Brand New (to me) 1977 Hunter 27

Greenman · May 19, 2009, 06:35:56 PM

So, I am finally a yacht owner. No blue blazer with white shoes yet, just mildew, deisel and bottom paint crud.

Yesterday was a great day :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am0KSPrhrbs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbwMVrRuv0U

Frank · May 19, 2009, 06:40:02 PM

CONGRATS ;D ;) :o Grog to ya More pics please

Greenman · May 19, 2009, 06:53:50 PM

LOL I will post all I have, but all they do is highlight how much work I have ahead of me :D

Current Nav Station (I have plans though)

Head WILL be replaced, likely by a porta potti style with a pump out/overboard option

I may remove this sink, it will get rid of 2 holes in my hull and then replace it with a hanging locker for wet stuff. Besides it is a small boat, the kitchen sink can wash hands too.

Greenman · May 19, 2009, 08:06:54 PM

Electronics

And some exterior pics.

Greenman · May 19, 2009, 08:08:29 PM

Could this be moved? I must be overly exposed to fumes today. This has nothing to do with books.

newt · May 20, 2009, 12:42:05 PM

Everything can be moved, it just depends how much you want to pay for it. ;D It looks lNike it is all there, just needs going through and cleaning up. I would think about some bottom pain before you splash it, of of course check all your thru-hulls and possible leaks.
"Nothing works on this old boat but it's owner"- saw that somewhere. :D

CharlieJ · May 20, 2009, 01:00:09 PM

Newt- he was asking the thread to be moved to a more appropriate section. And it was done.

;)

Greenman · May 20, 2009, 01:13:43 PM

LOL, I guess I should have been more explicit, thanks for the help.

I finished a light sand and wash of the hull today, paint will go on tomorrow if the weather hold up. All the through hulls are tight and seacocks work, so hopefully no leaks. 9 days and counting to launch day :)

maxiSwede · May 20, 2009, 03:14:54 PM

Congrats on the new- to U - boat.

The only thing that looks bad is that crappy plastic carpet on the cabin sole.... if you forgive me for expressing a quite personal point of view ;)

Anyway, go ahea and have fun!

BTW, the boat looks VERY shallow draft, or is it something with the angle the pic was taken from?

Greenman · May 20, 2009, 07:40:53 PM

LOL The sticky tile parkay fake floor is high on my "to do" hit list, and yes the draft is 3'3" and 3200 lbs on a 7000lb displacement boat.

Right now though I have to deal with a couple of minor mechanical issues and really giving it a good cleaning with a fresh coat of white paint inside the lockers and all the rest of the storage areas, then comes the teak, and then the floor.

Should be fun. :-[

jotruk · May 21, 2009, 08:49:55 AM

Congrats on the new (2u) boat. I have a Hunter 27 also it is a lot of fun to sail and handles well. Place 2nd in last weekends club race.

Greenman · May 21, 2009, 10:00:03 AM

And here is the new bottom paint, it really needs a complete bottom job done I think, but I don't want to waste this season on the hard, so I just did a powerwash, light sand and new bottom coat.

Still looks much better IMO

Chattcatdaddy · May 21, 2009, 12:39:45 PM

Nice job! Looks a lot better!

newt · May 21, 2009, 01:25:45 PM

Uhh..Thanks Charlie, I will try to engage my brain before I start typing next time. I think I going to try to forget about this thread and hope Greenman gets advice from people that are awake.

captain cajun · May 21, 2009, 02:32:52 PM

Greenman, very happy for you congrats! ;D

dnice · May 21, 2009, 11:19:53 PM

congrats on the purchase!
I think I saw your youtube video of the pre-buy :)

I think thats a great boat and will probably take you a lot further than you are imagining (or are being told).

What are you cruising grounds? and do you have any plans for taking it outside your cruising grounds?
just curious.

Get that baby in the water and go :)

Greenman · May 22, 2009, 04:15:40 AM

I am in Nova Scotia and will be sailing the Halifax Harbour, maybe with a week trip down the coast to Lunenburg in July, then a week up the coast in Spetember. All dependant on how much I get out before then. I need all the experience I can get in the Harbour before I venture out alone. I am pretty much assured 3 trips a week (Wednesday night racing, then the weekend).

Already things are looking way better than the video, with the new bottom, engine tune up, thourough cleaning and paint inside. Here is a list of what needs to be done by next Saturday. It will be a crazy week. Some of my list is done, but lots to go still.

CHECK/CLOSE ALL SEACOCKS & LUBRICATE

ADD INSPECTION PORT TO FUEL TANK

CLEAN TANK

CHANGE FUEL FILTER

CHANGE OIL

BUY NEW BATTERIES ($240)

CHANGE BILGE PUMP

CHANGE ZINCS

ADD SWIM LADDER ($130)

NEW HEAD ($200-$500)

SANITIZE/FLUSH WATER TANK

ADD LOCK TO TABLE LEG

FIX STANCHIONS

PUT UP NETTING

CLEAN/PAINT

SETTEE STORAGE LOCKERS

GALLEY STORAGE LOCKERS

HEAD STORAGE LOCKERS

And I am sure I am forgetting a few things :D

CapnK · May 22, 2009, 09:58:01 AM

Greenman - congrats on yer new lady, and a Grog for yall. :)

She's not looking bad at all! She'll be a beauty when you get done taking care of her, and will repay you in kind.

maxiSwede · May 22, 2009, 12:53:21 PM

Keep up the good work Mr Greenman and keep us posted. seems like you got yourself a pretty nice boat for the bucks spent, eh?

;D

Christopher · May 25, 2009, 10:09:29 PM

Congrats on your boat! I've sailed a lot aboard an H27, a '76 to be specific. Nice performing boat. We were in a decent blow aboard last year and she stood up very well... Wish the owner would've installed lee cloths... I spent my break in the rotation on deck trying to get rest wedging myself between the bulkhead and icebox...

In any case... great boat and congrats!

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