I have a 1995 29.5 Hunter and it has developed two leaks. One is around the outter flange of the last port hole on the port side. The water drips into the cabin from the bottom of inner flange. The seals of the port are all new and no water is coming through the seals. Does anyone can tell me how to go about taking care of this problem. Does the outside flange come loose by removing the screws from the inside? What is the best way to remove the outside flange without damaging the outside surface of the cabin and what is the best material to use to seal the flange back? The newer leak is by the aft berth, on the port side. the water seem to be coming from a leak between the upper deck and the rubber bumper going around the whole boat. The caulk between the rubber bumper and the side of the boat, seem to have separated and a fine line of water is getting inside, right underneath by where the molded drainage of the upper deck is, closest to the stern of the boat. Any suggestion about the best material to use? any special marine caulk? or any silicone based caulk will do? Does the old caulk must be removed all around the boat, in its entirity? or it can be done just locally where the leak is? I thank all of you in advance for the advise. I love my boat, and I just wish, Hunter would insist that its dealers be better manned to service old boats and not just be interested in selling new boats. Best Regards, Jorge
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Ed Fluss
Hunter/Dealers/ and servicing
Ditto on your comment. SOME Hunter dealers are much more focused on selling than servicing. I have had great servicing from Sandy Hook Yachts and I didnt even buy the boat from them. Other dealers are lacking in service. Hunter should do phone surveys and take action. The new boat owner survey is far to close to the sale to be adequate for understanding the focus of their dealers. (Just an opinion) Ed
Ditto on your comment. SOME Hunter dealers are much more focused on selling than servicing. I have had great servicing from Sandy Hook Yachts and I didnt even buy the boat from them. Other dealers are lacking in service. Hunter should do phone surveys and take action. The new boat owner survey is far to close to the sale to be adequate for understanding the focus of their dealers. (Just an opinion) Ed
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Bill O'Donovan
Me too
On my 1995 Hunter 29.5, I get water through the bow somehow, probably behind the rubrail where the hull and the deck meet. Also probably from the screw holes of the stanchions. And for sure (I've seen it drip) from the main windshield where the caulk has degraded over time. I keep small rolled towels in strategic places to catch most of the drip. I removed the teak strips behind the cabin cushions so the water can drain from the saturated liner, which I run a roller over to accelerate the process. I also corked the holes that drain water into the bilge, but for a reason that may surprise you. I don't mind the water reaching the bilge, but if you look closely the liner and hull have gaps that let water leak in between. All boats leak, of course, so the rational decision is to keep after them either at the source or the end. I can't even get the rubrail off, so I work from inside instead.
On my 1995 Hunter 29.5, I get water through the bow somehow, probably behind the rubrail where the hull and the deck meet. Also probably from the screw holes of the stanchions. And for sure (I've seen it drip) from the main windshield where the caulk has degraded over time. I keep small rolled towels in strategic places to catch most of the drip. I removed the teak strips behind the cabin cushions so the water can drain from the saturated liner, which I run a roller over to accelerate the process. I also corked the holes that drain water into the bilge, but for a reason that may surprise you. I don't mind the water reaching the bilge, but if you look closely the liner and hull have gaps that let water leak in between. All boats leak, of course, so the rational decision is to keep after them either at the source or the end. I can't even get the rubrail off, so I work from inside instead.
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Bob Zolczer
Take a look at the stanchions
I also have a 1995 29.5. The stanchion mounts were leaking and the plastic pieces capping the stanchions had deteriorated so that water was running directly into the stanchion tube. That water came out a long way from the stanchion. I rebedded the stanchions and replaced the plastic caps. I'm very dry on the inside right now.
I also have a 1995 29.5. The stanchion mounts were leaking and the plastic pieces capping the stanchions had deteriorated so that water was running directly into the stanchion tube. That water came out a long way from the stanchion. I rebedded the stanchions and replaced the plastic caps. I'm very dry on the inside right now.
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Larry Grasse
stanchion mounts
stanchion mounts are we talking about life line stanchion mounts I have 1994 29.5 and no leaks I am a lake sailor so go figure
stanchion mounts are we talking about life line stanchion mounts I have 1994 29.5 and no leaks I am a lake sailor so go figure
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Bob Zolczer
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Jorge Cela
Thanks for your help
To all, Thank you for your advise. I check the stanchion mounts and I was not able to see any leaks there.However I was able to confirm that the caulk around the rubber bumper has come loose in few areas, 1 or up to 2' lenghts. I was also able inspect with more detail the outter flange of the porthole and I discovered it was almost completely loose.It came almost completely out by just pulling out.I had someone glue it back yesterday and I we are expecting rain tonight and tomorrow. I will be able to see if this problem is fixed. I will concentrate on replacing the caulk next weekend. In any event, I thank you all for your help. Regards, Jorge
To all, Thank you for your advise. I check the stanchion mounts and I was not able to see any leaks there.However I was able to confirm that the caulk around the rubber bumper has come loose in few areas, 1 or up to 2' lenghts. I was also able inspect with more detail the outter flange of the porthole and I discovered it was almost completely loose.It came almost completely out by just pulling out.I had someone glue it back yesterday and I we are expecting rain tonight and tomorrow. I will be able to see if this problem is fixed. I will concentrate on replacing the caulk next weekend. In any event, I thank you all for your help. Regards, Jorge
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Crazy Dave Condon
Good way to find leaks
If any of you ever try finding leaks without success, in the industry, there is a trick. Close up the boat. Tape the windows. Put plastic over the companionway and tape to boat. Put hole in the plastic in order to insert a leaf blower and tape that too. Let it rip. what you are doing is pressurizing the inside of the boat. Air escapes through areas where the leaks occur. While the leaf blower is on, take a bucket of soapy water with a brush on the deck where there are any fittings, windows, etc. and if you see air bubbling out, then you found the leak or leaks if more than one. Crazy Dave Condon
If any of you ever try finding leaks without success, in the industry, there is a trick. Close up the boat. Tape the windows. Put plastic over the companionway and tape to boat. Put hole in the plastic in order to insert a leaf blower and tape that too. Let it rip. what you are doing is pressurizing the inside of the boat. Air escapes through areas where the leaks occur. While the leaf blower is on, take a bucket of soapy water with a brush on the deck where there are any fittings, windows, etc. and if you see air bubbling out, then you found the leak or leaks if more than one. Crazy Dave Condon
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Howard
Great leaf blower tip but
Great tip, I 'd rather fool with my boat than pick up leaves any day, but make sure the blower is electric and not gas. The gas blowerts spew out exhaust , oil ect, from the air exit nozzel which will cause a mess in your boat, not to mention filling the cabin with carbon monoxide... You can do a lot with a leaf blower if you think about it.
Great tip, I 'd rather fool with my boat than pick up leaves any day, but make sure the blower is electric and not gas. The gas blowerts spew out exhaust , oil ect, from the air exit nozzel which will cause a mess in your boat, not to mention filling the cabin with carbon monoxide... You can do a lot with a leaf blower if you think about it.
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Crazy Dave Condon
Howard
them gas suckers are more powerful but a good one will not spill plus the cabin is closed off. Not sure what you meant. Done this enough times and I have yet to experience what you have mentioned. Crazy Dave Condon
them gas suckers are more powerful but a good one will not spill plus the cabin is closed off. Not sure what you meant. Done this enough times and I have yet to experience what you have mentioned. Crazy Dave Condon
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