Hi everyone, I've put down a deposit on a Hunter 23, wing keel, Honda-8, great shape, and wondering what should I know about the boat...as this is my first one !
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Cliff Ruckstuhl
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Mickey, What do you want to know about the boat? It's the best boat in the 23 size.
Mickey, What do you want to know about the boat? It's the best boat in the 23 size.
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mike43067
love it
I just bought one this summer and I love it!..........But I would consider keeping it docked cause it's a pain to trailer sail on a regular basis.
I just bought one this summer and I love it!..........But I would consider keeping it docked cause it's a pain to trailer sail on a regular basis.
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Dave Condon
First boat
Mickey; There are many things to be considered when purchasing a used boat since this is your first one. I would strongly recommend that you have a marine survey done more so if the boat is in salt water. The engine and trailer need to be checked too. It will cost you some money but at least you will know what to expect and what it will cost to be repaired if any. Sometimes the asking price may be too much for the condition of thee boat but on the other hand if one is in good condition, you might have to pay alittle more but at least you can play instead of working on the boat. If the trailer is a KWS or Ken's Welding, check it out closely. IF the motor has been in salt water, no question to have it checked by the mechanic if the owner did not flush it on a timeluy basis. also, check the archives for there is allot of info on this forum but one thing to look for is the attachement of the gudgeons on the transom as any leakage could cause transom rot. Again, do a marine survey if you do not know the boat and/or not comfortable.
Mickey; There are many things to be considered when purchasing a used boat since this is your first one. I would strongly recommend that you have a marine survey done more so if the boat is in salt water. The engine and trailer need to be checked too. It will cost you some money but at least you will know what to expect and what it will cost to be repaired if any. Sometimes the asking price may be too much for the condition of thee boat but on the other hand if one is in good condition, you might have to pay alittle more but at least you can play instead of working on the boat. If the trailer is a KWS or Ken's Welding, check it out closely. IF the motor has been in salt water, no question to have it checked by the mechanic if the owner did not flush it on a timeluy basis. also, check the archives for there is allot of info on this forum but one thing to look for is the attachement of the gudgeons on the transom as any leakage could cause transom rot. Again, do a marine survey if you do not know the boat and/or not comfortable.
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Mikey
How hard to trailer
So how hard is it to get onto the trailer, as it seems the wing keel (did all these come with wings or an option ?) rests on the bottom thing, while the sides have their resting spot...
So how hard is it to get onto the trailer, as it seems the wing keel (did all these come with wings or an option ?) rests on the bottom thing, while the sides have their resting spot...
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Rick Rountree
hunter 23s
I too got a Hunter 23 this summer and I love it as the other owner. It's relatively easy to sail, it has more room and a better layout than others in its size and it's fast (at least for the moderately experienced weekender in fresh waters). Make sure you have it surveyed unless somebody can provide you with one that's been done recently. Also, getting a slip for it sure beats trailering every few weeks. You won't have to monitor this page very long before you hear grousing about stepping up the mast on a 23.
I too got a Hunter 23 this summer and I love it as the other owner. It's relatively easy to sail, it has more room and a better layout than others in its size and it's fast (at least for the moderately experienced weekender in fresh waters). Make sure you have it surveyed unless somebody can provide you with one that's been done recently. Also, getting a slip for it sure beats trailering every few weeks. You won't have to monitor this page very long before you hear grousing about stepping up the mast on a 23.
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John Thomas
Got mine this past summer
I have only pulled it out of the water once, just 2 weeks ago. I think i have the standard trailer set-up with out any modifications before I got hold of it. I have installed a 3500 lb drop axel to beef up the suspension and make it easier to get in and out of the water. It lowered the whole thing by about 6 in. Taking it out was not that bad. I got it centered on the wing keel centered with 2 tries (may have gotten lucky). I plan on building some kind of nifty, cool, and fool-proof keel guide so I get it first time everytime. Raising the mast can be a challenge. The previous owner had made a "gin pole" that attaches to the bottom of the mast at a 90 degree angle and is about 8 feet long. There is more about this in the archives so I'll spare you the detail. Suffice it to say that the one time I have stepped the mast I used the pole and it was a piece of cake. Good luck with your new boat, I've really enjoyed mine. I am currently in the process of making some modifications and she is in dry dock for the winter. Where will you be sailing?
I have only pulled it out of the water once, just 2 weeks ago. I think i have the standard trailer set-up with out any modifications before I got hold of it. I have installed a 3500 lb drop axel to beef up the suspension and make it easier to get in and out of the water. It lowered the whole thing by about 6 in. Taking it out was not that bad. I got it centered on the wing keel centered with 2 tries (may have gotten lucky). I plan on building some kind of nifty, cool, and fool-proof keel guide so I get it first time everytime. Raising the mast can be a challenge. The previous owner had made a "gin pole" that attaches to the bottom of the mast at a 90 degree angle and is about 8 feet long. There is more about this in the archives so I'll spare you the detail. Suffice it to say that the one time I have stepped the mast I used the pole and it was a piece of cake. Good luck with your new boat, I've really enjoyed mine. I am currently in the process of making some modifications and she is in dry dock for the winter. Where will you be sailing?
