lights to LED
Might do...(long term low priority)
Engine blower/extractor
Code Zero or A-sail on a top down furler
Anchor sail
Fuel polisher system (not likely)
Balmar high amp alternator/regulator (once we see how solar manages our needs)
Fridge/freezer works well, (OEM), but it's likely at some point it will be renewed.
Completed but would have done differently...
We had a nice canvas dodger/bimini made. I wish I had instead made a solid bimini that was capable of being walked on. The boom is really high on this boat. Being able to climb up there to work would have made life easier a few times when removing the mainsail, getting the sail in its bag, etc. Also I should have better factored in solar when doing the dodger/bimini design. I'd still keep a Sunbrella dodger, and joiner to the bimini.
If money was no object...(super cool things that are too much money for the way we use our boat)
Replace the aft holding tank to a Purisan System from Raritan.
Replace the Max-Prop with a Brunton Auto Prop.
Gone with carbon foam batteries rather than FLA.
Used Hurricane Heat rather than Espar (Espar is very good, Hurricane is simply the best but was too much $$)
Build a purpose built anchor roller for a 30 Kg Rocna, upgrade the windlass with a chain counter
Extend the stainless pushpit all the way forward to the boarding gate
Rarely have I wanted a bow-thruster, but one or two days a season it would have been nice.
No Interest in...
Electric Power, being able to motor to weather if a time critical issue arouse, (rescue at sea, illness, torn sails, rigging failure), and electrics minuscule range makes it less than appealing right now. For a day sailor or a weekender though I can totally understand the appeal.
Wind generator, noisy
Drag behind water generator
Changing the interior layout, we love it as is. The only place I find the boat lacking is deck storage. The lazarettes are smallish and the lockers on the swim platform aren't in a safe position to access when under sail. However I wouldn't cut up and replan the interior to gain space back.
A TV mounted on any bulkheads. An iPad or laptop is all we need for screen sized entertainment.