I am beginning the search for my first sailboat and have taken both the ASA (BKS) and ASA (BCC) Courses. My experience is fairly limited, but I have always had a powerboat of some sort my whole life. I trained on a Hunter 27 and really liked it, I have pretty much decided that I would like to buy a Hunter 30. I would appreciate any information on specific items to pay close attention to when looking at this model. Thanks for any help. Also, what should I expect to pay for one in 'good' condition. I have seen a few in the 15-20k range. Thanks for your help bob
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Bob: If you do some home work between the reviews and the archives you will know about the major problems. A few things that I remember: Can't remove water heater without cutting it up or removing the cabinets in the galley/engine area. Water heater does not heat up via engine (no fresh water cooling). Compression post in the bilge rots. Assorted leaks. These boats did not come with holding tanks. They are under powered single cylinder engine and parts are not easy to come by (but it is a sailboat). Difficult to install autopilot (not much room between shift lever and wheel). I have sailed a H'30. VERY nice sailing boat. Later ones have all opening ports (good ventilation). $15-20k is in the ball park IF it is in good shape. Ones in poor shape are quite a bit cheaper.
Bob: If you do some home work between the reviews and the archives you will know about the major problems. A few things that I remember: Can't remove water heater without cutting it up or removing the cabinets in the galley/engine area. Water heater does not heat up via engine (no fresh water cooling). Compression post in the bilge rots. Assorted leaks. These boats did not come with holding tanks. They are under powered single cylinder engine and parts are not easy to come by (but it is a sailboat). Difficult to install autopilot (not much room between shift lever and wheel). I have sailed a H'30. VERY nice sailing boat. Later ones have all opening ports (good ventilation). $15-20k is in the ball park IF it is in good shape. Ones in poor shape are quite a bit cheaper.
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schaefer
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with a good survey you'll know if the fm radio knob is loose...when i recieved my first survey i was happily surprised at the details they looked at....
with a good survey you'll know if the fm radio knob is loose...when i recieved my first survey i was happily surprised at the details they looked at....
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Henry Weber
Have owned a H30 1977 for two years now and have pretty much replaced or rebuilt the effect of 23 years in Florida salt water (lots of stuff). Bob, in addition to the standard things and the survey, here are some items that I believe may be weak on old H-30's. Under the mast compression post in the bilge is a piece of steel I-beam. Sitting in salt water it may be badly corroded leading to the mast step along with the cabin roof top sinking a couple of inches. The replacement fix, however, is not complicated or expensive. Also the cabin top deck core is apt to be rotted from leaks around the mast step and cable entry holes. This causes delamination which will be very obvious. Here the fix is not so simple if the damaged area is large. Because of these and some other items requiring work I purchased the boat for $10K. I have seen similar boats locally for around 15K. Condition can vary enormously so therefore the price should also. The survey is important. I love the boat and find it sails like a dream. The Yanmar YSB-12 is a bit underpowered but if the bottom is clean performance is ok and the fuel consumption is extremely low. It is a great boat. Have fun. Henry
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Tom Manalili
IF YOU WANY THE BEST OF THE 30'S
In 1980, John Cherubine redesignrd the deck, cabin and cockpit of the 27's and 30's, He added taller rigs, amidboom traveling sys, built in seaspray hood, full cockpit coaming, smaller cockpits, "T" shaped cockpits, 8 opening ports, 2 hatchesand a anchor well, the best of these boats are the 1980 to 1982, in mid 1983 Hunter moved from New Jersey to Florida, and the 83's and 84's are not as good, because of the new crews.
In 1980, John Cherubine redesignrd the deck, cabin and cockpit of the 27's and 30's, He added taller rigs, amidboom traveling sys, built in seaspray hood, full cockpit coaming, smaller cockpits, "T" shaped cockpits, 8 opening ports, 2 hatchesand a anchor well, the best of these boats are the 1980 to 1982, in mid 1983 Hunter moved from New Jersey to Florida, and the 83's and 84's are not as good, because of the new crews.
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Fred G
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I acquired a 81' Hunter 30 in December. The boat has been well kept and was very clean. Their was a buyer before us who fell through, but he was kind enough to leave the Marine survey that he had done in October. I was very impressed with the detail of the survey, and we bought the boat without even starting the motor based on this (the cold weather also made us lean this way). Now that we have had it out a few times, I can say that the surveyor was correct about everything as far as I can tell. I would definitley recommend a survey.
I acquired a 81' Hunter 30 in December. The boat has been well kept and was very clean. Their was a buyer before us who fell through, but he was kind enough to leave the Marine survey that he had done in October. I was very impressed with the detail of the survey, and we bought the boat without even starting the motor based on this (the cold weather also made us lean this way). Now that we have had it out a few times, I can say that the surveyor was correct about everything as far as I can tell. I would definitley recommend a survey.
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