Hunter 28.5 Shoal Draft Keel help wanted

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ddrewry

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May 3, 2011
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Beneteau & Hunter First 435 & Hunter 37.5 Seabrook & Guntersville AL
I need a shoal draft keel for a 1989 Hunter 28.5, anyone know of a derelict boat or scrap yard somewhere that may have one?
Hunter doesn't keep much info on the older boats so I am also looking for a current 28.5 owner with access to their keel who can provide some basic dimensions and/or pictures in case I end up having to get a new keel cast aftermarket. Greatly appreciate any help! Thanks!
 
whatfiero

whatfiero

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Oct 30, 2011
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klidescope 30t norfolk
That's a tough one what happened to keel? Your prob gonna need find another boat . Value of keel worth more than boat can ya fix seems like if it's real rusty and full of holes then just fill with lead and fair with glass seal with epoxy paint and bottom paint
 
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ddrewry

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May 3, 2011
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Beneteau & Hunter First 435 & Hunter 37.5 Seabrook & Guntersville AL
Keel is gone. Looks like someone used a sawzall through the bolts! Bet they were surprised when they found out from the scrapper it was iron and not lead...
 
whatfiero

whatfiero

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Oct 30, 2011
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klidescope 30t norfolk
Wow I believe Hunter used a simular bolt pattern thruout different models of simular years found a special racing model a few years back with a lead keel hung identical to cast iron keel your gonna need to find a cheep Hunter for the keel or remove your good parts and install on it
 
Warren Milberg

Warren Milberg

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Dec 1, 1999
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Hunter 28.5 Chesapeake Bay
If you do find, or make, a keel for your H28.5, make sure it draws more than the rudder. A very close call on my H28.5 with a shoal keel, especially when sailing in thin waters....
 
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ddrewry

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May 3, 2011
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Beneteau & Hunter First 435 & Hunter 37.5 Seabrook & Guntersville AL
Good point, Thanks! Curious what happened to your boat?
 
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