purchase a Hunter 146 with small cracks

[w855973]

Would you buy this Hunter 146 with the small cracks in the top of the hull, and at what price?

 

[rgranger]

If the crack is only in the gel coat, that is not un-normal. You would have to inspect more closely.

Regarding price... on an older boat (or any sailboat for that matter), the real expense comes when you need to replace the sails, the trailer and the O.B. So look hard at those items as well.

 

[Hello Below]

Your hull is constructed from what is called ACP or a plastic. Therefore traditional gel coat repair is not used. If you search on terms such as Hunter ACP Repair or Hunter Plastic Repair you should come up with lots of previous threads that will let you know what you are in for. IMHO the cracks are not uncommon but are not difficult to repair. There is one forum member that was a Hunter dealer for many years, who may just be of great assistance. Here are a few links to help you along but there are many more.

Plastic Hunter Crack Repair
Marlow Hunter - General ACP Repair Manual
Plexus - Guide to Bonding

 

[rgranger]

There is one forum member that was a Hunter dealer for many years, who may just be of great assistance

That would be @Crazy Dave Condon

 

[Hello Below]

That would be @Crazy Dave Condon

Yup that would be him.

 

[w855973]

If the crack is only in the gel coat, that is not un-normal. You would have to inspect more closely.

Regarding price... on an older boat (or any sailboat for that matter), the real expense comes when you need to replace the sails, the trailer and the O.B. So look hard at those items as well.

Thanks for the response.

 

[w855973]

Your hull is constructed from what is called ACP or a plastic. Therefore traditional gel coat repair is not used. If you search on terms such as Hunter ACP Repair or Hunter Plastic Repair you should come up with lots of previous threads that will let you know what you are in for. IMHO the cracks are not uncommon but are not difficult to repair. There is one forum member that was a Hunter dealer for many years, who may just be of great assistance. Here are a few links to help you along but there are many more.

Plastic Hunter Crack Repair
Marlow Hunter - General ACP Repair Manual
Plexus - Guide to Bonding

Thank you

 

[w855973]

Your hull is constructed from what is called ACP or a plastic. Therefore traditional gel coat repair is not used. If you search on terms such as Hunter ACP Repair or Hunter Plastic Repair you should come up with lots of previous threads that will let you know what you are in for. IMHO the cracks are not uncommon but are not difficult to repair. There is one forum member that was a Hunter dealer for many years, who may just be of great assistance. Here are a few links to help you along but there are many more.

Plastic Hunter Crack Repair
Marlow Hunter - General ACP Repair Manual
Plexus - Guide to Bonding

Thank you

 

[w855973]

That would be @Crazy Dave Condon

Thank you

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Thanks for the response.

Bad advice, because the Hunter 146 is not made of fiberglass with gelcoat.

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Follow the ACP advice above,