Transporting Hunter 310

Tim22

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Jun 16, 2014
255
Hunter 310 Ottawa
I am closing in on buying a Hunter 310 and, if successful, will need to transport it about 500 miles. I will be using a professional shipping company, but wonder if the radar arch should be removed. This 310 has the fibreglass arch. Also, any advice on preparing the boat for shipping would be most appreciated.

Thanks
Tim
 
Jan 4, 2006
7,281
Hunter 310 West Vancouver, B.C.
wonder if the radar arch should be removed. This 310 has the fibreglass arch.
I can only say that when our H310 arrived from the factory in Florida, the fiberglass arch was stored separately. The dealer assembled it using 5200.

You'll have great difficuly in removing the arch unless you have access to thermite or a plasma torch and even that's questionable. Simply put, it's there permanently .

I think you should carefully review the height of the arch with the transport company well before they begin moving.
 
Jun 8, 2004
10,456
-na -NA Anywhere USA
Let me chirp in on this one as I was known to pick up my 310 and transport them back myself as a dealer on my trailer behind my pick up truck (dooley)

The arch needs to be removed. IF 5200 was used, yes it can be separated but anticapte some gelcoat and glass coming off but that can be fixed. The arch can be turned over and around to travel in the cockpit but the height will need to be checked for sure. Legal height is 13' 6" and you will need to cushion that arch very well suggest carpet and tons of it. Otherwise it will go below the boat if a professional does haul it. Again carpet well and do not let anyone otherwise tell you so. Remove antennas, radar, wind vane (whirly bird) and so on before transit.

If the rigging is left on the mast, make sure the spreaders are taken off and again secure the rigging well. In some places the rigging was carpeted but if you will take duck tape and start with a little of the sticky on the mast and then turn it around so the stick is outside, you can secure fast going around the sticky portion vs. using a lot of line.

Make sure all loose gear is stored inside and secured. Take photos of the boat and note any damage before transit. If there is any additional damage, then you have your record before the boat leaves but suggest inspection immediately on the other end.

Have them provide you with a copy of their liability insurance unless this is one of the recognizable professionals as you say but again verify insurance.

Hope this helps you. I did launch one of these via crane into the water with mast up but I do not suggest that to anyone but did launch and retrieve them with my pick up truck using a standard heavy duty trailer designed by me for over the road. Like I said, I knew that boat all too well.

One other thing, do not use 5200 back on that arch.
 

Tim22

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Jun 16, 2014
255
Hunter 310 Ottawa
Dave
Thanks for your response - it confirms what I was thinking. I will certainly check the transport companies insurance. I was interested to hear that the arch could travel below the boat on the trailer and will follow up on this with the transport company.

Maybe you could answer another question about the arch. I see that the 2000 model 310 switched from Fibreglass to stainless steel for the arch. Do you happen to know if the two are interchangeable?

Thanks
Tim
 
Jan 4, 2006
7,281
Hunter 310 West Vancouver, B.C.
I'll Second that Questinon to Dave

I see that the 2000 model 310 switched from Fibreglass to stainless steel for the arch. Do you happen to know if the two are interchangeable?
Been looking at that for years as a winter project.

I don't expect an exact replacement but curious if it's been done before and what mods are required.
 
Dec 19, 2006
5,832
Hunter 36 Punta Gorda
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Do a search on some one that makes stainless arch and they come to your
boat and they will design a arch for you and than fiberglass work to cover
over the old arch mounting.
I have seen many sailboats with custom built stainless arch and
just expect it to be $$$$$.
Nick
 
Jun 8, 2004
10,456
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address your question to eddie breeden at marlow-hunter and maybe he can answer if the stainless steel arch used on later versions would work. I know the holes in the deck would probably change and you would need to reglass/regel and so on.
 
Dec 19, 2006
5,832
Hunter 36 Punta Gorda
Stainless Arch

Yes you will need to remove the arch for transport and this would be to change to satainless arch for sure.
If Eddie at Hunter can send you the specks of the 2000 Hunter 310 with stainless Arch and than give it to a person who makes them than that would be the best way to go.
I don't see Hunter making one for you and hope they did not change the shape of the stern,but the specks from Hunter would be good to make one for you.
I have seen many custom made Arches for power and sailboats and really love my stainless arch for sure.
Just asking and guessing the boat can't be sailed to the new location.
Nick
 

Tim22

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Jun 16, 2014
255
Hunter 310 Ottawa
Re: Stainless Arch

Nick

Thanks for the info. How would I get hold of Eddie as this does seem like the best route?

Sadly the boat can't be sailed to it's new location so truck is really my only choice.

Tim
 
Aug 3, 2010
150
Hunter 326 Charleston SC
I downloaded this drawing from the Hunter site, they may have the one for the 31.
 

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Sep 20, 2006
2,952
Hunter 33 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
The fibreglass and stainless arches attach at different locations on the hull. You would also need additional reinforcement in those areas. Not only is the SS arch heavy, but there is a lot of force being transfered from the arch to the boat.

Marlow-Hunter site with previous model information

http://www.marlow-hunter.com/export/
 

Tim22

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Jun 16, 2014
255
Hunter 310 Ottawa
I contacted Eddie and he tells me they no longer have the drawings. I guess I'll look into a custom arch, but first I need to buy the boat!

Tim
 
Dec 19, 2006
5,832
Hunter 36 Punta Gorda
2000 model

you could contact a owner of 2000 model and if
they make copies from there manual of specks
for arch
my manual shows important info about the arch
for making a custom arch
 

Tim22

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Jun 16, 2014
255
Hunter 310 Ottawa
Done deal

Ok I visited the boat today and the deal is done. We will soon find out what is holding the arch on! Hope it's not 5200!

One thing I did notice on this boat is that the keel lacks the two small wings that I have seen on other 310's. It is the same in all other respects. Anybody know if the keel design changed after 1997?

Anyway, on two the next phase - getting the boat moved to Ottawa.

Thanks everybody for all your help but I'm thinking this is only the beginning!

Tim
 

Tim22

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Jun 16, 2014
255
Hunter 310 Ottawa
So the boat arrived in good order, the arch was not stuck on with 5200 and now the fun begins! Any recommendations on what caulking to use when re installing the arch? Also, is there any guide as to how to properly tension the B&R rig.

Thanks for the help

Tim