Old Hunter Pulling Hard to Port

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spadaforaj

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Sep 27, 2008
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Hunter 41 Longport,NJ
Have a 1981 Hunter - contantly pulling hard to port on the wheel - very uncomfortable - does this under power or sail, but more pronounced under power for sure. Independent of wind direction when tacking - suggestions on how to trobleshoot ? I hope it does not mean a bent rudder or shaft......... Any help appreciated

Jim:confused:
 
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gpd955

gpd955

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Feb 22, 2006
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Catalina 310 Cape May, NJ
May be as simple as a loose cable in your steering mechanism. It may just need to be tightened or if it is as old as the boat, may need to be replaced.

Just noticed where you were. If you need some help, I can stop by and work on it with you. I did some work on my '79 Catalina 30's sterring system when I first got her.
 
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Tim C350 April IV

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Dec 2, 2003
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Catalina 350 Seattle
Is one side of the bottom way gunkier than the other. Solution: turn you boat around in the slip for the next couple years. The growth will even out and it will be equally slow on both tacks.

Just a thought!
Good Luck!
Tim Brogan
April IV C350 #68
Seattle
 
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gpd955

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Feb 22, 2006
1,164
Catalina 310 Cape May, NJ
Tim C350 April IV said:
Is one side of the bottom way gunkier than the other. Solution: turn you boat around in the slip for the next couple years. The growth will even out and it will be equally slow on both tacks.
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Gotta start with the easiest solution, right?!!! :)
 
jdhohmann

jdhohmann

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Mar 11, 2009
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Hunter 40 Saint John
on our hunter 40 legend, the bottom of rudder had some damage from hitting bottom. It caused the boat to pull to the starboard. once we hauled the boat out and had it repaired, it tracked perfectly again. Maybe its time to haul your boat out nad have a look....
 
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spadaforaj

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Sep 27, 2008
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Hunter 41 Longport,NJ
Thanks!

gpd955 said:
May be as simple as a loose cable in your steering mechanism. It may just need to be tightened or if it is as old as the boat, may need to be replaced.

Just noticed where you were. If you need some help, I can stop by and work on it with you. I did some work on my '79 Catalina 30's sterring system when I first got her.
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thanks, especially for the offer. Just moved it to NC!
 
Witzend

Witzend

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Dec 25, 2008
1,580
catalina 310 Elk River
Someone needs to dive down and check for debris wrapped around the rudder, strut, keel, etc... Also check the rudder for damage and bearing for looseness.
 
Ross

Ross

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Jun 15, 2004
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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
Obviously it needs a front end alignment. if you don't get it fixed it will wear the rudder unevenly. ;)
 
Les

Les

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May 8, 2004
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Hunter 27 Bellingham, WA
I had the same problem on my H380. We haul it and found that the rudder was curved. Not sure why it got that way. Hunter replaced my rudder and the problem disappeared. Make a template and see if both sides of the rudder are the same. We had the same symptoms you mentioned.
 
tomgrigsby

tomgrigsby

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May 21, 2009
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Hunter 30 Smithfield, VA
There was a post a while back from Sam Lust on these. I think if the 33 is a shoal draft that the rudder actually extends deeper than the keel and is prone to damage. You should post this question over in the Cherubini Hunter forum. You'll encounter many more H33 owners there.
 
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