Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Hunter 36, 1980 model.
I would prefer a 32 to 34-foot boat and would prefer an O'Day, Cal,
Pearson, Newport, Islander, Tartan, C&C, Irwin, S-2, Columbia, etc.,
because I think those boats are probably better made and have better
reputations, but there is a Hunter 36 in our area with the options I
prefer that seems to be in good condition, at a reasonable price. In
other words, most of the other boats are older, in poorer condition, and
priced higher. My plan would be to use the boat for bay sailing and
occasional coastal cruising but not for extended blue-water passages.

Thanks,
Jim

Don't Do It Jim.....

CM

"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Hunter 36, 1980 model.
I would prefer a 32 to 34-foot boat and would prefer an O'Day, Cal,
Pearson, Newport, Islander, Tartan, C&C, Irwin, S-2, Columbia, etc.,
because I think those boats are probably better made and have better
reputations, but there is a Hunter 36 in our area with the options I
prefer that seems to be in good condition, at a reasonable price. In
other words, most of the other boats are older, in poorer condition, and
priced higher. My plan would be to use the boat for bay sailing and
occasional coastal cruising but not for extended blue-water passages.

Thanks,
Jim

Stay away from old Hunters...they're piles of c**p compared to most of =
the other boats you listed.

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You might want to read all of the Hunter reviews at SailNet's "boat check",
I found this one particularly interesting:

"I hate this boat. I strongly recommend that you avoid it, and all Hunters
for that matter. It leaks horribly, design flaws and poor construction are
everywhere. Ex: The boat is extremely tender-- double reef in 15 knots of
wind. The bilge is too shallow-the floor rots. The batteries are in the
lazarette! The whole boat flexes causing leaks around windows, the mast,
etc. The seacocks are of a dangerous design. DO NOT BE DECEIVED by a
seemingly large interior, etc. Hunter should be ashamed of themselves. I
strongly recommend that you buy a Catalina if you are looking for "a lot of
boat for the money." AVOID ALL HUNTERS. "

I heard someone comment about a Hunter after a race last season, I assumed
that all of the badmouthing I'd heard in the past was somewhat unfounded,
needless to say I was surprised when I heard this gentleman summarily
dismiss Hunters as "garbage". I myself like the lines on the early Hunters,
but have heard many dismiss these boats as "garbage", so I would proceed
very carefully before considering one of these boats. Also keep in mind that
asking prices are just that, asking prices. You might be surprised to find
out what someone would sell their boat for after trying to sell it
unsuccessfully for a year or so.
John Cairns
"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Hunter 36, 1980 model.
I would prefer a 32 to 34-foot boat and would prefer an O'Day, Cal,
Pearson, Newport, Islander, Tartan, C&C, Irwin, S-2, Columbia, etc.,
because I think those boats are probably better made and have better
reputations, but there is a Hunter 36 in our area with the options I
prefer that seems to be in good condition, at a reasonable price. In
other words, most of the other boats are older, in poorer condition, and
priced higher. My plan would be to use the boat for bay sailing and
occasional coastal cruising but not for extended blue-water passages.

Thanks,
Jim

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:16:46 -0600, Jim Cate wrote
this crap:


Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Hunter 36, 1980 model.
I would prefer a 32 to 34-foot boat and would prefer an O'Day, Cal,
Pearson, Newport, Islander, Tartan, C&C, Irwin, S-2, Columbia, etc.,
because I think those boats are probably better made and have better
reputations, but there is a Hunter 36 in our area with the options I
prefer that seems to be in good condition, at a reasonable price. In
other words, most of the other boats are older, in poorer condition, and
priced higher. My plan would be to use the boat for bay sailing and
occasional coastal cruising but not for extended blue-water passages.

I occasionally race against a 1980 Hunter 34. An excellant all around
boat, suitable for cruising, day sailing, and occasional racing. A
very sturdy boat, also. It will last you a long time.




Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

I'm convinced regarding the Hunter. I'll continue looking at other boats.

Jim



John Cairns wrote:

You might want to read all of the Hunter reviews at SailNet's "boat check",
I found this one particularly interesting:

"I hate this boat. I strongly recommend that you avoid it, and all Hunters
for that matter. It leaks horribly, design flaws and poor construction are
everywhere. Ex: The boat is extremely tender-- double reef in 15 knots of
wind. The bilge is too shallow-the floor rots. The batteries are in the
lazarette! The whole boat flexes causing leaks around windows, the mast,
etc. The seacocks are of a dangerous design. DO NOT BE DECEIVED by a
seemingly large interior, etc. Hunter should be ashamed of themselves. I
strongly recommend that you buy a Catalina if you are looking for "a lot of
boat for the money." AVOID ALL HUNTERS. "

I heard someone comment about a Hunter after a race last season, I assumed
that all of the badmouthing I'd heard in the past was somewhat unfounded,
needless to say I was surprised when I heard this gentleman summarily
dismiss Hunters as "garbage". I myself like the lines on the early Hunters,
but have heard many dismiss these boats as "garbage", so I would proceed
very carefully before considering one of these boats. Also keep in mind that
asking prices are just that, asking prices. You might be surprised to find
out what someone would sell their boat for after trying to sell it
unsuccessfully for a year or so.
John Cairns
"Jim Cate" wrote in message
...

