I posted this on another part of the HOW site by mistake first (Ask a Hunter Owner), wow - a tough crowd! Well, I have gotten out a number of times since my first sail now, in a variety of conditions. Two times we were out for about 3 hours each - we had a wonderful time! As I mentioned when I first put the boat in early June, I was trying to get the feel for it. I now feel much more comfortable and really enjoy the space. One time out, my wife was stretched out on the leeward bench and I comfortably seated at the back of the windward bench. The wind was stable and about 6-10 knots. We were able to sail on one tack this way for a half hour - very relaxing. I've also had other outings with a stiff breeze, and able to play with pushing the limits on heeling to get a good feel for the boat, hiking out, easing the main, and heading up. Seemed to handle well. I am still having trouble sometimes with the jib not unfurling completely - looking twisted at the foot of the luff. We have also had the boat out on glass smooth water, with just a hint of a breeze and still made forward progress - not bad!
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Great!
Hi David - Thanks for sharing your impressions of your first few sails on your 170 - nice photo too! I agree the 170 is a fun boat to sail in a variety of conditions. Best, Trevor
Hi David - Thanks for sharing your impressions of your first few sails on your 170 - nice photo too! I agree the 170 is a fun boat to sail in a variety of conditions. Best, Trevor
What is it?
I'm glad you are enjoying your 170! That is a great picture. I hope this isn't a stupid question, but what is the device at the top of your mast?
I'm glad you are enjoying your 170! That is a great picture. I hope this isn't a stupid question, but what is the device at the top of your mast?
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That is a Mast Float, I have that on top of my 146. Its really a safty device incase you flip, wont let the boat turtle when the sail fill with water.
That is a Mast Float, I have that on top of my 146. Its really a safty device incase you flip, wont let the boat turtle when the sail fill with water.
The Blimp
Yea, I to am flying the "BLIMP" on my 170. I don't like the look of it but.......... I don't see it when I'm sailing and it is conforting to know that it will stop me from turtling the next time I go over !..... Also, it was about the only way I could get my crew ( wife) back on board after capizing last year !
Yea, I to am flying the "BLIMP" on my 170. I don't like the look of it but.......... I don't see it when I'm sailing and it is conforting to know that it will stop me from turtling the next time I go over !..... Also, it was about the only way I could get my crew ( wife) back on board after capizing last year !
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