I am interested in purchasing a 2002 Hunter 170 that I found for sale. I think I can get it for $1600 with sails motor and trailer. It does have some pretty serious looking cracks in the plastic deck, but supposedly none in the hull. I don't mind a little work to repair the cracks, but after searching on the internet the prognosis for these boats seems pretty grim.
My question:
Is it worth the money and time? I assume that it will take me a long weekend to repair the half dozen cracks. I am worried about the structural integrity of the hull, mast attachment point, and motor mount, as it would be dangerous if one of these things were to fail while I was out in the cold water this fall. I am worried that I will worry and work on the boat more than I will enjoy sailing it.
Does anyone have any positive experience with crack repair?
thanks for your input
My question:
Is it worth the money and time? I assume that it will take me a long weekend to repair the half dozen cracks. I am worried about the structural integrity of the hull, mast attachment point, and motor mount, as it would be dangerous if one of these things were to fail while I was out in the cold water this fall. I am worried that I will worry and work on the boat more than I will enjoy sailing it.
Does anyone have any positive experience with crack repair?
thanks for your input