We got our first sailboat this year. I just wanted to share our experience on the 1994 Hunter 29.5.
The boat was in fine condition, but had been neglected. We had leaks coming in every corner of the boat. Here is what we found.
The boat was in fine condition, but had been neglected. We had leaks coming in every corner of the boat. Here is what we found.
- Anchor locker pin leaked
- Bow Pulpit sealant missing (causing leak into v berth)
- Anchor locker drain tube cracked
- Thru-hull backer plates all rotted
- All ports leaked (needed new gaskets, we used Gray part 802344 for all PYHI and Gray ports. The new PYHI gasket leaked again right away )
- All also were not cut flush from factory (This caused water to sit in port, and eventually drain into cabin. Also to catch a toe on.)
- Rub rail caulking was all in need of replacement (Water would follow hull seam behind rail until it found entry.)
- Many thru hull fittings leaked (I resealed them all with 3m 4000)
- Aluminum blackwater tank was covered in holes. (Replace yours right away if you have aluminum. Ronco makes excellent tanks)
- Blackwater hand pump bellows leaked
- Dinette table can be restored to a beautiful finish with use of stain.
- Jib cleats are much better with cam-cleats
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