Picturs are from Sep 2004. A very impressive show. *bzz http://www.ayesail.net/sailing/HunterFactoryTour/index.html
Pictures of Hunter Marine Production Facility
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Very cool...Thanks Jim
The factory is something I've always wanted to see, but probably never would have taken the time to tour. Thanks very much for your time and effort.
The factory is something I've always wanted to see, but probably never would have taken the time to tour. Thanks very much for your time and effort.
One question
I realize that mass production is the only way to keep prices down but what percentage of hardware, tankage etc. is accessible if not removable? Hopefully on the newer models this is all taken into consideration when the process is designed.
I realize that mass production is the only way to keep prices down but what percentage of hardware, tankage etc. is accessible if not removable? Hopefully on the newer models this is all taken into consideration when the process is designed.
On my boat everything is removeable
I have a 1999 Hunter 380 and everything is accessable for maintenance or replacement by panels, hatches, or doors or lockers. In fact, it took me two years to figure out why my starboard stern hatche was sealed and bolted on while the port was molded into the boat. It finally dawned on me that I can remove that hatch and take out my waste and fuel tank should I ever need to do that. If I had any complaints it would be that several of the wireing runs or tubes are pretty full--it has been work adding more wires for accessories. I looked at a Halberg-Rassy 40 footer at the boat show and noticed that if I wanted to change the winches to a size bigger (so my wife could handle the sails), I would have had to cut the wood off of the ceiling. When I mentioned this to the salesman, he just shugged his sholders and said it was a man's boat. Why change the winches? I think modern manufactorers of todays sailboats do a lot of thinking before they start building. Todays boats are a damn site better than they were in the fifties. Les
I have a 1999 Hunter 380 and everything is accessable for maintenance or replacement by panels, hatches, or doors or lockers. In fact, it took me two years to figure out why my starboard stern hatche was sealed and bolted on while the port was molded into the boat. It finally dawned on me that I can remove that hatch and take out my waste and fuel tank should I ever need to do that. If I had any complaints it would be that several of the wireing runs or tubes are pretty full--it has been work adding more wires for accessories. I looked at a Halberg-Rassy 40 footer at the boat show and noticed that if I wanted to change the winches to a size bigger (so my wife could handle the sails), I would have had to cut the wood off of the ceiling. When I mentioned this to the salesman, he just shugged his sholders and said it was a man's boat. Why change the winches? I think modern manufactorers of todays sailboats do a lot of thinking before they start building. Todays boats are a damn site better than they were in the fifties. Les
Hull to Deck Joint
Interesting assembly line. I always hate composite operations as they are always difficult to keep clean. Everything is sticky and dusty. Not quite up to Automotive standards with robots and continuously moving assembly lines but the low volume makes that tough. Initial comments are that Hunter has done a nice job with their process flow. That said I didn't see any pictures where the deck is bolted to the hull?? Are you trying to tell me Hunters are only bonded with 5200 adhesive/sealant to hold the boat together? 3M is a great company but I put my money on Stainless Steel fasteners!! dave
Interesting assembly line. I always hate composite operations as they are always difficult to keep clean. Everything is sticky and dusty. Not quite up to Automotive standards with robots and continuously moving assembly lines but the low volume makes that tough. Initial comments are that Hunter has done a nice job with their process flow. That said I didn't see any pictures where the deck is bolted to the hull?? Are you trying to tell me Hunters are only bonded with 5200 adhesive/sealant to hold the boat together? 3M is a great company but I put my money on Stainless Steel fasteners!! dave
No they are bolted - screwed and anchor or two
just didn't get any pictures of it in progress. Thanks everyone for the comments. Wish I had more time to stay there. We had taken the grand kids to Disney and I demanded equal time to get to the factory. Jim
just didn't get any pictures of it in progress. Thanks everyone for the comments. Wish I had more time to stay there. We had taken the grand kids to Disney and I demanded equal time to get to the factory. Jim
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