I'm looking at purchasing the Hunter 50 CC. Can I visit this facility and ask questions about my purchase or do I have to strictly have to go through a dealer?
@brainsdamage69 That is a good point. It may not be evident that there is ventilation, but in Florida, most facilities like this one, have huge doors that are usually wide open for fresh air flow. As well as many exhaust fans located around the warehouse. Remember in Florida the temperature will rarely go below 40 Degrees Fahrenheit. I am not sure how toxic the resin is, but if the worker wanted to use a ventilated mask, I am sure that there is one sitting nearby. Contact Hunter and ask.
I am not defending Hunter Boats here 'cause I do not sail. However, I seem to remember that the backing plates are fabricated into the fiberglass where-ever such attachments occur. You can call Hunter and they will explain their procedures. They are very proud of their boats. See
This video is 10 years old now and I hope Hunter has changed many of these building techniques... because they are HORRIBLE. I wouldn't sail a Hunter if you gave it to me for free. 5200 as as a deck sealant? LOL I love how they pop up the pic of 3M 5200 when they use it like Hollywood product placement and call it "Legendary", what a joke. 5200 is perfect in certain applications, but NOT for bedding deck hardware.
I was skeptical at first as well. But this manufacturing process is becoming commonplace among many builders. The days of one down to half inch thick hulls is being replaced with better design and manufacturing processes.
Could you be a bit more specific, what is wrong using 5200 as sealant, it is also bolted and designed with an overlap for extra strength. Why is that horrible ?
@@richard21995 What Luke is saying is that 5200 is not a cure all for the deck of a large high performance sailboat. He has extensive knowledge of Synthetic materials and rigging. Our new tech will probably replace the high labor Team with massive 3D printed boats that will cost unbelievable amounts of money.
Thanks for a very clear explanation of Hunter's build process. .
It's amazing videos like this who help normal people to understand important details like for example that the excess cocking is cleaned away...
Nice video, very informative for a Hunter owner.
I'm looking at purchasing the Hunter 50 CC. Can I visit this facility and ask questions about my purchase or do I have to strictly have to go through a dealer?
Hunter closed down this facility at least a couple of years ago. A different boat manufacturer builds boats in this space now.
Plexus... not as permanent as many would hope after a minor grounding.
Do you have a story to tell?
@@gdargan7754 it's pretty well known in production boats of every brand.
THANKS. I appreciate the comment. It was all supposed to be 16x9 but the camera man shot it wrong.
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Who produced and directed this video. I am looking for the factory tour produced by Mike Harker.
Tony Parker of Kaizen Multimedia and Eric Macklin of Hunter Yachts. And I took the footage and edited the video.
@brainsdamage69 That is a good point. It may not be evident that there is ventilation, but in Florida, most facilities like this one, have huge doors that are usually wide open for fresh air flow. As well as many exhaust fans located around the warehouse. Remember in Florida the temperature will rarely go below 40 Degrees Fahrenheit. I am not sure how toxic the resin is, but if the worker wanted to use a ventilated mask, I am sure that there is one sitting nearby. Contact Hunter and ask.
The main word is "SITTING".
I am not defending Hunter Boats here 'cause I do not sail. However, I seem to remember that the backing plates are fabricated into the fiberglass where-ever such attachments occur. You can call Hunter and they will explain their procedures. They are very proud of their boats. See
well done video!
Would you care for someone to explain the 🐃💩 in this build?!?
This video is 10 years old now and I hope Hunter has changed many of these building techniques... because they are HORRIBLE. I wouldn't sail a Hunter if you gave it to me for free. 5200 as as a deck sealant? LOL I love how they pop up the pic of 3M 5200 when they use it like Hollywood product placement and call it "Legendary", what a joke. 5200 is perfect in certain applications, but NOT for bedding deck hardware.
I was skeptical at first as well. But this manufacturing process is becoming commonplace among many builders. The days of one down to half inch thick hulls is being replaced with better design and manufacturing processes.
Could you be a bit more specific, what is wrong using 5200 as sealant, it is also bolted and designed with an overlap for extra strength. Why is that horrible ?
@@richard21995 What Luke is saying is that 5200 is not a cure all for the deck of a large high performance sailboat. He has extensive knowledge of Synthetic materials and rigging. Our new tech will probably replace the high labor Team with massive 3D printed boats that will cost unbelievable amounts of money.