Looking to buy a Hunter Passage 42
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Look for water intrusion in the anchor well, as well as the line holes (most have been abandoned) on the right of the anchor well....also check the stainless hand hold attachment as well as the fore hatch (above the vberth) for water intrusion. Not a big deal, but check.
WIndows would be next to check, as they are nearing their useful life, both the mount and the material. Time (expensive) to recaulk, as well as $$ to replace the material itself.
Check for water between the aft berth and the lazarettes, most will have some degree of water intrusion (see it on the wood, as stains).
Biggies for me, after having owned one, is the repair history...have the tanks (fuel and holding for sure, water maybe) been replaced, if not plan on it. Same with the water lines and fixtures. Batteries are tough to get to so make sure they have been maintained, same with the genny.
We loved ours, and lived aboard for several years. Nothing else, or major jumps out.
They are tough to slip in wind or current, so practice some when you move up from the 35'. We hired a captain for a couple of days for both of us to practice, with out being too critical of each other.
Best of luck, for sure email or post if you need more particulars. We had the P42, 1991 model.
WIndows would be next to check, as they are nearing their useful life, both the mount and the material. Time (expensive) to recaulk, as well as $$ to replace the material itself.
Check for water between the aft berth and the lazarettes, most will have some degree of water intrusion (see it on the wood, as stains).
Biggies for me, after having owned one, is the repair history...have the tanks (fuel and holding for sure, water maybe) been replaced, if not plan on it. Same with the water lines and fixtures. Batteries are tough to get to so make sure they have been maintained, same with the genny.
We loved ours, and lived aboard for several years. Nothing else, or major jumps out.
They are tough to slip in wind or current, so practice some when you move up from the 35'. We hired a captain for a couple of days for both of us to practice, with out being too critical of each other.
Best of luck, for sure email or post if you need more particulars. We had the P42, 1991 model.
I will agree with the last post! We bought a 91 passage last year and I have worked on the same leaks on our boat. I did reseal the four large side salon windows, replaced the waste tank, sealed the anchor locker, and replaced the forward hatch! We love our boat! My wife lives aboard and go there on the weekends. I can share info and photos. Good luck in your search.
I also have a 1991 P42- awesome boat- just went to the Sydney international boat show and looked at all the new boats and came home REALLY happy with and proud of my old tub- they simply dont make them like that anymore and to get anywhere near the same accomodation you have to spend a LOT of money for a bigger boat!
I was lucky with mine- VERY well loved and manitained from new- had to replace waste tank but was able to successfully reclaim and recommission my water tanks ( see post earlier this year) and fuel tank seems fine. I looked at MANY P42's of all ages and the series one P42's seem to be higher quality throughout- but that is only my personal opinion.
I was lucky with mine- VERY well loved and manitained from new- had to replace waste tank but was able to successfully reclaim and recommission my water tanks ( see post earlier this year) and fuel tank seems fine. I looked at MANY P42's of all ages and the series one P42's seem to be higher quality throughout- but that is only my personal opinion.
great boat with a phrf rating base ot 108 you know it sails fast I do 50 races a year and the wife says we need abiger house for the silver
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