Haines Signature 1850L Rebuild and Refurbishment on going project.

[burleygu]

Many of you will think I am crazy for undertaking such a task when I could of spent some more money and bought something 'ready to go' Which is true however I went the other way.
For awhile I have been looking for a 90's era Haines Hunter and after looking at many boats above and around $15,000-25,000 I just couldn't bring myself to pay that sort of money for a boat with unknown history, The original motor or worse yet a supposedly newer motor that had all the signs of a high hour motor with a new hour gauge installed 200 hours ago. Another problem I found with these boats was that a boat around 20 years old the structural integrity of the timber is always a gamble. As I have seen countless reports of new floors in boats where they have chosen to ignore the condition of the stringers.
So after crunching some numbers I decided that a project boat would be the way I was going to get what I want. And know exactly what I had when I was finished with it.

In this thread I will post up the progress of the rebuild and fitout and hopefully I will have it all done in a timely manner!

So this Is what I purchased a 1990 Haines Signature 1850L An Original 2 owner boat with the majority of the original documentation from when purchased new.

[Adam_G]

I will be watching with interest. Little re build I am doing at the moment would probably fit in that boat 3 times..lol

Good luck and happy sanding.

Adam

[Tangles]

Tim

i really look forward to seeing what you do with this, wish i was good on the tools as its something i wouldnt mind doing one day

cheers
mike

[Jarrah Jack]

The've got an unusual transom design. I think Mustang5 did a similar transom a few boats ago so it may be worth talking to him.

'bout time we had another project to follow on here. Good luck with it Tim.

I've heard but don't know for sure that they were a light hull so it may be worth adding some extra weight in glass in the right places to get a better performance.

I know what you mean about trying to find a good old HH. People want more than they cost new over twenty years ago, with the same motor and trailer.

[Jarrah Jack]

Tim

i really look forward to seeing what you do with this, wish i was good on the tools as its something i wouldnt mind doing one day

cheers
mike

Don't underestimate that dremel of yours Tangles!

[madmackrel]

Tim is that not a Haines signiature ?

[burleygu]

The story with this boat was that it had been in storage on a property for around 5 years possibly more. This was due to the owner moving to Perth, The owner of the boat gave it to Her daughter after realizing the boat was going to waste. The daughter and Husband did not like the thought of the work that needed to be put into the boat hence they put it up for sale. (things like soft transom and soft floor) The boat came with full storm covers bimini etc which I assumed is how the boat was stored as they where quite weathered. So everything on the inside of the boat is in great condition minus the moisture. The boat also has no holes in the dash and no signs of having a sounder or any other random things mounted onto it just a very original unmolested boat. I also have all the rego stickers from the last 6 years on there original paper work suggesting they havnt been attached to the boat suggesting it hasn't been used for that period. Boat is still registered until the end of the year.

[madmackrel]

Has this one got the 135 black max merc on it? It is just like the first boat I crossed the south passage bar on. Good to see mate and am looking forward to the rebuild.

[burleygu]

yes mate its a haines signature 1850L My mistake! I have a tendency of calling them all haines hunters even tho there are very big differences.
A lot of work has already been carried out so will post up progress abit by bit till I catch myself up.
Jack I have spoken with mustang via PM in regards to the transom he did on his awhile ago and he reassured me its all easy enough.
Perry It has a 150 mariner with 390hours runs very smooth needs a new impeller obviously after sitting for so long.
Its an 1850L But overall length in metric is from back of transom to nose/point of hull 6.2mtrs and from back of transom to front of bowsprit 6.45mtrs

[burleygu]

Once I received the boat I pretty much stripped the boat down straight away to see what I was in for. Motor was removed with one of those hydraulic motor lifterer's makes life very easy. This was all done to ensure no extra weight or load was applied to the hull when firbreglass work was to be carried out. It was delivered to me on a tilt tray due to the trailer being unregistered and needing abit of tlc.

[Captain Seaweed]

Looks good Tim!!! I am excited about this project of yours, you never do things by half and it always ends up being a top job!

[LittleSkipper]

Just as a point of interest your photo's are posting sideways? Try rotating them before posting?

I too certainly look with interest on the re-build of this awesome boat?

[Tickleish]

Yeah its hard tilting your head all the time

[Muddy Toes]

Six months time, half a boat in the front yard, all the best intentions, convincing yourself you'll get back to it one day while you and Marty are off exploring every imaginable fishing spot along the East coast of Australia in the captain's new boat..............

Seriously though Tim........it's a great looking rig,,,,can't wait to see the progress and the final product.

Trapper ready? Pull....................BANG!!!!!!

[burleygu]

Six months time, half a boat in the front yard, all the best intentions, convincing yourself you'll get back to it one day while you and Marty are off exploring every imaginable fishing spot along the East coast of Australia in the captain's new boat..............

Seriously though Tim........it's a great looking rig,,,,can't wait to see the progress and the final product.

Trapper ready? Pull....................BANG!!!!!!

I'm working near the gunshop today it's a dangerous thing to much urge to buy toys. So I just might have to! Let us know mate when you have a free weekend and we will go out shooting at my old mans. Have clays and a basic clay thrower. But the boat shouldn't take to long. Hopefully :S