Greetings from a prospective future H37C owner

[The Rach]

Hello,

After much analysis and discussions and negotiations with the Admiral, this family had settled on four designs as our first, yes, first sailboat. The Hunter Cherubini 37 Cutter was one of the finalists. Which leads up to yesterday, when, my offer on a 1980 was accepted.

Survey and sea trials are being scheduled. Hopefully, one of my friends and the Master of a 36' Gozzard will accompany to perform personal inspection and sea trial. If all goes well pictures will be posted after a ritual denaming ceremony and christening.

This leads to my asking for help, if any of you 37-C owners would let me know specific areas to inspect and insure are maintained, I would be grateful. Also, if anyone knows the boat and its history that information would be welcome as well. She is currently named "Drastic Plastic" and formerly "The Good Life" and is hull number 187, built in August of 1980, if I decode the HIN correctly.

 

[Ed Schenck]

Welcome! We get very excited when another H37C surfaces. On this site you will find a spreadsheet listing all the cutters that we know about with owners and serial numbers. A similar document lists the differences in the boat over the eight years of production. Your 1980 model has no real changes from my 1979, number 074, as I recall. Leaks are the biggest problem, especially around portlights, soaking the plywood core. Pay attention to the rudder area, in my opinion the weakest area of our boats. There is nothing that I have found that can't be repaired, just a matter of cost and time. Do you want to sail or work? I think most of us like some of both.

 

[The Rach]

Michael used Dropbox to share some files with you!

Click here to view Hunter 37 Cutter by Cherubini; Photographs of 187

A gallery of photographs of the subject vessel.

 

[Jim Legere]

Welcome! We get very excited when another H37C surfaces. On this site you will find a spreadsheet listing all the cutters that we know about with owners and serial numbers. A similar document lists the differences in the boat over the eight years of production. Your 1980 model has no real changes from my 1979, number 074, as I recall. Leaks are the biggest problem, especially around portlights, soaking the plywood core. Pay attention to the rudder area, in my opinion the weakest area of our boats. There is nothing that I have found that can't be repaired, just a matter of cost and time. Do you want to sail or work? I think most of us like some of both.

Excited? Well yeah...:dance:

Which reminds me, since its a new year I should publish an updated version of the spreadsheet soon. Anyone - old or new owners - who has changes or new info for me (HINs, home port, vessel or owner name changes, etc...), please send it along to jameslegere[at]eastlink.ca. I will post the new list here on Hunter Owners Web.

Please note that I do not put personal names, phone numbers or email addresses on the web - I use only the user name that you have input here as a HOW member. HOW members who would like a copy of the complete database in Excel format can contact me at the email address above. Thanks!

 

[FredV]

Welcome! Beautiful boat!

I bought my 37C (hull #11) a couple years ago and am in the process of restoring/refitting her to serve as my home and eventual world cruiser (if I can ever retire!). I think the primary areas to look at include:

• Portlights - I replaced 4 lenses and several dogs (all available here on the SBO store), and now no more leaks.
  
• Seacocks - The originals were gate valves, so I'm replacing all 3 with Marelon seacocks (also available here). Also added a check valve to the vanity sink discharge.
  
• V-berth - several people have mentioned oil-canning potential, so I glassed in longitudinal stringers on both hull sides in the v-berth, added insulation, and covered it all with white bead board.
  
• Rudder - Haven't looked at the rudder shaft yet, but Ed and others have mentioned this as a weak spot, so I'll inspect it as soon as I've finished removing the fuel tank.

Since I'm replacing all wiring, plumbing, and electronics, I've crawled through every nook and cranny of the boat dozens of times. Every time I've come up for air, it was always with the same thought - "Wow, this boat is really SOLID!"

If you anticipate at least some work with her, check out the "Owner Modifications" section here for lots of good advice and great ideas.

Best of luck with your new adventure!

 

[Greg Olausen]

Hi! If you've decided on a Hunter 37 c, congratulations! I fell in love with mine at first sight. What I'd look at right away would be: 1) Your thru-hull penetrations for engine, head, sink- are they marine quality? 2) Your chain plates- especially at the penetrations and bolting; 3) Check your Edson Wheel bolting, wiring, and cable/pulley to the rudder. A lot is going on there in a small area that's hard to access. Other problems exist, but follow in the great footsteps of those other 37c Owners who have taken the time and trouble to meticulously document their restorations, and you will have a wealth of information at your fingertips! Welcome!