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They are the most traditional in design
They are the most traditional design hunter has done. They have masthead rigs and openning ports which is a feature that appeals to me most. They have a skegged rudder for protection when grounded. My 1981 25 has very thick fiberglass decks as I found when I installed a new water filler. I have zero grazing of the fiberglass which is unusually for a boat this age but I understand this varies from year to year. They have bridgedecks and most other Hunters I have seen do not. I think they are one of the best values around in used boats. Others may be able to add to this but Mr Cherubini did a great job of design in my humble opinion.
They are the most traditional design hunter has done. They have masthead rigs and openning ports which is a feature that appeals to me most. They have a skegged rudder for protection when grounded. My 1981 25 has very thick fiberglass decks as I found when I installed a new water filler. I have zero grazing of the fiberglass which is unusually for a boat this age but I understand this varies from year to year. They have bridgedecks and most other Hunters I have seen do not. I think they are one of the best values around in used boats. Others may be able to add to this but Mr Cherubini did a great job of design in my humble opinion.
The First Hunter Models
They are simply the first Hunter models, designed (for the most part) in the 70's. I agree with Kenny's observations, and would add that they have good overhangs, and a pleasing shape to the eye. Also, John Cherubini's son, JC II, who assisted on some of the designs, is a member of this forum, and often contributes. I believe the first non-Cherubini design was the Hunter 31 around 1984. Have a look at the owner reviews and other info at the boat info tab to see how the owners appreciate these boats. David Lady Lillie
They are simply the first Hunter models, designed (for the most part) in the 70's. I agree with Kenny's observations, and would add that they have good overhangs, and a pleasing shape to the eye. Also, John Cherubini's son, JC II, who assisted on some of the designs, is a member of this forum, and often contributes. I believe the first non-Cherubini design was the Hunter 31 around 1984. Have a look at the owner reviews and other info at the boat info tab to see how the owners appreciate these boats. David Lady Lillie
What Makes a Good Cruising Boat?
Your question as to what makes the Cherubini models different has a mutitude of answers, and all of them go into the design of a good cruising sailboat. To get some of those answers, it is worth taking a look at John Holtrops "Best Cruisers Under $100,000". (the original article was done for crusing world in 1998) Examine the seven evaluation factors and consider that starting with a data base (most recent) of 1100 monohull sailboats, only 164 boats pass all seven evaluations and only 36 are priced under 100K. After that it is a little easier to understand why a lot of Cherubini owners think so highly of their boat. http://www.johnsboatstuff.com/Articles/lowcost.htm
Your question as to what makes the Cherubini models different has a mutitude of answers, and all of them go into the design of a good cruising sailboat. To get some of those answers, it is worth taking a look at John Holtrops "Best Cruisers Under $100,000". (the original article was done for crusing world in 1998) Examine the seven evaluation factors and consider that starting with a data base (most recent) of 1100 monohull sailboats, only 164 boats pass all seven evaluations and only 36 are priced under 100K. After that it is a little easier to understand why a lot of Cherubini owners think so highly of their boat. http://www.johnsboatstuff.com/Articles/lowcost.htm
Of course, you mustn't forget that
Cherubini's became very low priced used boats because the H31 and H34 came out.
And Ed! Is that woman on your boat TOPLESS?! *pop
Cherubini's became very low priced used boats because the H31 and H34 came out.
And Ed! Is that woman on your boat TOPLESS?! *pop- Status