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.
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I agree with krj, it does not required days at sea. It is only a 4 to 6 day
sail from Galveston to Cancun, then hopping around like you said. we just
want a boat that is comfortable enough to live on when we are on the boat.
And, the layout of the early to mid 80s Hunter 345 is perfect for us to be
comfortable. I like the queen sized berth under the cockpit. The stern rides
much smoother than the bow. I think the full keel model would be perfect.
All sailboats need to reef down when the wind picks up. It will be our
floating home while we are away from the old land base. What other sailboat
would you recommend for 20 to 25 Gs that is as comfortable?

talk to a broker, dude. they like to sell high end boats, to be sure, but they
see a LOT of boats owners want to sell.

I agree with krj, it does not required days at sea. It is only a 4 to 6 day
sail from Galveston to Cancun, then hopping around like you said. we just
want a boat that is comfortable enough to live on when we are on the boat.
And, the layout of the early to mid 80s Hunter 345 is perfect for us to be
comfortable. I like the queen sized berth under the cockpit. The stern rides
much smoother than the bow. I think the full keel model would be perfect.
All sailboats need to reef down when the wind picks up. It will be our
floating home while we are away from the old land base. What other sailboat
would you recommend for 20 to 25 Gs that is as comfortable?

The stern rides
much smoother than the bow.

What?

I think the full keel model would be perfect.

I think you would have a hard time finding a "full keel" 84 Hunter. Do
you mean deep fin keel?
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"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
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The stern rides
much smoother than the bow.

What?


it's an articulated design.

SV

it's an articulated design.

Cool. I have an articulated steam locomotive.
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SAIL LOCO wrote:
Cool. I have an articulated steam locomotive.

Mallet or Yellowstone?

DSK

Mallet or Yellowstone?

C&O Alleghenny by MTH.
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yea, not the shoal draft feel

yea, not the shoal draft feel

What?
Hey, the 'f' key is nowhere near the 'k' key.
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