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Gary O.

Prospective 1st time owner. I will be sailing single handed in Galveston Bay, Texas intercoastal waterway and some in the open Gulf. I'm trying to decide between a 212 now or waiting for a 290 3 years from now when my son gets out of chiropractor college. Would like to hear comments on the handling characteristics from Hunter 212 owners. Thanks for the info...
 

Rick D

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Jun 14, 2008
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Hunter Legend 40.5 Shoreline Marina Long Beach CA
Little of Both?

I know some dealers on the left coast make some very attractive incentive deals for a known trade up. Check out the deal your guy will offer. Might have some very inexpensive sailing until enrollment. RD
 

Rick

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Oct 5, 2004
1,098
Hunter 420 Passage San Diego
Think Used

There are lots of good used boats available for a fraction of new boat cost. You can probably get the bigger boat now for no more money than a new 20 footer. Its fun to look even if you decide to go the new boat route.
 
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Gary O.

Buying someone else's problems

I'm concerned about getting someone else's problems when I think of purchasing used. The same concerns as buying a used car.
 
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uduben

Used (Cont.)

I share your concerns about buying used automobiles. I have had good success with purchasing used sailboats (most recently a Hunter 23). The difference, it seems, is the relative mechanical simplicity of a sailboat. There are very good boats in the range of 3-5(or more)years old that perform essentially like new but for significantly less money.
 
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