My daughter and her husband gave me this exact same model sailboat for Father's Day! Very inspiring video and very nicely done! Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for sharing! This week I acquired a Hunter 25.5 as well. It’s going to need some work but looking forward to getting it in order. I like how the inside of yours looks very clean and modern. Can’t wait to get to work this weekend!
How’s the resto coming along, Bloodscull? I just paid a visit to Ohana a couple of weeks ago. Utah has had two great water years in a row, with the GSL still rising. I’ll be helping my friend (whom bought her) get a few tasks tackled so we can get out and enjoy some sunny sailing days. 🥰☀️🌬️💨⛵️🌊
The best video editing, story telling, videography that I have seen, which did not go viral. Hey, it's not about numbers, it about quality and this piece of work was very entertaining! Congrats on the restoration. Beautiful boat
Great video... Like you, I refurbished a cast iron keel and if I could share any one piece of advice to anyone facing a similar task... fork out a few extra $$ (it really isn't that much extra) to have the iron sand-blasted. The time, headaches, blisters, and foul language spared vs. grinding yourself is money well spent! On the technical side, nothing leaves you with a more perfect surface prep that is as clean as possible like aggressive media blasting on cast-iron... Clean the dust off with an acetone splash and immediately apply the first sealer coat of epoxy and you are golden.
Great narration! Succinct without being terse-- and with a sprinkling of subtle humor. Love it! Also enjoyed the quick slide-show imagery of work performed. (Sure beats slogging through an endless barrage of tedium. ) Rock on!
Nice. Over this past summer i purchased a 25 hunter retractable keel from north carliona. Mine was unfortunately a victim of a storm. They are well built boats. Love your interior . hopefully mune will turn out as nice as yours! Happy sailing!
Hi guys, I also have a Hunter 25.5 on a trailer here in the yard that I'm working on. Your video was well done. I think that Hunter did a great job on addressing some of the wants and needs of a weekend sailor from the aft burth to the pop up roof. good luck on your boats guys and thx again for the video. Trevor from Campbell River BC Canada
Good point. Its too bad how it's almost better to restore a boat yourself than to spend more money on a decent boat. You only gain confidence from knowing the history, and all that works tells you exactly how to feel about it. Good job
Indeed. Doing it the way I did, is certainly a long way to go about it, but in the end you know every inch of the boat and you know the quality is there.
Very nice job! Kudos to you. I had the same boat awith similar color scheme when I lived in Boston, she was called Cinammon Gir but I gave up on her due to rail leaks which caused the boat to take in about 2 ft of water during a summer in which I culd not visit her for 2 months. I still have have her sails in dry storage as a memento
Where are your hundreds of thousands of subscribers? Is the platform broken? I watch a lot of sailing videos and this is honestly up there with my top fav vids.
No, I sold her and bought the 42’ kauri wood racing boat “Gerontius” (you can google her to read about her fascinating history). Lived aboard her, in Hawaii for a time. I am boatless atm, but I’m off to Greece next week to do some sailing on a Bali 4.8.🥳
WOW!!! My daughter bought me this very same boat for Father's Day 2017 and seems to be in pretty good shape. Your video has answered a lot of questions I had and has certainly given me inspiration. You did a very remarkable job on the restoration! I found you through the Hunter Sailboat Owners group on FB.
Sounds like you have a wonderful daughter! Thank you for the compliment. She was a pleasure (and pain ita) to restore, but well worth the love and effort. Sadly I have to let her go before I really got to enjoy her. Enjoy yours!!
I would like to know more about the process you used to paint the deck and cockpit with nonskid. I have a 1984 Hunter 25.5 that I have done a lot of work on (with the help of a wonderful friend, who actually did most of it) but def needs this. I would like to do it without removing all of the hardware, do you think this is feasible?
I have absolutely no sailing experience. My question is, could you sail a boat like that from the east coast of the US to Hawaii ? Would it be safe ? Would you have to worry about pirates ?
You might look on google for crew websites where you'd be able to find boat owners looking for crew members. You could get on a boat and gain a ton of great hands on experience before you take the big step of buying one yourself. Good luck!
Hi, from spring to autumn, it is $180 and through the winter I think it's around $125 (the GSL is so salty that it rarely ever freezes, only in the case of freshwater floating on top of the saltwater after a lot of snowfall, and during VERY cold years. Even then it's usually very brittle ice and does not pose much danger to the boats.)
