Hunter Passage 42ft 1995

[LawrieJean]

We would like information on the keel of the Hunter Passage 42ft 1995 Model. Is the keel solid lead or is it cast iron.
There are 6 one inch and 1 half inch keel bolts or studs.

Are they studs that can be extracted without dropping the keel or are they imbedded into the keel.

Our problem is we have a slight leak from the front bolt or stud.

All information relating to the keel will be appreciated.

Many thanks

Lawrie

 

[seadaddler]

Keel

I can't say for sure if keel is lead but think hunter was using lead those years and the keel bolts are in bedded into the keel but the nuts are
removable.
Nick

 

[bananabender56]

It's lead

 

[LawrieJean]

Thanks, any other info on Hunter 42 Passage will be appreciated.
Lawrie

 

[bananabender56]

The studs are embedded in the keel. Our 1991 Legend 43 had a small leak stemming from the seal between keel and hull deteriorating. The fix was either drop the keel and fully rebed the keel or vee out the joint area and fill with 5200. We went with the latter and 3 years after there was still no leak.