1. What brand of opening ports are on this boat? Where can I get replacement knobs and screen inserts? 2. The caulking between the skeg and hulll is cracked. What is best to use? I was told to use a flexable filler, so it does not crack again. Any suggestions? 3. Where might I find an owners manual for the 30. 4. The boat has a Yanmer 2GM 13 hp. It does not run right now. I hear that the motor is noisy with a lot of vibration. Should I upgrade or repair? 5. The metal support between the keel and the wood compression post is very rusted. Is there a better fix, other than cleaning and painting with Rustoleum?
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well, congratulations!
With that said, I have a 1982 Hunter 33. I was not aware that your boat came with a 2gm, thought it was a 1 cyl. engine. But if its the 2gm 13hp, I have the exact same engine. It's not that noisey if you have the sound insullation in place. I runs smooth enough, but I noticed most of the newer engines are smoother. Your ports are most likely Grey's... now produced by Bomar. They are available from sailnet.com plus other online sellers. Check out Terry Arnolds article on this site for port light replacements.. He did an excellant job and recorded all steps with pics. Main thing is do it right first time and the new ones will last another 20+ yrs. You have purchased a nicely made boat, hopefully it has been kelp in good shape, but everything is fixable on a fiberglass boat. Good luck with your new "old" boat.
With that said, I have a 1982 Hunter 33. I was not aware that your boat came with a 2gm, thought it was a 1 cyl. engine. But if its the 2gm 13hp, I have the exact same engine. It's not that noisey if you have the sound insullation in place. I runs smooth enough, but I noticed most of the newer engines are smoother. Your ports are most likely Grey's... now produced by Bomar. They are available from sailnet.com plus other online sellers. Check out Terry Arnolds article on this site for port light replacements.. He did an excellant job and recorded all steps with pics. Main thing is do it right first time and the new ones will last another 20+ yrs. You have purchased a nicely made boat, hopefully it has been kelp in good shape, but everything is fixable on a fiberglass boat. Good luck with your new "old" boat.
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On the ports: I agree - go with Bomar. Just replaced my hatches made by them w/no problems. It is unlikely that you will get OEM replacement parts for ports that old if they are original. I made replacement screens for my ports myself out of screen expoxied between two sheets of 1/8" thick veneer. On the below the water line caulking - use 3M 5200 or similar product. It stays flexible and should not fail for a very long time. Preparation is key - use a debonding agent to get the old goo out and clean up the gap as best you can before applying the new goop. Can't help you on the owners manual. Have a qualified Yanmar marine diesel mechanic give the motor a thorough going over, then decide whether or not to repair or rebuild. Replacement with a rebuilt motor will run up probably $3,000 and up. There is something to be said for peace of mind, but marine motors are so expensive it's best to get a pro to give you an opinion on what to do. Can't offer much help on the support for the mast. Best bet is to have a pro from the yard where you keep the boat take a look at it and offer suggestions on best practice repair. Enjoy your 'this old boat'.
On the ports: I agree - go with Bomar. Just replaced my hatches made by them w/no problems. It is unlikely that you will get OEM replacement parts for ports that old if they are original. I made replacement screens for my ports myself out of screen expoxied between two sheets of 1/8" thick veneer. On the below the water line caulking - use 3M 5200 or similar product. It stays flexible and should not fail for a very long time. Preparation is key - use a debonding agent to get the old goo out and clean up the gap as best you can before applying the new goop. Can't help you on the owners manual. Have a qualified Yanmar marine diesel mechanic give the motor a thorough going over, then decide whether or not to repair or rebuild. Replacement with a rebuilt motor will run up probably $3,000 and up. There is something to be said for peace of mind, but marine motors are so expensive it's best to get a pro to give you an opinion on what to do. Can't offer much help on the support for the mast. Best bet is to have a pro from the yard where you keep the boat take a look at it and offer suggestions on best practice repair. Enjoy your 'this old boat'.
old 30's rule!!
Congrats - you have a good old boat! I have an 82 h30 with the 2GM, and it's a good mill. I added some soundproofing, and it helped. It isn't the smoothest running engine in the world, but neither is it the newest!! You got the good advice for the opening ports. For the screens' I made some out of plexiglass cut to size, with nylon screening cemented in place. They work fine. You will need a hatch screen if you plan to sail on the Bay like I do. Velcro works wonders for these! I had a deuce of a time wire brushing the mast support metal piece, but once I did and got it all painted up, I have had no more problems. There is an answer for the owners manual in the forum, so we need go no further with that. Enjoy your boat - she is tough and heavy, built like an icebreaker - but great to sail, and she will bring you home when the newer, lighter ones won't go out!!
Congrats - you have a good old boat! I have an 82 h30 with the 2GM, and it's a good mill. I added some soundproofing, and it helped. It isn't the smoothest running engine in the world, but neither is it the newest!! You got the good advice for the opening ports. For the screens' I made some out of plexiglass cut to size, with nylon screening cemented in place. They work fine. You will need a hatch screen if you plan to sail on the Bay like I do. Velcro works wonders for these! I had a deuce of a time wire brushing the mast support metal piece, but once I did and got it all painted up, I have had no more problems. There is an answer for the owners manual in the forum, so we need go no further with that. Enjoy your boat - she is tough and heavy, built like an icebreaker - but great to sail, and she will bring you home when the newer, lighter ones won't go out!!
Thanks to all
Thanks for the responses. It is especially good to hear your opinions that the old Hunter is a good boat. I have read the Practical Sailor review that calls the Hunter a cheaply made boat. I will say that my opinion was not to high after looking briefly at a few. I got a fairly good deal on my "new" 30, and now that I am an owner, I too hope to sing it's praises. Richard Lanier
Thanks for the responses. It is especially good to hear your opinions that the old Hunter is a good boat. I have read the Practical Sailor review that calls the Hunter a cheaply made boat. I will say that my opinion was not to high after looking briefly at a few. I got a fairly good deal on my "new" 30, and now that I am an owner, I too hope to sing it's praises. Richard Lanier
Decent boat
I have an 81' H30, and it has a Yanmar 2QM-15 that according to the paperwork was the original motor. As for the praises of the old H30's, it is a far better bay boat than my last boat (1967 Westerly Centaur 26). The Westerly was a good learning boat since it was built for rough seas and high winds, but where I sail, those features just made it a slow boat, and the twin keels killed it's pointing ability. By comparison, the old Hunter 30 is a much faster and more responsive boat, and it points a lot better as well. For the money, I think it is both a lot of boat, and a lot of performance.
I have an 81' H30, and it has a Yanmar 2QM-15 that according to the paperwork was the original motor. As for the praises of the old H30's, it is a far better bay boat than my last boat (1967 Westerly Centaur 26). The Westerly was a good learning boat since it was built for rough seas and high winds, but where I sail, those features just made it a slow boat, and the twin keels killed it's pointing ability. By comparison, the old Hunter 30 is a much faster and more responsive boat, and it points a lot better as well. For the money, I think it is both a lot of boat, and a lot of performance.
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under Cherubini designs...you should find plenty of usefull information. Good Luck and congrats!
under Cherubini designs...you should find plenty of usefull information. Good Luck and congrats!
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