Anyone sailing a 26.5 out there?

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Capn Ellis

Capn Ellis

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Mar 23, 2008
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Hunter 26.5 Urbanna, Va.
I see lots of posts concerning 26 footers and 25s, but never any 26.5s. How many of us are there on this forum?
I ask because I have a question or two concerning our running backstays, shroud tension and things of that nature. Plus, I've never met another 26.5 on the water.
 
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Capn Ellis said:
I see lots of posts concerning 26 footers and 25s, but never any 26.5s. How many of us are there on this forum?
I ask because I have a question or two concerning our running backstays, shroud tension and things of that nature. Plus, I've never met another 26.5 on the water.
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There are 97 of us in the directory! The 26.5 is a GREAT boat!! Although not as easy to trailer as the H26, 260 or 25.
I use a loos guage and set shrouds to 15 - 20% of breaking strength.
 
Ed Schenck

Ed Schenck

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
It is interesting that only one 26.5 owner has responded. I found 105 entries in the Owners Directory, a real surprise because I never see any posts re. the H26.5.

Might be the right boat for my small lake summer sailing. I sold the C-22. A fun boat but too small for overnighting at the yacht club after too much rum. The Highlander is great fun but our club only has cruiser races. So I'll go check the PHRF.
 
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Capn Ellis

Capn Ellis

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Mar 23, 2008
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Hunter 26.5 Urbanna, Va.
Ed Schenck said:
It is interesting that only one 26.5 owner has responded. I found 105 entries in the Owners Directory, a real surprise because I never see any posts re. the H26.5.
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That's why I posted. It gets lonely 'round here.

Might be the right boat for my small lake summer sailing. I sold the C-22. A fun boat but too small for overnighting at the yacht club after too much rum. The Highlander is great fun but our club only has cruiser races. So I'll go check the PHRF.
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Please let me know what the rating is.
 
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medominique

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Oct 10, 2009
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Catalina 30 Harbor Park Marina, Port Clinton, OH
Yea I have a 26.5 and I really do not have an answer to any of .your concerns. But I do have a question for you? Does your H26.5 have a roller furling on it, and if it does did you aquire the boat with one already on it when you bought it?
 
Capn Ellis

Capn Ellis

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Mar 23, 2008
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Hunter 26.5 Urbanna, Va.
medominique said:
But I do have a question for you? Does your H26.5 have a roller furling on it, and if it does did you aquire the boat with one already on it when you bought it?
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It came with roller furling. Works great. The foil has two slots so changing sails while underway isn't a problem.
 
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mlsalwa16686

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Jun 9, 2008
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I have a 26.5 which I sail on Lake Michigan out of Muskegon. I have never used a guage when adjusting the stays, have always gone by feel. I installed an Alado furler 2 years ago and wished I had done it alot sooner. It has been a great boat for single handing but would be cramped with any more then 2 people.
 
Capn Ellis

Capn Ellis

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Mar 23, 2008
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Hunter 26.5 Urbanna, Va.
mlsalwa said:
It has been a great boat for single handing but would be cramped with any more then 2 people.
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I agree, which is why I added the stern rail seats sold on this website. (Visible in photo, on lower left) Now I can accomodate 4 folks while sailing. The only drawback to this model is its schizophrenia. It's a daysailer-cruiser wannabe. Oh, but she's fast for her specs.
 
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