I'm considering purchasing a 1994 Hunter 23.5 from another sailor at the marina where we keep our Catalina 22. I've just started to research these boats, the Cat being our first boat.
What should I be looking for interns of chronic problems with these boats in general? I'm not sure at this point if it's water ballasted but if so, what should I look for? Is the keel a cable operated swing keel like my Cat 22?
How readily available are parts?
What's their reputation in terms of rugged / reliable. We'll be keeping in a slip on the west end of Lake Erie. We're still very much the fair weather day sailors but hopefully would expand our horizons as time goes by.
Thanx.....
What should I be looking for interns of chronic problems with these boats in general? I'm not sure at this point if it's water ballasted but if so, what should I look for? Is the keel a cable operated swing keel like my Cat 22?
How readily available are parts?
What's their reputation in terms of rugged / reliable. We'll be keeping in a slip on the west end of Lake Erie. We're still very much the fair weather day sailors but hopefully would expand our horizons as time goes by.
Thanx.....