After repairing all cracks, crazing, and other imperfections, I used Interlux Primekote, then Interlux Perfection in Mediterranean White. Both are two-part finishes which I rolled on with phenolic-core foam weenie rollers. The finish is still rock hard, and shiny like new.
Starting my own H 25.5 refit and will be replacing the rudder. How was the rudder gudgeon mounted on the transom? Is it through bolted with backing plates, or are the bolts glasses in to the transom?
Hello! Sorry for the delay, I haven't checked YT lately... The rudder gudgeons are through bolted on the transom and backed with large stainless fender washers inside the aft quarter-berth. There are two, one upper and one lower.
Hello, I kept the sails with the boat. New OEM (from Rolly Tasker Sails) sails can be found on Amazon. Here is a link to the mainsail: goo.gl/LHRYGW And a link to a 150% genoa: goo.gl/ymv67n
I seen your video over 3 years ago what about my boat , runner and I have to say I still got to go back to your video to look at certain aspects of a boat out of water. You really are a good video photographer. And your voice puts minds at rest. I think you should start trying to take some of Morgan Freeman's jobs away from him
Hehe, I know... I know... I do a lot of different projects and even shoot a lot of photos and video, but I don't make the time to create the vids like I should. I am getting ready to launch a new brand though so I will be doing a lot more there. @rustandrelic rustandrelic.com
Ok this could have been a good video but had to shut it down because of the crappy music nonstop changing pictures. Could not get a good look at anything!!!! Don't bother to start a patreon account!!!
Thanks chronoboat, I completely understand what you're saying, but my intention with this video was not to create a "how-to restore a sailboat" video. Heaps of those already abound on youtube. I just wanted to share a kind of time-lapse of the work I did on the boat, as I was getting her ready for market, and have subsequently sold her. The new owner, ironically a friend, loves all the work and attention to detail I put into it, and that is satisfaction for me enough! :D
hehe, if that made you seasick, try crawling into the tight transom access of a Beneteau Cyclades 43.3 during a heavy storm, with 100% humidity and about 30C, on a long crossing, while heeled hard and heavy, just to gain access to the throttle controls and jerry rig them until you can make it into a port in a few days. That'll make you a little seasick... 🤢
You might want to ditch the manic classical piano musak, as it serves little purpose other than to distract from your interesting narration and almost induces tinnitus before you start...
My daughter and her husband gave me this exact same model sailboat for Father's Day! Very inspiring video and very nicely done! Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for sharing! This week I acquired a Hunter 25.5 as well. It’s going to need some work but looking forward to getting it in order. I like how the inside of yours looks very clean and modern. Can’t wait to get to work this weekend!
How’s the resto coming along, Bloodscull? I just paid a visit to Ohana a couple of weeks ago. Utah has had two great water years in a row, with the GSL still rising. I’ll be helping my friend (whom bought her) get a few tasks tackled so we can get out and enjoy some sunny sailing days.
🥰☀️🌬️💨⛵️🌊
Great job! and great story telling!! loved the video!!
🙏🏼 Thank you very much 😊💘⛵️
Wonderful job !!!...bravo !!! ..
Merci beaucoup Jean-Philippe! 🤙🏼
Superb vid, superb job. I hope you've had some greats sails since.
Sup brah, I just got one of these! Thanks for the video bud 👊🏻
The best video editing, story telling, videography that I have seen, which did not go viral. Hey, it's not about numbers, it about quality and this piece of work was very entertaining! Congrats on the restoration. Beautiful boat
Thank you very much, I appreciate the positive feedback. :)
Well done mate you must be very proud of your yacht now she looks great!!
Cheers Mike!
Great video... Like you, I refurbished a cast iron keel and if I could share any one piece of advice to anyone facing a similar task... fork out a few extra $$ (it really isn't that much extra) to have the iron sand-blasted. The time, headaches, blisters, and foul language spared vs. grinding yourself is money well spent! On the technical side, nothing leaves you with a more perfect surface prep that is as clean as possible like aggressive media blasting on cast-iron... Clean the dust off with an acetone splash and immediately apply the first sealer coat of epoxy and you are golden.
Great narration! Succinct without being terse-- and with a sprinkling of subtle humor. Love it!
Also enjoyed the quick slide-show imagery of work performed. (Sure beats slogging through an endless barrage of tedium. )
Rock on!
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment. :)
Nice. Over this past summer i purchased a 25 hunter retractable keel from north carliona. Mine was unfortunately a victim of a storm. They are well built boats. Love your interior . hopefully mune will turn out as nice as yours! Happy sailing!
