1985 Hunter 23, good deal?

[chrisandmolly]

So, Ive got the sailing bug. Been doing a ton of research and "may" have found a great deal....

1985 Hunter 23 . Comes with Trailer, Johnson Outboard Motor8 HP,Sails, Stove, Porta-Potty and everything to sail. was in the water and sailed in 2011.

$2900.

Keep in mind Im a total newbie to sailing. Wife and I have signed up with a local club for a weekend of lessons.

Going to look at her this weekend. I do have 2 teens and of course a friend of theirs or two. Would love to sleep in her over the weekends. I know it would be cramped but Im use to sleeping the the bed of my Tacoma on camping/white water kayaking weekends. Im a bit put off (scared) of towing/learning on a 25 ft boat.

Any info or what to look for in particular would be great!...Chris

 

[Tally Ho]

What size lake(s) do you plan to sail on?

I am on Lake Michigan, and after sailing on a water-ballast McGregor 26, I said I wanted at lease a 30-footer for the big lake....

I ended up purchasing a Hunter 280, and feel pretty comfortable on her, even in some rough and windy conditions...

So I think a lot depends on the size of water you plan to use her on.

Greg

PS: The guy who took me out on his Mac 26 told me he sailed (and motored) her in some very rough conditions on Lake Michigan, and he never felt he was in danger...

 

[chrisandmolly]

~ 5000 acre inland lake and smaller. Not really big by great lake standards. Id like to trailer her to some other local lakes and think this size would be much better tho a 25ft boat has a great cabin size for my needs.

What size lake(s) do you plan to sail on?

I am on Lake Michigan, and after sailing on a water-ballast McGregor 26, I said I wanted at lease a 30-footer for the big lake....

I ended up purchasing a Hunter 280, and feel pretty comfortable on her, even in some rough and windy conditions...

So I think a lot depends on the size of water you plan to use her on.

Greg

PS: The guy who took me out on his Mac 26 told me he sailed (and motored) her in some very rough conditions on Lake Michigan, and he never felt he was in danger...