I have an oportunity to pick up a Hunter 23 boat, motor and trailer for the best possible price $0.00. It is no beauty and must be as old as my 1986 Catalina 22. The boat hasn't been in the water for more than two years. It is a swing keel version but,it is in an area where the 3ft + draft would make launching difficult. The mast appears to be painted, not anodized. There is some blistering of this paint near attachment holes in the mast. I have a place to keep the boat where it can be kept with the mast up on the trainer and easily launched. What would make this deal a waste of time?
No brainer ?
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...check the hull below the waterline for any really big holes - if none, take the boat! Drew
...check the hull below the waterline for any really big holes - if none, take the boat! Drew
Go for it
The Hunter 23 is a great solid boat. I just purchased a 1985 model (although I paid a lot more than you!) and am in the process of feverishly rebuilding it so I can use it this year. I'm learning as I go but am keeping an online journal that you might find interesting at http://www.teamseacats.com/hunter/ Regards, Jake
The Hunter 23 is a great solid boat. I just purchased a 1985 model (although I paid a lot more than you!) and am in the process of feverishly rebuilding it so I can use it this year. I'm learning as I go but am keeping an online journal that you might find interesting at http://www.teamseacats.com/hunter/ Regards, Jake
CHECK FOR LEINS
If you live in Canada and thier is a Lien on the boat you may end up paying for it. even if the amount owed is more then the boat is worth If no lien then great DEAL
If you live in Canada and thier is a Lien on the boat you may end up paying for it. even if the amount owed is more then the boat is worth If no lien then great DEAL
Trailer wheels
Thanks all for your posts. I will make sure of clear title before investing anything. Jake, your web page is awesome! Can you or anyone post the trailer wheel lug seperation so that I can determine the bold hole diameter. I know the diameter could be 4.5 or 5.0 inches. The lugs are 2 3/8 inches apart for 4.5 and 3.0 inches apart for 5.0 diameter. I have decided, if all is as expected, the boat will be in my possesion by next week end.
Thanks all for your posts. I will make sure of clear title before investing anything. Jake, your web page is awesome! Can you or anyone post the trailer wheel lug seperation so that I can determine the bold hole diameter. I know the diameter could be 4.5 or 5.0 inches. The lugs are 2 3/8 inches apart for 4.5 and 3.0 inches apart for 5.0 diameter. I have decided, if all is as expected, the boat will be in my possesion by next week end.
Trailer Lug patterns
I wrestled with this problem for a long time. I upgraded the hubs on the trailer to a 5 bolt pattern on a 4.5" diameter circle (5 on 4.5"). I don't think the bolt pattern that was previously on the trailer would have been that difficult to match (according to the previous owner it was) but I think it was 5 on 5" (not sure). If it was 5 on 5" it would have been simple to match as most older GM cars had this pattern. Here's a great reference that solved a lot of my problems and made the search for new wheels very easy: http://www.mrt-wheels.com/boltpatternref.html
I wrestled with this problem for a long time. I upgraded the hubs on the trailer to a 5 bolt pattern on a 4.5" diameter circle (5 on 4.5"). I don't think the bolt pattern that was previously on the trailer would have been that difficult to match (according to the previous owner it was) but I think it was 5 on 5" (not sure). If it was 5 on 5" it would have been simple to match as most older GM cars had this pattern. Here's a great reference that solved a lot of my problems and made the search for new wheels very easy: http://www.mrt-wheels.com/boltpatternref.html
Great web updates!
Jake, I just had to add, I love your web updates on your H23. You are my inspiration, I have already noticed two things I needed to check on my '86 Hunter 23 from your photos. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
Jake, I just had to add, I love your web updates on your H23. You are my inspiration, I have already noticed two things I needed to check on my '86 Hunter 23 from your photos. Keep up the good work and keep us posted.
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