hunter 47 rebuild

[harry746]

i'm just about to commit to a complete rebuild of a hunter 47 yawl springtime. built in burnham in 1963.

she was holed, badly! after running aground in jersey in july of this year. At least 6 ribs and 8 planks need replacing.

i will need lot's of advice

any clues on how to obtain plans? sail specs? engine replacements, rigging, interior etc etc..

is it possible to post pictures on this forum?

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[chippie]

There is an American forum dedicated to wooden boats, do a google search for Wooden Boat Magazine. Lots of technical stuff there for the wooden bits.

Post specific questions here re the rigging , engine etc. there is a wealth of knowledge out there.

good luck

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[harry746]

Re: hunter 47 rebuild perkins 108

Thanks, the engine is a perkins 108 which at the least requires a complete rebuild. Are spares still available or is it more realistic in trying to source a new/replacement engine. Then again the engine mounts etc will need work if i go for something different.
i am happy to rebuild the engine myself if i can source the spares, pistons, gaskets,valves crank and camshaft grind oversize bearings etc etc.

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