I am interested in purchasing a Hunter. I have a slip at my condo but I must go under a bridge (Lesner Bridge) in Virginia Beach. This bridge has a clearance of only 35 feet. I really want a 28 to 30 ft. sailboat. Any ideas. Besides renting a slip some where else? Can you put a hinge on the mast???? I must be dreaming? Right?????
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That's the height of the mast from the water on my 29.5 Hunter, according to the specs on this web site (bottom of the home page). I suggest you work the specs backward to find one that meets your height.
That's the height of the mast from the water on my 29.5 Hunter, according to the specs on this web site (bottom of the home page). I suggest you work the specs backward to find one that meets your height.
Chop the mast like Destin Pass
I've heard of several folks down at Destin, FL that have "trimmed" the mast and re-cut sails to get under a certain bridge. If you have plenty of wind in your area you might take the boat you want and modify it for bridge clearance. Maybe what you lose in the main height you can make up in longer boom or bigger jib. It's cheaper than the extending mast from "Waterworld"
I've heard of several folks down at Destin, FL that have "trimmed" the mast and re-cut sails to get under a certain bridge. If you have plenty of wind in your area you might take the boat you want and modify it for bridge clearance. Maybe what you lose in the main height you can make up in longer boom or bigger jib. It's cheaper than the extending mast from "Waterworld"
Several boats, but probably not a Hunter.
Lori: You just need to look for a late 60's thru mid 70's boats. Take a look at Cal, Erickson and some of the other popular brands from this era. Some of these boats had fairly short masts with large booms. I cannot tell you exactly which brands but you may find something with enough research.
Lori: You just need to look for a late 60's thru mid 70's boats. Take a look at Cal, Erickson and some of the other popular brands from this era. Some of these boats had fairly short masts with large booms. I cannot tell you exactly which brands but you may find something with enough research.
lesner Bridge
I sail an H240 out of Little Creek. I often spend the night in the creeks of Lynnhaven. I can get under the Lesner as well as the one on Greatneck Rd that leads to back bay. I dont think you'll find a boat in the size range your looking for that will get under the bridge. A boat 28 - 30 Ft would be very difficult to step and unstep mast every time you want to sail. If you're no dead set on the larger boat let me know when I launch again in April be happy to have you out. If your looking a daysailing the 240 and 260 are great. I've got two kids and we take several 2-3 day trips a year around the bay.
I sail an H240 out of Little Creek. I often spend the night in the creeks of Lynnhaven. I can get under the Lesner as well as the one on Greatneck Rd that leads to back bay. I dont think you'll find a boat in the size range your looking for that will get under the bridge. A boat 28 - 30 Ft would be very difficult to step and unstep mast every time you want to sail. If you're no dead set on the larger boat let me know when I launch again in April be happy to have you out. If your looking a daysailing the 240 and 260 are great. I've got two kids and we take several 2-3 day trips a year around the bay.
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N'uff said! Well ... maybe there is another option. What about getting a much bigger boat and then move aboard and sell the condo? Go in partners with someone who has a boat and slip in a place without a bridge clearance problem? Renting or time share? Relocate? Keep dreaming and save all that money? There are some advantages to a smaller boat: Lower initial cost, lower maintenance cost, easier to raise the main. Shortening the rig will have a real negative effect on resale unless you find that one person who also needs a shorter rig. An older boat with a shorter aspect has the advantage of lower initial cost but you'll have to become really adept at maintenance (visit this site often!). Actually, if you own any boat you'll have to get good at maintenance but with an older boat one can expect more difficult problems. The good part about having a boat right where you live is you can work on it easier. Part of the joy of owning a boat can be working on it (okay, maybe I'm rationalizing a bit) and fixing her up. Check out the book "This Old Boat" (see link) to see what can be accompolished. You will need some tools and storage space for supplies. There are some really nice "pocket cruisers" that might have the mast clearance you need as well as the stability and interior accommodations. The downside is these tend to have more draft than what your local cruising area may afford. See link to "20 Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere" http://shop.hunterowners.com/books/bookdetail.tpl?sku=90886
N'uff said! Well ... maybe there is another option. What about getting a much bigger boat and then move aboard and sell the condo? Go in partners with someone who has a boat and slip in a place without a bridge clearance problem? Renting or time share? Relocate? Keep dreaming and save all that money? There are some advantages to a smaller boat: Lower initial cost, lower maintenance cost, easier to raise the main. Shortening the rig will have a real negative effect on resale unless you find that one person who also needs a shorter rig. An older boat with a shorter aspect has the advantage of lower initial cost but you'll have to become really adept at maintenance (visit this site often!). Actually, if you own any boat you'll have to get good at maintenance but with an older boat one can expect more difficult problems. The good part about having a boat right where you live is you can work on it easier. Part of the joy of owning a boat can be working on it (okay, maybe I'm rationalizing a bit) and fixing her up. Check out the book "This Old Boat" (see link) to see what can be accompolished. You will need some tools and storage space for supplies. There are some really nice "pocket cruisers" that might have the mast clearance you need as well as the stability and interior accommodations. The downside is these tend to have more draft than what your local cruising area may afford. See link to "20 Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere" http://shop.hunterowners.com/books/bookdetail.tpl?sku=90886
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