Go for it!
You are looking at the best trailerable boat in the 22-26ft range, even though it is common knowledge that the mast can be a pain to raise and getting the boat onto the trailer is a real challenge. I bought mine this summer after searching four years for the right one, and I would not consider any other boat in this size range. Why do we love the H23? It has great exterior styling, a roomy cockpit, a neat interior with lots of wood, plenty of storage space, a flat cabin sole with no intruding centerboard trunk (no annoying pennant or pivot bolt to break) and shallow draft for gunkholing in thin water. Did I mention that the H23 is also fast, stable, and well-mannered under sail? This is where those annoying wings on the keel reveal their true worth. The rig is also very tunable, which enables the boat to be sailed under a wide range of wind conditions. I would suggest that you either get your potential purchase surveyed or have another H23 owner go along with you to help you keep an eye out for all the little quirks and things that can go wrong (every boat has them). Figure out what it will cost you to fix any problems before you agree on a price. Sometimes it is well worth paying more for a boat that's in better condition than just basing a decision on price. Repairs can add up to be substantial when compared with the purchase price. My final word of advice...stay tuned to this forum. Interesting and relevant topics come up for discussion all the time, there is a wealth of information in the archives, and last but by no means least...the sailors here are a great bunch. (Thank you all, I have learned a LOT in the past five months). Best wishes and good luck, Peter Suah "Raven"
You are looking at the best trailerable boat in the 22-26ft range, even though it is common knowledge that the mast can be a pain to raise and getting the boat onto the trailer is a real challenge. I bought mine this summer after searching four years for the right one, and I would not consider any other boat in this size range. Why do we love the H23? It has great exterior styling, a roomy cockpit, a neat interior with lots of wood, plenty of storage space, a flat cabin sole with no intruding centerboard trunk (no annoying pennant or pivot bolt to break) and shallow draft for gunkholing in thin water. Did I mention that the H23 is also fast, stable, and well-mannered under sail? This is where those annoying wings on the keel reveal their true worth. The rig is also very tunable, which enables the boat to be sailed under a wide range of wind conditions. I would suggest that you either get your potential purchase surveyed or have another H23 owner go along with you to help you keep an eye out for all the little quirks and things that can go wrong (every boat has them). Figure out what it will cost you to fix any problems before you agree on a price. Sometimes it is well worth paying more for a boat that's in better condition than just basing a decision on price. Repairs can add up to be substantial when compared with the purchase price. My final word of advice...stay tuned to this forum. Interesting and relevant topics come up for discussion all the time, there is a wealth of information in the archives, and last but by no means least...the sailors here are a great bunch. (Thank you all, I have learned a LOT in the past five months). Best wishes and good luck, Peter Suah "Raven"
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Mikey
Location
We'll be in the Chesapeake mostly, in MD... I've been reading a few posts and it seems iron and water don't mix ! Seems like someone coul dmake a paint to cover it once and for all - it's just water !
We'll be in the Chesapeake mostly, in MD... I've been reading a few posts and it seems iron and water don't mix ! Seems like someone coul dmake a paint to cover it once and for all - it's just water !
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Gary Bridi
New H23
I bought mine in June. Had a great year and was happy with the speed that she has. I also have some keel rust and will have it removed and painted in the spring. Also plan to use VC17. I had some rudder delamination and tried the West System...it worked really well. Getting it on the trailer was difficult, but I only do it once each year. I sail in lake Nockamixon in Pa
I bought mine in June. Had a great year and was happy with the speed that she has. I also have some keel rust and will have it removed and painted in the spring. Also plan to use VC17. I had some rudder delamination and tried the West System...it worked really well. Getting it on the trailer was difficult, but I only do it once each year. I sail in lake Nockamixon in Pa
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Jerry Swalley
Bohemia River - MD
Mikey, I sail an '86 H23 with wing keel out of the Bohemia Vista marina on the Bohemia River. Where you planning to sail?
Mikey, I sail an '86 H23 with wing keel out of the Bohemia Vista marina on the Bohemia River. Where you planning to sail?
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Hayden Pollak
A lot
I have a !987 23' Hunter and I found a lot of things wrong from the factory on mine. I bought it second hand, but it's a fast and fun boat.My boat looked like new when I bought it 5 years ago. I like working on them almost as mutch as sailing. I took out that pain of astove and built a drawr in it's place and use a one burner butain stove on top of the new counter top and love it.
I have a !987 23' Hunter and I found a lot of things wrong from the factory on mine. I bought it second hand, but it's a fast and fun boat.My boat looked like new when I bought it 5 years ago. I like working on them almost as mutch as sailing. I took out that pain of astove and built a drawr in it's place and use a one burner butain stove on top of the new counter top and love it.
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