The SO and I are in the process of buying an abandoned 1979 30' Hunter. The mechanics lien has been initiated and we have made a down payment to ensure we get the boat. Keeping our fingers crossed that the PO doesn't show up after neglecting her for so long....
The story we have so far is that the PO lived in DC and attempted to sail her down to Solomon's island. Or at least that's where he ended up. He wrecked it on the rocks on the starboard side of the entrance to the harbor and she sunk halfway. Sea Tow towed it to the marina, PO had it hauled out and spent about a week trying to get things in order.
He left and never came back. The back hatch was left open and there's been 3-10" of water inside the cabin at all times since then.
There's an access hole cut into the back of the cockpit with no cover
The engine is off the mounts with the crankshaft disconnect
ed.
The compression post looks kind of funky and the entire sole needs replacing.
The upholstery on the interior hull needs replacing. I've already ripped out the v berth nastiness. The mildew and mold was amazing in there. The welts are also telling me they need to go.
There is something wrong with the steering.
This is as far as we've gotten to even know whats wrong. The only good surprise is that the PO had a TON of odds and ends that hopefully fit the boat.
Oh! The cushions weren't bad either. I've aired those out, washed the covers, and put them back together.
We've pumped all the standing water out and have demildewed most of the reachable surfaces. We're kind of in limbo because we don't want to start any big projects until she's actually ours.
I can't wait to get started!
The story we have so far is that the PO lived in DC and attempted to sail her down to Solomon's island. Or at least that's where he ended up. He wrecked it on the rocks on the starboard side of the entrance to the harbor and she sunk halfway. Sea Tow towed it to the marina, PO had it hauled out and spent about a week trying to get things in order.
He left and never came back. The back hatch was left open and there's been 3-10" of water inside the cabin at all times since then.
There's an access hole cut into the back of the cockpit with no cover
The engine is off the mounts with the crankshaft disconnected.
The compression post looks kind of funky and the entire sole needs replacing.
The upholstery on the interior hull needs replacing. I've already ripped out the v berth nastiness. The mildew and mold was amazing in there. The welts are also telling me they need to go.
There is something wrong with the steering.
This is as far as we've gotten to even know whats wrong. The only good surprise is that the PO had a TON of odds and ends that hopefully fit the boat.
Oh! The cushions weren't bad either. I've aired those out, washed the covers, and put them back together.
We've pumped all the standing water out and have demildewed most of the reachable surfaces. We're kind of in limbo because we don't want to start any big projects until she's actually ours.
I can't wait to get started!
