Hourston 26 rebuild

[Eden Island]

Question, as I have the 23 and always wondered about how best to use the extra space in the 26. There seem to be 2 schools of thought.

1. Use the same cabin as the 23 and put all the extra space in the cockpit.
2. Keep the cockpit the same as the 23 and put all the extra space in the cabin.

I cruise, so I'd go for #2, and have a standup head & [maybe] shower, and a forward facing seat option for the first mate.

What did you decide?

 

[bonez10]

Question, as I have the 23 and always wondered about how best to use the extra space in the 26. There seem to be 2 schools of thought.

1. Use the same cabin as the 23 and put all the extra space in the cockpit.
2. Keep the cockpit the same as the 23 and put all the extra space in the cabin.

I cruise, so I'd go for #2, and have a standup head & [maybe] shower, and a forward facing seat option for the first mate.

What did you decide?

The previous owner had the decision made for me!
Which was the #2. I think it's the better option the cockpit is huge and the cabin is large.
I haven't had the chance to fish out of it yet but I don't think cockpit space is going to be an issue

 

[Eden Island]

The previous owner had the decision made for me!
Which was the #2. I think it's the better option the cockpit is huge and the cabin is large.
I haven't had the chance to fish out of it yet but I don't think cockpit space is going to be an issue

My 23 cockpit - with the inboard - is fine for a few adults or adults and kids. Yours should be plenty roomy with a pod and outboard. I strongly recommend a canvas dodger to keep sun and rain off you in the cockpit, and rain out of the cabin. We often have the door wide open, even in the rain. I have a slope canvas for rainy nights and storing the boat - keeps everything dry and clean.

Did I miss info on the interior layout, or can you show or tell us?

 

[bonez10]

My 23 cockpit - with the inboard - is fine for a few adults or adults and kids. Yours should be plenty roomy with a pod and outboard. I strongly recommend a canvas dodger to keep sun and rain off you in the cockpit, and rain out of the cabin. We often have the door wide open, even in the rain. I have a slope canvas for rainy nights and storing the boat - keeps everything dry and clean.

Did I miss info on the interior layout, or can you show or tell us?

Interior has 2 captain chairs up front starboard side behind the captain's chair is a counter with storage underneath. Plan for a stove in there eventually. Port side has a table behind the captains chair. Plan is to make the captains chair swivel and slide so the table is usable front and back . Back of the cabin on the Port has a bench seated at the table with cooler storage underneath

I'll attach the pics I have.

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

I have a rear window for a hourston in my shed, looks like you need one.
Located near sidney, yours for the taking

 

[bonez10]

I have a rear window for a hourston in my shed, looks like you need one.
Located near sidney, yours for the taking

I would gladly take you up on a rear window!
I am most definately in need of a couple!
Sidney is quite a ways from here I'm on the north island.

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

For bonez10....
1 hourston window for pickup

 

[Eden Island]

For bonez10....
1 hourston window for pickup

I have offered to get it to Comox for him, and Port McNeil if he's patient. I'll be in touch next week.

 

[MiddlepointBight]

I have offered to get it to Comox for him, and Port McNeil if he's patient. I'll be in touch next week.

Hi guys, doing some work on my 26' Hourston. Was this window eventually picked up and used? TIA

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

Hi guys, doing some work on my 26' Hourston. Was this window eventually picked up and used? TIA

Yes it was picked up

 

[BryceWCP]

what kind of headroom do you see in the cabin on these 23/26’s

 

[Eden Island]

what kind of headroom do you see in the cabin on these 23/26’s

My 23 has 6'4" headroom in the cabin. 6'7" under the canvas dodger - I have 2 brothers 6'6".