Good luck! Hopefully during this time of self-isolation you have been able to dedicate some time to your refurbish project! 🤙🏼
Rock Star Job! Just starting a 32 Hunter Vision as of a month ago. Thanks for a great story!
Ahoy! Thank you. It was a great project… How’s the Hunter 32 coming along, @frankpruse19 ?
Hi guys, I also have a Hunter 25.5 on a trailer here in the yard that I'm working on. Your video was well done. I think that Hunter did a great job on addressing some of the wants and needs of a weekend sailor from the aft burth to the pop up roof.
good luck on your boats guys and thx again for the video. Trevor from Campbell River BC Canada
Great video and enjoyed the boat being refurbished
Thanks Jay! 🤘🏼
Good point. Its too bad how it's almost better to restore a boat yourself than to spend more money on a decent boat. You only gain confidence from knowing the history, and all that works tells you exactly how to feel about it. Good job
Indeed. Doing it the way I did, is certainly a long way to go about it, but in the end you know every inch of the boat and you know the quality is there.
Very nice job! Kudos to you. I had the same boat awith similar color scheme when I lived in Boston, she was called Cinammon Gir but I gave up on her due to rail leaks which caused the boat to take in about 2 ft of water during a summer in which I culd not visit her for 2 months. I still have have her sails in dry storage as a memento
Where are your hundreds of thousands of subscribers? Is the platform broken? I watch a lot of sailing videos and this is honestly up there with my top fav vids.
JamesP. Sullivan w
Cheers, I really appreciate that. I put a lot of work into the boat, and the video as well. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Great video. Thank you for the hard work you spent making it, and the boat.
Thanks for the compliment! It was quite the travail de l'amour or labor of love!
Well done shaka brah. Very well done. Enjoy your ‘family’ for many NMs.
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Thumb up for the music!
Great job great vid. Do you still have her?
No, I sold her and bought the 42’ kauri wood racing boat “Gerontius” (you can google her to read about her fascinating history). Lived aboard her, in Hawaii for a time. I am boatless atm, but I’m off to Greece next week to do some sailing on a Bali 4.8.🥳
I really enjoyed that... thanks !
Cheers mate! 🤙🏼
great music!
Thanks! I used all free/public domain tracks. They were perfect for narrating over.
Nice boat! She would be a nice inexpensive PHRF racer.
Uncle Bob sweet vid and boat
I'm restoring a 1985 Hunter 25.5. Would you mind if I asked you a few questions specific to this boat? Great video BTW!
Aloha. I’m just seeing this comment, but if you still have any questions, feel free to shoot them my way: justinkslsale/at/g/m/a/i/l…
this is the second time I have watch this very good
Haha cheers. I still rewatch it every so often and it puts a smile on my face every time. 😊
WOW!!! My daughter bought me this very same boat for Father's Day 2017 and seems to be in pretty good shape. Your video has answered a lot of questions I had and has certainly given me inspiration. You did a very remarkable job on the restoration! I found you through the Hunter Sailboat Owners group on FB.
Sounds like you have a wonderful daughter! Thank you for the compliment. She was a pleasure (and pain ita) to restore, but well worth the love and effort. Sadly I have to let her go before I really got to enjoy her. Enjoy yours!!
Such a good video brah..
Cheers bro! 🤙🏼
Very nice!
Subscriber number 90 here :)
Great job
Thank you! I poured a lot of love, time and energy into this boat!
I would like to know more about the process you used to paint the deck and cockpit with nonskid. I have a 1984 Hunter 25.5 that I have done a lot of work on (with the help of a wonderful friend, who actually did most of it) but def needs this. I would like to do it without removing all of the hardware, do you think this is feasible?
Brilliant.
I have absolutely no sailing experience. My question is, could you sail a boat like that from the east coast of the US to Hawaii ? Would it be safe ? Would you have to worry about pirates ?
You might look on google for crew websites where you'd be able to find boat owners looking for crew members. You could get on a boat and gain a ton of great hands on experience before you take the big step of buying one yourself.
Good luck!
I have I think a 1987 25 Hunter rudder it mounted in the cockpit though
poetic
🙏🏼
Do you have some pictures of the bow headstem? Looking to repair Hurricane Irma damage and saw you had the headstem off.
WOW so now it in the water what do they charge to keeep it there, it is about 450 a month here in Michigan ?
