1980 Hunter 36 - Offshore???

SherrieT · 25-08-2003, 09:06

We have stumbled upon a 1980 Hunter 36 that my partner is interested in for some offshore cruising. I've just started my research and am not getting a good feeling from what I am hearing about Hunter reputation. We have not gotten as far as a survey yet but would like other opinions on this year and model

Thank you
Sherrie

**Pblais** · 26-08-2003, 18:10

A boat that is more than 20 years old will probably have some issues to deal with. While older Hunters are not the same as new Hunters they never were sold as a great off shore vessle. Many of the early Hunters were a decent boat "back when they were new".

Any good survey will tell you the specific condition of the boat, but judging by only the brand name means almost nothing in the overall scheme of things. In 20 years boats with great reputations may not share the same history.

Stede · 26-08-2003, 19:05

Sherrie T,

I agree with Paul's statements concerning Hunters. For more information on choosing a cruising boat, you might want to take a look at this site:

http://www.mahina.com/

**GordMay** · 27-08-2003, 03:08

You might want to peruse the Hunter page:
<http://www.hunterowners.com/ref/index.htm?fno=0>
Regards,
Gord

CSY Man · 31-08-2003, 11:34

Before you buy a Hunter, you may want to read what this surveyor thinks of one........(Not pretty reading)

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/boatreviews/hunter28.htm

25-08-2003, 09:06	#1
SherrieT Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 2	1980 Hunter 36 - Offshore??? We have stumbled upon a 1980 Hunter 36 that my partner is interested in for some offshore cruising. I've just started my research and am not getting a good feeling from what I am hearing about Hunter reputation. We have not gotten as far as a survey yet but would like other opinions on this year and model Thank you Sherrie

26-08-2003, 18:10	#2
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,538 Images: 7	A boat that is more than 20 years old will probably have some issues to deal with. While older Hunters are not the same as new Hunters they never were sold as a great off shore vessle. Many of the early Hunters were a decent boat "back when they were new". Any good survey will tell you the specific condition of the boat, but judging by only the brand name means almost nothing in the overall scheme of things. In 20 years boats with great reputations may not share the same history. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

27-08-2003, 03:08	#4
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,443 Images: 232	You might want to peruse the Hunter page: <http://www.hunterowners.com/ref/index.htm?fno=0> Regards, Gord __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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26-08-2003, 19:05	#3
Stede Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 256 Images: 36	Sherrie T, I agree with Paul's statements concerning Hunters. For more information on choosing a cruising boat, you might want to take a look at this site: http://www.mahina.com/

31-08-2003, 11:34	#5
CSY Man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Boat: CSY 33 Cutter, "Rhapsody" Posts: 1,758 Images: 50	Before you buy a Hunter, you may want to read what this surveyor thinks of one........(Not pretty reading) http://www.yachtsurvey.com/boatreviews/hunter28.htm