1980's H37 areas of concern

[Mark Tamblyn]

I'm looking at several older H37's and I'm trying to decide if there is a year that I should not go back beyond due to a major design change etc.I gather rudder problems are possible but in the scheme of things this is an issue I can live with. My concerns are more with things that may be really hard to fix. Tanks? what is the record with the fuel tank. Is it well installed and have leaks been an issue. Do the water tanks leak .. Engine, exhaust, shaft, strut etc What has the service been like? Rigging. Is there a required upgrade that I need to look for or quickly do beyond the regular replacement of stainless rigging every 10 years.Winches, running rigging traveler. Any surprises here?

 

[David Foster]

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[Sanders LaMont]

No big surprises

In general, the only consistent weak point appears to be the original holding tank (under the seat in the shower). Virtually all have been replaced, preferably with a poly tank in the V berth.Several of us with 20+ year old boats (mine is a 79) need to replace one or more portlights, not surprising, and the other stuff (rigging, sails etc) seems to be ona norma replacement cycle -- depending on how hard the boat is used.I am aware of two design changes from early models to the later ones, but you can probably find more by staying tuned: the mainsheet traveler is in the cockpit in early models (good stable and safe design, but limits add-on dodger size), and the later models had an access panel built-in from the port quarter berth to the engine.I think you will probably find that later models more likely do not have the smaller two cyclinder engine, as well.But overall, a sound design that wears very well. I still think this is the most boat for the money you can buy today.Good luck,Sanderss/v Good News