Hi, from spring to autumn, it is $180 and through the winter I think it's around $125 (the GSL is so salty that it rarely ever freezes, only in the case of freshwater floating on top of the saltwater after a lot of snowfall, and during VERY cold years. Even then it's usually very brittle ice and does not pose much danger to the boats.)
What kind of paint did you use? It looks as though you used a roller. Is. That correct?
After repairing all cracks, crazing, and other imperfections, I used Interlux Primekote, then Interlux Perfection in Mediterranean White. Both are two-part finishes which I rolled on with phenolic-core foam weenie rollers. The finish is still rock hard, and shiny like new.
Fryderyk Chopin 👍
Glad you approve!
Nice weekender 👍-up.
Starting my own H 25.5 refit and will be replacing the rudder. How was the rudder gudgeon mounted on the transom? Is it through bolted with backing plates, or are the bolts glasses in to the transom?
Hey where are you located Joseph?
Hello! Sorry for the delay, I haven't checked YT lately...
The rudder gudgeons are through bolted on the transom and backed with large stainless fender washers inside the aft quarter-berth. There are two, one upper and one lower.
Chopin. Love it.
🎹🤙🏼
Are you in Salt Lake still? I’m looking at a 25.5 in Arizona. Can I see yours before driving to Arizona? Great story telling!!
Aloha, sorry I am in Hawaii now. I think that the 25.5 is a great boat though and I couldn’t recommend it enough! Good luck!
The narrator sounds like the same guy from the movie "stand by me"
I have a j105 on a trailer
👍👍👍👍
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
What did you do with your old sails. Need a set for my new to me Hunter 25.5.
Hello,
I kept the sails with the boat. New OEM (from Rolly Tasker Sails) sails can be found on Amazon. Here is a link to the mainsail:
goo.gl/LHRYGW
And a link to a 150% genoa:
goo.gl/ymv67n
So how much are you selling this for? Trailer?
I sold her to a friend for a good price.
buena cumpita, la nave quedo super, saludos desde Viña del Mar, CHILE, que tengas unas buenas navegaciones, saludos
I seen your video over 3 years ago what about my boat , runner and I have to say I still got to go back to your video to look at certain aspects of a boat out of water. You really are a good video photographer. And your voice puts minds at rest. I think you should start trying to take some of Morgan Freeman's jobs away from him
Thanks for the support. I go back and rewatch it from time to time as well 😊
Your storytelling is like a young Christian Williams. Check out la to Hawaii and back
Allan Haywood Thank you! That’s a nice compliment. I really like his videos (and that one in particular). Cheers!
You only got 4 videos???? What a waste you got the talent for it go man
Hehe, I know... I know...
I do a lot of different projects and even shoot a lot of photos and video, but I don't make the time to create the vids like I should. I am getting ready to launch a new brand though so I will be doing a lot more there. @rustandrelic rustandrelic.com
Its BIM-IN-EE
Mine is not that pretty yet haha
Just keep working on it and it will get there eventually. 🤘🏼
I I’m got 2 big projects next. New engine and get the mast back up
Best Escher with the sound off
Ok this could have been a good video but had to shut it down because of the crappy music nonstop changing pictures. Could not get a good look at anything!!!! Don't bother to start a patreon account!!!
Thanks chronoboat, I completely understand what you're saying, but my intention with this video was not to create a "how-to restore a sailboat" video. Heaps of those already abound on youtube. I just wanted to share a kind of time-lapse of the work I did on the boat, as I was getting her ready for market, and have subsequently sold her. The new owner, ironically a friend, loves all the work and attention to detail I put into it, and that is satisfaction for me enough! :D
I do wish the pianist would fall off their darn stool driving me crazy, reminds me of Gonzo from the Muppet Show.
Felt seasick after watching that. Geez the flipping from frame to frame after 1/2 a second at a time is not fun to watch.
hehe, if that made you seasick, try crawling into the tight transom access of a Beneteau Cyclades 43.3 during a heavy storm, with 100% humidity and about 30C, on a long crossing, while heeled hard and heavy, just to gain access to the throttle controls and jerry rig them until you can make it into a port in a few days. That'll make you a little seasick... 🤢
Ya made me dizzy with the zooms and cuts so I quit watching.
You might want to ditch the manic classical piano musak, as it serves little purpose other than to distract from your interesting narration and almost induces tinnitus before you start...
crap music such that I can't watch the video
Great job.
Mahalo! 🙏