Has anyone heard of new or improved smaller sailboats coming from Hunter? I own a 1982 Hunter 22 and love all the nice details the boat has (lots of wood and nice aluminum rubrail to name a couple). Not to mention that it's not water ballested. I wish Hunter would spend a little time and improve its smallr boats to make them more appealing to people that are willing to spend a little more on a smaller boat.
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Frank Ladd
How about the 216?
The 216 has a hydralically lifted lead keel. The 240 and 260 haven't been around that long compared to the Catalina 22. I'd say Hunter makes more newer models than any other manufacturer. Unfortunately sometimes the new models are not better than the old models. Bring back the 235!
The 216 has a hydralically lifted lead keel. The 240 and 260 haven't been around that long compared to the Catalina 22. I'd say Hunter makes more newer models than any other manufacturer. Unfortunately sometimes the new models are not better than the old models. Bring back the 235!
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Crazy Dave Condon
no frank
the 240 is stabler and I should know. Dont argue with the Godfather on this one or I will sit on you. There are no new plans for new product at this time in the trailerable department. I do know what goes on and if anything comes up and Hunter will allow me to talk about whatever, then and only then. The 216 was reported by NMMA that the construction of the 216 was 5 times more resiliant than fiberglass.
the 240 is stabler and I should know. Dont argue with the Godfather on this one or I will sit on you. There are no new plans for new product at this time in the trailerable department. I do know what goes on and if anything comes up and Hunter will allow me to talk about whatever, then and only then. The 216 was reported by NMMA that the construction of the 216 was 5 times more resiliant than fiberglass.
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Ed Allen
no argument but ...
frank, as a 23.5 owner i would be interested to know what was done to the 240 that improves stability. curious, ed
frank, as a 23.5 owner i would be interested to know what was done to the 240 that improves stability. curious, ed
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Rick Macdonald
More water ballast
The water ballast was increased from 1000lbs to 1300lbs. THat would seem to be significant.
The water ballast was increased from 1000lbs to 1300lbs. THat would seem to be significant.
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Rick Macdonald
Funny thing about the new 216
I stood on a 216 at a boat show recently and thought it odd that there isn't any non-slip stipply surface on deck -- anywhere.
I stood on a 216 at a boat show recently and thought it odd that there isn't any non-slip stipply surface on deck -- anywhere.
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David
Just Wondering....
It seems that the '82 22, which I also have, would be more of a small pocket cruiser and the newer small boats look like day sailers with small cabin space. I guess I'm also curious why Hunter doesn't build something similar to the old 22 which I just love but wouldn't mind having in a new vintage. Everyone who comes on my boat is amazed at the space on it. David (Sea Monkeys)
It seems that the '82 22, which I also have, would be more of a small pocket cruiser and the newer small boats look like day sailers with small cabin space. I guess I'm also curious why Hunter doesn't build something similar to the old 22 which I just love but wouldn't mind having in a new vintage. Everyone who comes on my boat is amazed at the space on it. David (Sea Monkeys)
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Tom Monroe
Me too ...
David wrote: "I guess I'm also curious why Hunter doesn't build something similar to the old 22 which I just love but wouldn't mind having in a new vintage." I also think Hunter et al are missing some of the market. On my lake, people hang onto and lovingly care for 70's and 80's 22-25 footers because there is nothing new out there they want to buy. I'm in the market for a 25 ft boat to replace the 22 footer I sold. The newer 240's, 250's, and 260's have all the charm of an ice box, at least in my eyes. And they don't PHRF or Portsmouth as well as older hulls. I'm probably going to buy an H25.5 made in 1986 or so, and try to keep her in good shape. If I was a trailer sailer, I guess I'd buy a 240. But I "trail" a boat twice a year about 200 yards between the ramp and the storage lot. Judging by the inland lake marinas I frequent, a lot of us do that. Still, Hunter keeps being successful, and they don't do that without good market research, etc. Guess I'm just getting too old. Tom Monroe Carlyle Lake
David wrote: "I guess I'm also curious why Hunter doesn't build something similar to the old 22 which I just love but wouldn't mind having in a new vintage." I also think Hunter et al are missing some of the market. On my lake, people hang onto and lovingly care for 70's and 80's 22-25 footers because there is nothing new out there they want to buy. I'm in the market for a 25 ft boat to replace the 22 footer I sold. The newer 240's, 250's, and 260's have all the charm of an ice box, at least in my eyes. And they don't PHRF or Portsmouth as well as older hulls. I'm probably going to buy an H25.5 made in 1986 or so, and try to keep her in good shape. If I was a trailer sailer, I guess I'd buy a 240. But I "trail" a boat twice a year about 200 yards between the ramp and the storage lot. Judging by the inland lake marinas I frequent, a lot of us do that. Still, Hunter keeps being successful, and they don't do that without good market research, etc. Guess I'm just getting too old. Tom Monroe Carlyle Lake
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Arthur Jenkins
interest in the 216
I sold a Capri 18 and I am looking for a replacement which trailers and launches easily. I looked over the 216. It appears well made with very good standing rigging. It also seems adaptable for overnight use, but definately not designed with this in mind. I can not find any feedback on how it sails. If it is wonderfull to sail I can live with its daysailer design.
I sold a Capri 18 and I am looking for a replacement which trailers and launches easily. I looked over the 216. It appears well made with very good standing rigging. It also seems adaptable for overnight use, but definately not designed with this in mind. I can not find any feedback on how it sails. If it is wonderfull to sail I can live with its daysailer design.
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Crazy Dave Condon
comparisosn
The 216 is faster, easier to get on the trailer and alot easier to get the mast up. I know the two boats too well. The 216 has a much larger comfortable cockpit.
The 216 is faster, easier to get on the trailer and alot easier to get the mast up. I know the two boats too well. The 216 has a much larger comfortable cockpit.
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Kevin Dwyer
H22 owners
Glad to read the H22 owners speak so highly of the older boats. I think I will keep my 1983.
Glad to read the H22 owners speak so highly of the older boats. I think I will keep my 1983.
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