My husband and I will retire soon and wish to go from a motor yacht to sail vessel. We like the Hunter and want to get at least a 45'. In looking at a 1996 Hunter verses a 2004 Hunter we noticed the cabinets in the 1996 were solid wood and the new one seemed to be pressed wood. Does anyone have information on which year has better materials on it inside or out? Which would be a better year lo look at? We woulc like to buy a 5 or 6 year old vessel. Any recomendations?
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Angelica, We have a member at our club who owns a 37.5. I'm not sure of the year, but the boat has the solid wood interior and is maintained to the highest of standards. We have a 2001 410. The comparison between his and ours is noticeable, but not something I would hang up on to get a newer boat with improved systems. My view is when you buy into something "old" you are inviting the little gremlins to crop up and make themselves known after so many years of dormancy. With a newer model, it can be argued that the owner had less time to allow things to go unfixed. I have also noticed that each year Hunter improves based upon their owner surveys. The boats now have solved many issues that once were a problem. Best wishes, John Richard s/v Jack's Place On the 37.5 I mentioned, the companionway to below is very difficult to negotiate. It has a step up that might prove problematic in heavy sea conditions.
Angelica, We have a member at our club who owns a 37.5. I'm not sure of the year, but the boat has the solid wood interior and is maintained to the highest of standards. We have a 2001 410. The comparison between his and ours is noticeable, but not something I would hang up on to get a newer boat with improved systems. My view is when you buy into something "old" you are inviting the little gremlins to crop up and make themselves known after so many years of dormancy. With a newer model, it can be argued that the owner had less time to allow things to go unfixed. I have also noticed that each year Hunter improves based upon their owner surveys. The boats now have solved many issues that once were a problem. Best wishes, John Richard s/v Jack's Place On the 37.5 I mentioned, the companionway to below is very difficult to negotiate. It has a step up that might prove problematic in heavy sea conditions.
old versus new
thank you so much for your reply, which new and improved systems are important to you? Can they be purchased and added seperatly? This will be what I hope is my las boat purchase because of retirement. I hope to buy the best quality I can afford. After looking at the wood inside a Hans Christian then looking at the inside of the hunter there is quite a difference. Yet I understand Hunter is leading in advanced technology. Would this be in the structure or the electronics? thanks
thank you so much for your reply, which new and improved systems are important to you? Can they be purchased and added seperatly? This will be what I hope is my las boat purchase because of retirement. I hope to buy the best quality I can afford. After looking at the wood inside a Hans Christian then looking at the inside of the hunter there is quite a difference. Yet I understand Hunter is leading in advanced technology. Would this be in the structure or the electronics? thanks
Hi Angelica, if you can locate one near...
you go look at a Passage 42. We purchased ours three years ago and just love it. The aft cabin convinced my wife. This model is one of Hunter's best designs, IMHO. We looked at several brands and models and fell in love with this one. She is stiff, solid and easy to sail shorthanded. Also loaded with comforts. Try to find one with a Genset and heat pumps. I think 1998 was the last production year. There are several for sale listed on this site. Terry
you go look at a Passage 42. We purchased ours three years ago and just love it. The aft cabin convinced my wife. This model is one of Hunter's best designs, IMHO. We looked at several brands and models and fell in love with this one. She is stiff, solid and easy to sail shorthanded. Also loaded with comforts. Try to find one with a Genset and heat pumps. I think 1998 was the last production year. There are several for sale listed on this site. Terry
Teri cox: The 45' 460 is the one I saw and liked, If you had the opportunity, would you still keep the one you have 42' or move up the 2 feet?
Angelica, we would stay with the P42. The...
center cockpit layout makes for an especially nice family cruiser. All of the interior bulkheads, sole, passage way hatches, etc. are lush marine grade teak veneer plywood. Galley cabinets and hanging locker doors, fiddles, trim, etc., are solid teak with panel inserts. There is no veneered particle or fiber board on this boat. Hunter did a marvelous job on interior and exterior fit and finish. We like the center cockpit for several reasons: 1. Full walk around room above decks with easy step transom access. 2. Full walk around aft cabin head room. 3. Sun deck on aft cabin deck. 4. Great visibility. I've been on a 460 but never sailed one. The P42 is very close to the 460 in displacement. Check them both out then decide. Terry
center cockpit layout makes for an especially nice family cruiser. All of the interior bulkheads, sole, passage way hatches, etc. are lush marine grade teak veneer plywood. Galley cabinets and hanging locker doors, fiddles, trim, etc., are solid teak with panel inserts. There is no veneered particle or fiber board on this boat. Hunter did a marvelous job on interior and exterior fit and finish. We like the center cockpit for several reasons: 1. Full walk around room above decks with easy step transom access. 2. Full walk around aft cabin head room. 3. Sun deck on aft cabin deck. 4. Great visibility. I've been on a 460 but never sailed one. The P42 is very close to the 460 in displacement. Check them both out then decide. Terry
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