I am buying a 1982 Hunter 37' cutter, Cherubini design. Does anyone out there own one of these, and how do you like it? Any tips on common problems or quirks? Will be test sailing it this Saturday, 5-13-00 and will be surveying it the following Monday. Any and all feedback will be appreciated.
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37 cutters
They sail like a dream! The weak points are: Holding tank, Ports, soft deck due to poor bedding, small anchor locker and small bow rollers. I think they are one of the best buys for the money on the market today. Everyone probally all ready knows my opinion on that though.
They sail like a dream! The weak points are: Holding tank, Ports, soft deck due to poor bedding, small anchor locker and small bow rollers. I think they are one of the best buys for the money on the market today. Everyone probally all ready knows my opinion on that though.
Haven't hatched mine yet
Kent, I'd love to tell you how the 37C sails, but I haven't had mine in the water yet. I picked up my '82 this winter and will be sailing it for the first time on Memorial day. I looked at a number of examples of the boat and really liked them all. The rigging on the '82 is a little nicer than the earlier years, with the cabintop traveller and boom guard for the staysail. I did find a problem with plywood delamination around the rudder support bearing, and some in the bilge. Minor problems, but not to be left unattended. My spar has a curious forward arc to it, too. Look up when at the mast. Don't know your level of experience, or the intended use for the boat, but in S.F. the cutter rig should be a real advantage for comfortable cruising. Dialing down sail area in a blow should be a piece of cake. Good luck on the trials and survey, although it sounds as though you've got the checkbook open already.
Kent, I'd love to tell you how the 37C sails, but I haven't had mine in the water yet. I picked up my '82 this winter and will be sailing it for the first time on Memorial day. I looked at a number of examples of the boat and really liked them all. The rigging on the '82 is a little nicer than the earlier years, with the cabintop traveller and boom guard for the staysail. I did find a problem with plywood delamination around the rudder support bearing, and some in the bilge. Minor problems, but not to be left unattended. My spar has a curious forward arc to it, too. Look up when at the mast. Don't know your level of experience, or the intended use for the boat, but in S.F. the cutter rig should be a real advantage for comfortable cruising. Dialing down sail area in a blow should be a piece of cake. Good luck on the trials and survey, although it sounds as though you've got the checkbook open already.
Need objectivity here...
and Carl is just a little biased(see http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=204587+a=1505977, and be sure to replace the plus sign with an ampersand). And Gary is new at this. I, on the other hand, am into my second year with a 1979 H37C and have been out twice so far this season(Lake Erie). What a great boat! Put on a new folding prop so I can back up and a new main so I can go fast forward. Last time out was doing 7 knots and haven't rigged the staysail yet. Are there any negatives? Can't think of any as long as: 1) you get a competent surveyor. 2) the holding tank has been fixed. 3) you don't need easy access to the motor, the wiring, the pumps, the plumbing, and the steering gear. 4) you aren't used to having all the controls in the cockpit. 5) you don't need to feed six or eight people in the cockpit. 6) you don't mind sponging the water out of the portlights every time you want to open one(but they all open). 7) there is no serious moisture damage. I had two surveyed, one had an estimate of $16000. to repair the deck. Numbers 4 and 6 are fixable with a few $$$. Number 7 isn't that tough if it is localized, usually near the front traveller and dorade boxes. Also around the chainplates. The others are probably true of any afforable sailboat. And there are lots of H37C owners who may respond, many live on their boats. And so many positives. It sure is fun for my wife, my dog, and me. Also see: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=204587+a=1888331, again replace that "+" with an ampersand. Good luck.
and Carl is just a little biased(see http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=204587+a=1505977, and be sure to replace the plus sign with an ampersand). And Gary is new at this. I, on the other hand, am into my second year with a 1979 H37C and have been out twice so far this season(Lake Erie). What a great boat! Put on a new folding prop so I can back up and a new main so I can go fast forward. Last time out was doing 7 knots and haven't rigged the staysail yet. Are there any negatives? Can't think of any as long as: 1) you get a competent surveyor. 2) the holding tank has been fixed. 3) you don't need easy access to the motor, the wiring, the pumps, the plumbing, and the steering gear. 4) you aren't used to having all the controls in the cockpit. 5) you don't need to feed six or eight people in the cockpit. 6) you don't mind sponging the water out of the portlights every time you want to open one(but they all open). 7) there is no serious moisture damage. I had two surveyed, one had an estimate of $16000. to repair the deck. Numbers 4 and 6 are fixable with a few $$$. Number 7 isn't that tough if it is localized, usually near the front traveller and dorade boxes. Also around the chainplates. The others are probably true of any afforable sailboat. And there are lots of H37C owners who may respond, many live on their boats. And so many positives. It sure is fun for my wife, my dog, and me. Also see: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=204587+a=1888331, again replace that "+" with an ampersand. Good luck.
buying hunter 37
kent, i have a hunter 37 l979 for sale. have you bought one yet?. need to sell mine due to newer boat is here. please go to the classafied section to see particulars. regards, dennsi
kent, i have a hunter 37 l979 for sale. have you bought one yet?. need to sell mine due to newer boat is here. please go to the classafied section to see particulars. regards, dennsi
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