Hunter Yachts ?

[Bash]

Originally Posted by Steve W

uh, do the math: S&S stated that the traveler failed 30 years ago, long before Hunter started putting arches on their boats in the 90's.

uh, no, he stated that the skipper had 30 years experience. then, in a later post, he claimed that this incident happened at least 10 years ago.

I'm pretty good at this sort of math, and in my opinion the story doesn't add up. I'm not in any way implying that Hunters are ideal yachts, but the original claim was that the traveler ripped out of the deck, and I'm not buying it.

[S&S]

He said: " tore the traveller out of the deck" so I'd assume that it wasn't on an arch. I did not ask specifics about model etc. As to the age of the boat, he did not say whether it was new so I have no information on that.

Believe what you want, Bash. No "skin off my nose" either way.

[Steve W]

Bash, that's what I get for trying to type and answer a call at the same time. I did see a Hunter with the original fiberglass arch that pulled the mounting bolts thru the deck (coamings?). The backing plates were left off during construction. No real damage, just a mad owner and the dealer took care of it. The stainless arches seem much better idea than the old "easter basket" fiberglass arches. Traveler is really handy to use when mounted on top of the arch, also makes a great bimini mount and handhold.

[Randall]

I think alot have the correct responce, it depends on what you use it for. I had a 33 and loved it never had a problem and the dealer was great. now waiting on a 41 ds

[Steve W]

Update today by the owner on latest repairs at the link provided in post #25 by fishfinder