260 Leaky Faucets

[Wm. S]

The Faucets on my Hunter 260 (Yr 2000) leak like crazy (probably normal wear). Does anyone know where to get replacements. I can't find a brand name on the old faucets.Thanks in advance.

 

[Scott]

a post on this last week

which said we all have this problem. I've got a 2001 270 but my faucets work fine, but now I'll be watching for it. I believe the responses recommended faucets they sell at West called Whale.

 

[ross]

replacement faucet

I tried rebuilding the inside of the faucet. Still leaked where the lever arm joins the side of the faucet. Ordered a replacement for about $30 from Hunter parts dept. 386 462 3077 ext. 3015

 

[Gary Verburg]

washers help

I had the same problem. I wanted to get replacements from Hunter, but I could not access replacement parts (just adds) on line and when I called I just got an answering machine. I took mine apart and inside there is a rubber "O" ring gasket. I took the old one to my local true value hardware store and bought one the same size. I replaced it with the new "O" ring and it works fine now. I do think in the long run you might be better off up grading with a better hand pump faucet. I think the Hunter faucets are cheaply made, but work ok for occassional use.

 

[David King]

Faucets

I had the same problem in my 1997 h26. I found the faucets to be of low quality and didn't consider getting identical replacements or a parts package. I bought better quality faucets from West Marine and am now living happily ever after. My galley faucet has a foot operated pump. Very nice. David King "Molly"