Hey all,
I'm looking at buying a 1994 295 and have a few questions on things that I've noticed in pics / video walkthroughs. I personally haven't seen the boat due to logistics and the pandemic. I plan on getting a full survey but want to see if there are any deal breakers prior.
1) I see that both P & S forward fixed port lights have a vertical crack running roughly in line with the mast. Is this a common issue? or evidence of a point load / compression load and should warrant a much deeper look or worse?
- Fair to assume that rebeding the fixed windows (including the front one) is a maintenance item and not necessarily a concern? I'll use 795 + 3M DS tape and no mechanical fasteners based on my initial research.
2) Areas to look for water intrusion. I know all boats leak at some point, but where should I look for common areas of damage? I'm more familiar with Catalinas and there would be the bulkheads and mast compression post and keel sump ( silly place for plywood), On the Hunter It seems to be more FG, but want to be sure to look. The table looks like it has been wet, so I'm digging deeper.
- Vertical hatches 3 of 4 leaking appears to be gaskets and not the frame.
3) Jib winches... I see 2 sets on the cabin top which thought were the primaries based on the inboard tracks, and another set on the coamings. I don't think the boat has a spinnaker. Would these be for an outboard set of jib leads? or use with a jenny?
Any feedback welcome.
I'm looking at buying a 1994 295 and have a few questions on things that I've noticed in pics / video walkthroughs. I personally haven't seen the boat due to logistics and the pandemic. I plan on getting a full survey but want to see if there are any deal breakers prior.
1) I see that both P & S forward fixed port lights have a vertical crack running roughly in line with the mast. Is this a common issue? or evidence of a point load / compression load and should warrant a much deeper look or worse?
- Fair to assume that rebeding the fixed windows (including the front one) is a maintenance item and not necessarily a concern? I'll use 795 + 3M DS tape and no mechanical fasteners based on my initial research.
2) Areas to look for water intrusion. I know all boats leak at some point, but where should I look for common areas of damage? I'm more familiar with Catalinas and there would be the bulkheads and mast compression post and keel sump ( silly place for plywood), On the Hunter It seems to be more FG, but want to be sure to look. The table looks like it has been wet, so I'm digging deeper.
- Vertical hatches 3 of 4 leaking appears to be gaskets and not the frame.
3) Jib winches... I see 2 sets on the cabin top which thought were the primaries based on the inboard tracks, and another set on the coamings. I don't think the boat has a spinnaker. Would these be for an outboard set of jib leads? or use with a jenny?
Any feedback welcome.