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bobe531 · 13-04-2008, 18:25

Thanks for all the good advice. I had the Hunter 34 surveyed and she came out fairly clean except for lack of maintenance for two years.

Had the engine looked at and the mechanic recommended replacing fuel lines, filter, belts and the high pressure fuel pump (owner taking care of it). They said the fuel was fine.

Sails (main and Genoa) were replaced in 2002 so they are 6 years old but were only used for 4 seasons. Standing rigging was also replaced in 2002. Running rigging was mildewed and dirty. Surveyor recommended washing and then rinsing with fabric softener(?).

The keel (iron) is the deep draft version and the bottom of the keel looks like it got dragged on the bottom a time or two and took off the bottom paint and got rusted. Not hard to do in the Chesapeake bay. Also there were a couple of spots of rust on the keel about the size of a quarter. I am considering having the keel sandblasted and barrier coated before I get her bottom painted. Is this overkill?

With luck we will be closing this week. I figure a weeks worth of maintenance/cleaning (not counting the keel) and she will be ready for the bay.

I am going to replace the Origo 2 burner alcohol stove (no oven) with either a CNG or propane stove. Has anyone done this? I am trying to get a feel for how major a project this will be.

Also planning on installing an air conditioner (with reverse cycle heat). Any Hunter 34 (1983 model) owners out there who have done this? If you have where did you put it? Also I am trying to figure out what size to get, I am getting some conflicting advice on this ranging from 9000 BTU to 16000 BTU (high end was from A/C salesman). She has LOA of 34' 05", LWL of 28' 03" and a beam of 11' 07". I am thinking the install will be a major project and best left to the boat yard.

Once again thanks for all your advice. If you are in the Baltimore area beginning in May give me a shout.

Future Captain of S/V Blackhorse
Bob Ewert

The government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. – Thomas Jefferson

13-04-2008, 18:25	#10
bobe531 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD Boat: Hunter 34 Blackhorse Posts: 13	Thanks for all the good advice. I had the Hunter 34 surveyed and she came out fairly clean except for lack of maintenance for two years. Had the engine looked at and the mechanic recommended replacing fuel lines, filter, belts and the high pressure fuel pump (owner taking care of it). They said the fuel was fine. Sails (main and Genoa) were replaced in 2002 so they are 6 years old but were only used for 4 seasons. Standing rigging was also replaced in 2002. Running rigging was mildewed and dirty. Surveyor recommended washing and then rinsing with fabric softener(?). The keel (iron) is the deep draft version and the bottom of the keel looks like it got dragged on the bottom a time or two and took off the bottom paint and got rusted. Not hard to do in the Chesapeake bay. Also there were a couple of spots of rust on the keel about the size of a quarter. I am considering having the keel sandblasted and barrier coated before I get her bottom painted. Is this overkill? With luck we will be closing this week. I figure a weeks worth of maintenance/cleaning (not counting the keel) and she will be ready for the bay. I am going to replace the Origo 2 burner alcohol stove (no oven) with either a CNG or propane stove. Has anyone done this? I am trying to get a feel for how major a project this will be. Also planning on installing an air conditioner (with reverse cycle heat). Any Hunter 34 (1983 model) owners out there who have done this? If you have where did you put it? Also I am trying to figure out what size to get, I am getting some conflicting advice on this ranging from 9000 BTU to 16000 BTU (high end was from A/C salesman). She has LOA of 34' 05", LWL of 28' 03" and a beam of 11' 07". I am thinking the install will be a major project and best left to the boat yard. Once again thanks for all your advice. If you are in the Baltimore area beginning in May give me a shout. Future Captain of S/V Blackhorse Bob Ewert The government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. – Thomas Jefferson