Hunter 26 water ballast tank toughness

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Island Girl

I'm interested in taking my Hunter 26 to the the Bahamas and the Dry Tortugas on vacation next year. Fellow 26/260 owners, has anyone experienced or know anyone that has had a problem with the water ballast tank rupturing or leaking from the constant pounding of the waves? I hate to pour money into my boat if it won't be able to take the abuse. Thanks for your input.
 
Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 23.5 Fort Walton Yacht Club, Florida
You Just Missed It

Another one just came back and broke his rudder along the way. The boat will do fine I've been wanting to do the same trip.
 
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Frank Ladd

I think it will be fine

From what I can tell the boats leak early on in their career or not at all. My tank leaked from where a screw was installed in too long a size. It was hard to find the leak but easy to repair.
 

kgl

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Apr 30, 2005
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Potter P-19 Indy
Rudder problem

The Hunter that broke his rudder was a 260, there was a H26 and his rudder was fine. The rudder on the 260 seems to be a weak point on the boat. ken
 
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