I am looking at a 1979 H33 that is in decent shape considering its age. Current owner has had it for decades and has continually maintained it and it shows. There were a couple of things that would be outside normal upkeep that I like to get feedback on.
One thing I noticed is that water does seem to pool on the cockpit sole towards the cabin step. Is this a "feature" built in by Hunter or is it just something particular to this boat? Conceptually it can be solved by adding another cockpit drain. Of course I'm not as flexible as I was decades ago, so it won't be fun. This is primarily an annoyance, but it would be nice to not step in water before entering the cabin or continually sopping up water.
Another issue is that the wires to the anchor light/ steaming light don't have continuity. I've attached a picture that shows how the wires seemingly go under the compression post base. I should have taken an image from the other side, but there didn't appear to be a hole that the wires are snaked through. The VHF cable does have a somewhat ragged hole that it passes through. How is the base of the compression post secured? Is it a flange that is glassed in place? It doesn't seem to be bolted to anything. Current owner said that the riggers said the mast should be removed to rewire which makes for a very expensive light fix. If the current wires are pinched by the post base, I doubt they could be used as a messenger to snake new wires. The vhf cable hole could be cleaned up and would have enough room for the light wires possibly. Has any body attempted to do this while at the top of the mast?
Another question is about the original 2 cyl Yanmar. I don't have a picture of the actual part but it was described a limiter. The part it self looked like a small spring load plunger that apparently pushed on another rod in the fuel delivery system. The plunger end was bent. Apparently the mechanic is having a problem finding a replacement and that it may need to be machined. The part itself is small and simple so machining it shouldn't be a big deal. The question is what caused it to bend? From the picture I'd guess the plunger diam was maybe 3/16 to 1/4 inch diameter and I presume it was steel. That would take one heck of high axial load to bend it. I've asked the owner to send me a picture of the part which hopefully he'll do soon. I realize these details are probably too sketchy for somebody to know which part I'm talking about...but there is always hope.
Additionally if anybody has suggestions of common problem areas (especially if they are not easily seen) I'd appreciate the input.
Thanks,
Greg
One thing I noticed is that water does seem to pool on the cockpit sole towards the cabin step. Is this a "feature" built in by Hunter or is it just something particular to this boat? Conceptually it can be solved by adding another cockpit drain. Of course I'm not as flexible as I was decades ago, so it won't be fun. This is primarily an annoyance, but it would be nice to not step in water before entering the cabin or continually sopping up water.
Another issue is that the wires to the anchor light/ steaming light don't have continuity. I've attached a picture that shows how the wires seemingly go under the compression post base. I should have taken an image from the other side, but there didn't appear to be a hole that the wires are snaked through. The VHF cable does have a somewhat ragged hole that it passes through. How is the base of the compression post secured? Is it a flange that is glassed in place? It doesn't seem to be bolted to anything. Current owner said that the riggers said the mast should be removed to rewire which makes for a very expensive light fix. If the current wires are pinched by the post base, I doubt they could be used as a messenger to snake new wires. The vhf cable hole could be cleaned up and would have enough room for the light wires possibly. Has any body attempted to do this while at the top of the mast?
Another question is about the original 2 cyl Yanmar. I don't have a picture of the actual part but it was described a limiter. The part it self looked like a small spring load plunger that apparently pushed on another rod in the fuel delivery system. The plunger end was bent. Apparently the mechanic is having a problem finding a replacement and that it may need to be machined. The part itself is small and simple so machining it shouldn't be a big deal. The question is what caused it to bend? From the picture I'd guess the plunger diam was maybe 3/16 to 1/4 inch diameter and I presume it was steel. That would take one heck of high axial load to bend it. I've asked the owner to send me a picture of the part which hopefully he'll do soon. I realize these details are probably too sketchy for somebody to know which part I'm talking about...but there is always hope.
Additionally if anybody has suggestions of common problem areas (especially if they are not easily seen) I'd appreciate the input.
Thanks,
Greg
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