I have read in this forum that cracks in the ACP are easy to repair. How do you repair the cracks?
ACP crack repair in Hunter Trailerables
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I've emailed Hunter with the same question twice and have not gotten any response. My '99 model has major cracking around the motor mount - enough so that I'm leery of using my outboard. Unless someone has had success in this repair I can see that even with repairing the cracks they'll occur again because of the instability of the motor mount.
I've emailed Hunter with the same question twice and have not gotten any response. My '99 model has major cracking around the motor mount - enough so that I'm leery of using my outboard. Unless someone has had success in this repair I can see that even with repairing the cracks they'll occur again because of the instability of the motor mount.
repairing cracks
A couple of answers. First, I repaired several cracks this year. Pretty straightforward. What you need to do right now is drill 1/8" holes at the ends of existing cracks to keep them from spreading. Do this immediately, even if you're not going to fix the crack until the end of the season. You next bevel the crack with a dremel tool or similar, apply filler material (only as much as you need because it dries very hard), sand, and spray paint. There's a Krylon that's a close match. If anyone wants Hunter's instructions, including a materials list, post your email address and I'll forward what they sent me. Now Edwin, as for your motor mount cracks, how big is your motor? Do you remove it prior to trailering? As a bit of added insurance, I purchased an additional bracket w/my mount that gives it extra stability by connecting to the seat. It's not a standard product, but you can get it from JY. Not sure if you can do a retrofit with the existing bracket. If you have cracks around your motor mount, you may have to remove the mount to make sure that any cracks UNDER it are repaired as well.
A couple of answers. First, I repaired several cracks this year. Pretty straightforward. What you need to do right now is drill 1/8" holes at the ends of existing cracks to keep them from spreading. Do this immediately, even if you're not going to fix the crack until the end of the season. You next bevel the crack with a dremel tool or similar, apply filler material (only as much as you need because it dries very hard), sand, and spray paint. There's a Krylon that's a close match. If anyone wants Hunter's instructions, including a materials list, post your email address and I'll forward what they sent me. Now Edwin, as for your motor mount cracks, how big is your motor? Do you remove it prior to trailering? As a bit of added insurance, I purchased an additional bracket w/my mount that gives it extra stability by connecting to the seat. It's not a standard product, but you can get it from JY. Not sure if you can do a retrofit with the existing bracket. If you have cracks around your motor mount, you may have to remove the mount to make sure that any cracks UNDER it are repaired as well.
Hull Cracks in my 170
Earlier this spring I noticed cracks inside my 2000 170, to the left and right of the mast step. Right now, the boat is at my local dealers getting the two cracks repaired -- plus a third that appeared about a week before I took it to the shop -- PLUS a fourth crack that appeared while at the shop. The boat is still under warranty. Bottom line -- my dealer has been great but the personnel at Hunter Marine have been downright unresponsive. I have called and written to Hunter's Customer Service, left voice mail messages for Lind Bayreuther at JY Boats and sent letters to 1) Hunter, 2) Lind and 3) Dave Eck (president of JY). So far -- NO responses. Nothing. I bought the Hunter because I expected a quality boat and quality customer service and I get zero customer service. I am aware of other 170 owners with the same problem and Hunter has replaced the hulls. It appears to me that Hunter knows a problem exists and if they ignore it long enough, it will go away. I doubt very much if I ever buy another Hunter again. This experience is most frustrating.
Earlier this spring I noticed cracks inside my 2000 170, to the left and right of the mast step. Right now, the boat is at my local dealers getting the two cracks repaired -- plus a third that appeared about a week before I took it to the shop -- PLUS a fourth crack that appeared while at the shop. The boat is still under warranty. Bottom line -- my dealer has been great but the personnel at Hunter Marine have been downright unresponsive. I have called and written to Hunter's Customer Service, left voice mail messages for Lind Bayreuther at JY Boats and sent letters to 1) Hunter, 2) Lind and 3) Dave Eck (president of JY). So far -- NO responses. Nothing. I bought the Hunter because I expected a quality boat and quality customer service and I get zero customer service. I am aware of other 170 owners with the same problem and Hunter has replaced the hulls. It appears to me that Hunter knows a problem exists and if they ignore it long enough, it will go away. I doubt very much if I ever buy another Hunter again. This experience is most frustrating.
cracks at the mast step
According to Lind (when I've been able to catch him at his desk, he's been very helpful) they've sold over 1000 170's and 30-some have have developed cracks at the mast step....yours and mine included. That's about a 3% incidence rate and something that they're aware of. It is a reason why they started putting gaskets under the mast step (didn't help me). When I removed the mast step, I noticed a couple of small ones that hadn't made their way out yet, so I fixed those as well. Mine is a 2002, and I was told that the topside wasn't under warranty. The repair was an easy afternoon job...most of it waiting for things to dry. But I'm definitely going to keep an eye on that area of the boat for future problems.
According to Lind (when I've been able to catch him at his desk, he's been very helpful) they've sold over 1000 170's and 30-some have have developed cracks at the mast step....yours and mine included. That's about a 3% incidence rate and something that they're aware of. It is a reason why they started putting gaskets under the mast step (didn't help me). When I removed the mast step, I noticed a couple of small ones that hadn't made their way out yet, so I fixed those as well. Mine is a 2002, and I was told that the topside wasn't under warranty. The repair was an easy afternoon job...most of it waiting for things to dry. But I'm definitely going to keep an eye on that area of the boat for future problems.
Dick in MI
Thanks for your info. I don't trailer with the motor mounted - the cracks have really developed when under sail with the motor tilted up. This is my second Hunter, I downsized from a H23 and have always tooted Hunter's horn so I'm very disappointed that they're not responding to this. I would like to see what they sent you - my email address is emc857@owensboro.net. Thanks! Edwin
Thanks for your info. I don't trailer with the motor mounted - the cracks have really developed when under sail with the motor tilted up. This is my second Hunter, I downsized from a H23 and have always tooted Hunter's horn so I'm very disappointed that they're not responding to this. I would like to see what they sent you - my email address is emc857@owensboro.net. Thanks! Edwin
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170 Hull replacement
I was frustrated with recurring cracks on my model 170 (year 2000). Finally, Hunter replaced it in the spring of 2004 with a completely new 2004 hull. I feel lucky and grateful that Hunter finally took care of this for me. Unfortunately, with a tiny baby and a toddler, I have no time for sailing. Yes, I'd buy another Hunter because Hunter finally did the right thing.
I was frustrated with recurring cracks on my model 170 (year 2000). Finally, Hunter replaced it in the spring of 2004 with a completely new 2004 hull. I feel lucky and grateful that Hunter finally took care of this for me. Unfortunately, with a tiny baby and a toddler, I have no time for sailing. Yes, I'd buy another Hunter because Hunter finally did the right thing.
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