by all accounts of people who have spent extended times cruising in the
Caribbean, Hunter sailboats are uncommon cruising in the Caribbean.

I have had brokers -- some who would sell their mother if she would only stop
screaming -- say they would not list a Hunter that had been cruised in the
Caribbean. A boat out in 20 knot tradewinds for ten 70 mile trips has about
the same use as a boat with one 700 mile trip.

If you would like a newish boat on the truly cheap, go to the Bahamas as
looking around for a Mac 26 the owner is afraid to try to sail back to Florida.

Why do you think Caribbean cruising "requires days at sea"? On a trip
from Ft. Lauderdale to Trinidad there are only 4 areas that are more
than 73 nmi. Turks and Cacous to Dominican Republic 78 nmi, D.R to
Puerto Rico (Mona Passage) 76 nmi, Virgin Gorda (BVI) to St. Martin 81
nmi, and Grenada to Trinidad 73 nmi. All the rest of the Eastern
Caribbean is basically coastal cruising, 6 nmi to 30 nmi between
islands. Been there, done it.
krj
s/v Isle Escape

SAIL LOCO wrote:
While we are "OT" (on topic), What are the down falls and faults with
Hunters? Give me the down and dirty facts. I don't want to eventually get
my
dreamboat and find it is a nightmare! :-O

Cheap construction. Balast/displacement ratios probably not suited to
ocean
sailing. Interior layout would not be conducive to your Carib. cruise
plans
which requires days at sea.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"No shirt, no skirt, full service"