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Hunter 36, 1980 model.
I would prefer a 32 to 34-foot boat and would prefer an O'Day, Cal,
Pearson, Newport, Islander, Tartan, C&C, Irwin, S-2, Columbia, etc.,
because I think those boats are probably better made and have better
reputations, but there is a Hunter 36 in our area with the options I
prefer that seems to be in good condition, at a reasonable price. In
other words, most of the other boats are older, in poorer condition, and
priced higher. My plan would be to use the boat for bay sailing and
occasional coastal cruising but not for extended blue-water passages.

Thanks,
Jim

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:16:19 -0500, "John Cairns"
wrote this crap:

You might want to read all of the Hunter reviews at SailNet's "boat check",
I found this one particularly interesting:

"I hate this boat. I strongly recommend that you avoid it, and all Hunters
for that matter. It leaks horribly, design flaws and poor construction are
everywhere. Ex: The boat is extremely tender-- double reef in 15 knots of
wind. The bilge is too shallow-the floor rots. The batteries are in the
lazarette! The whole boat flexes causing leaks around windows, the mast,
etc. The seacocks are of a dangerous design. DO NOT BE DECEIVED by a
seemingly large interior, etc. Hunter should be ashamed of themselves. I
strongly recommend that you buy a Catalina if you are looking for "a lot of
boat for the money." AVOID ALL HUNTERS. "

What year and model Hunter were they talking about?




Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

Horvath wrote:
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:16:19 -0500, "John Cairns"
wrote this crap:


You might want to read all of the Hunter reviews at SailNet's "boat check",
I found this one particularly interesting:

"I hate this boat. I strongly recommend that you avoid it, and all Hunters
for that matter. It leaks horribly, design flaws and poor construction are
everywhere. Ex: The boat is extremely tender-- double reef in 15 knots of
wind. The bilge is too shallow-the floor rots. The batteries are in the
lazarette! The whole boat flexes causing leaks around windows, the mast,
etc. The seacocks are of a dangerous design. DO NOT BE DECEIVED by a
seemingly large interior, etc. Hunter should be ashamed of themselves. I
strongly recommend that you buy a Catalina if you are looking for "a lot of
boat for the money." AVOID ALL HUNTERS. "


What year and model Hunter were they talking about?


It's a 1980 model, LOA 35'11", WL 29'6", draft 4'11", displ 13,500, AC,
multiple sails and instruments.
Jim

It doesn't matter. Yours is still a piece of crap.

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"Horvath" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 19:16:19 -0500, "John Cairns"
wrote this crap:

You might want to read all of the Hunter reviews at SailNet's "boat
check",
I found this one particularly interesting:

"I hate this boat. I strongly recommend that you avoid it, and all
Hunters
for that matter. It leaks horribly, design flaws and poor construction
are
everywhere. Ex: The boat is extremely tender-- double reef in 15 knots of
wind. The bilge is too shallow-the floor rots. The batteries are in the
lazarette! The whole boat flexes causing leaks around windows, the mast,
etc. The seacocks are of a dangerous design. DO NOT BE DECEIVED by a
seemingly large interior, etc. Hunter should be ashamed of themselves. I
strongly recommend that you buy a Catalina if you are looking for "a lot
of
boat for the money." AVOID ALL HUNTERS. "

What year and model Hunter were they talking about?




Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!

Hahahahaha Perfect. You really are an idiot.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Horvath" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 16:16:46 -0600, Jim Cate wrote
this crap:


Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Hunter 36, 1980 model.
I would prefer a 32 to 34-foot boat and would prefer an O'Day, Cal,
Pearson, Newport, Islander, Tartan, C&C, Irwin, S-2, Columbia, etc.,
because I think those boats are probably better made and have better
reputations, but there is a Hunter 36 in our area with the options I
prefer that seems to be in good condition, at a reasonable price. In
other words, most of the other boats are older, in poorer condition, and
priced higher. My plan would be to use the boat for bay sailing and
occasional coastal cruising but not for extended blue-water passages.

I occasionally race against a 1980 Hunter 34. An excellant all around
boat, suitable for cruising, day sailing, and occasional racing. A
very sturdy boat, also. It will last you a long time.




Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now!