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sailorboy1 · 08-01-2013, 03:58

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Originally Posted by GaryMayo

That extra five foot is not costing you much. Good bang for the buck. Our docks do not go by the foot, which I am glad for.

I don't dock, I moor. After 36' it doesn't matter the boat size until you just can not fit.

I expect the OP would moor/anchor more than staying at a slip.

Steve W · 08-01-2013, 05:32

Another place to ask your question is www.hunterowners.com. The mast support post and crossmember under the mast on the 34 have a history of rotting, causing the deck to indent under the mast. I think the issue was Hunter used non-treated lumber, so make sure your surveyor knows to look for this. The cross beam is a bigger deal to replace than the mast support post.The 34 was a popular boat and pretty fast. Small cockpit that sort of limits hanging out at anchor. Others may disagree, but I think the 29.5 is not a good choice to sail to the caribbean, it is a coastal/inland cruiser.

WMarineCanvas · 16-01-2013, 07:57

Go for a boat in the 1982 to 1986 range in the same size from a different manufacturer.

Just a thought.

Mehikene · 18-01-2013, 11:15

Thanks for your replies. After reading forums and talking to different boat owners I decided to go for catalina34.

BoomBrake · 18-01-2013, 12:47

IMHO a Catalina is a much better choice than a Hunter..

PS here is a good article on her big sister...
http://www.bwsailing.com/Boat_Review...75_July08.html

saw77 · 18-01-2013, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Mehikene

Thanks for your replies. After reading forums and talking to different boat owners I decided to go for catalina34.

If you're buying (or have already bought) a Catalina 34 you should definitely check out the c34.org website. There is a ton of good information there.