Hello all! I just purchased and 1996 Hunter 26' and did so via email and photos. I know this was crazy but now it is done. Can anyone tell me where and what I should start with on this boat. Some of the things you guys have come acroos that I might not yet know about. Any help, suggestions or advise would be greatly recieved on my part. All the best, Steven
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Not sure what you have done to date so . . . .
read ALL the reviews of the boat on this site. That may identify some areas of interest. Also, it is trailerable so check all the rigging at the chainplates. Look for bent toggles/turnbuckles and kinked rigging wire. Make sure the trailer is in good condition - lights, bunks, brakes(?). Look for missing hardware such as pins for the rigging and sails. Other owners could prolly help with the water ballast system. Good Luck!
read ALL the reviews of the boat on this site. That may identify some areas of interest. Also, it is trailerable so check all the rigging at the chainplates. Look for bent toggles/turnbuckles and kinked rigging wire. Make sure the trailer is in good condition - lights, bunks, brakes(?). Look for missing hardware such as pins for the rigging and sails. Other owners could prolly help with the water ballast system. Good Luck!
H26
Check out this link for ideas on how to care for your boat http://kobernus.com/hunter260/index.html Also check the knowledgebase for the H26 and the H260 http://kb.sailboatowners.com/brand?model=20 http://kb.sailboatowners.com/brand?model=15 Don't forget to check the archives also.
Check out this link for ideas on how to care for your boat http://kobernus.com/hunter260/index.html Also check the knowledgebase for the H26 and the H260 http://kb.sailboatowners.com/brand?model=20 http://kb.sailboatowners.com/brand?model=15 Don't forget to check the archives also.
This is where I nedded to start
Thank to all of you for taking the time to give me a clue of where and how to start. All the best, Steven
Thank to all of you for taking the time to give me a clue of where and how to start. All the best, Steven
Where to start
Been thinking about what I'd do. What condition is the boat in? Some boats are used hard all year while others are sailed 6 months or less and kept inside during the winter. This would be my list in order of priority. 1. Since the boat is more than 10 years old, I'd replace the standing rigging unless the P.O. did it recently. This is relatively cheap insurance. Losing a mast is not fun. Also, with new rigging you'll get new Toggle bolts and chainplates. 2. Check the running rigging carefully. You use the haylard to raise the mast so check it and replace if it is frayed. 3. If the sails are original, you should plan on replacing them fairly soon, but wait until you have experience with the boat that way you can enjoy the thrill of sailing without blown out sails. 4. A good engine tune-up is worth the money - until you get more experience with the boat, you should avoid having to dock under sail. 5, Finally, give the trailer a good going over. There is lots of stuff in the archives and knowledgebase to keep you busy for some time. This is a simple straight forward boat - other than the items mentioned, there is little that can't be easily fixed as you have time and $$$.
Been thinking about what I'd do. What condition is the boat in? Some boats are used hard all year while others are sailed 6 months or less and kept inside during the winter. This would be my list in order of priority. 1. Since the boat is more than 10 years old, I'd replace the standing rigging unless the P.O. did it recently. This is relatively cheap insurance. Losing a mast is not fun. Also, with new rigging you'll get new Toggle bolts and chainplates. 2. Check the running rigging carefully. You use the haylard to raise the mast so check it and replace if it is frayed. 3. If the sails are original, you should plan on replacing them fairly soon, but wait until you have experience with the boat that way you can enjoy the thrill of sailing without blown out sails. 4. A good engine tune-up is worth the money - until you get more experience with the boat, you should avoid having to dock under sail. 5, Finally, give the trailer a good going over. There is lots of stuff in the archives and knowledgebase to keep you busy for some time. This is a simple straight forward boat - other than the items mentioned, there is little that can't be easily fixed as you have time and $$$.
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