The day is rapidly approaching when I will FINALLY take delivery of my new 260 (3+ months later - - long, long months). I would be interested in hearing the thoughts, musings and meanderings of my fellow sailors (and, yes, you too Crazy Dave) on what to expect from the commissioning process. What should I expect the dealer to do prior to writing the big check? What non-Hunter options would you ask the dealer to install? What items should I purchase prior to the boat arriving in order to get sailing & enjoying my new toy quickly & with a minimum of fuss? In essence, I want to get the boat fully ready to enjoy - quickly. Your thoughts, as always, are appreciated... Brian S/V ???
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Ray Bowles
Brian, Go back and read all the archives for the
H26 and H260 for at least 1 year. Once you are familiar with the good, bad and ugly you will have a good enough background on what many others have done to make their boats better. DO NOT JUST DO anything anyone else says. Your ideas might be better and many ideas offered simply are not worth doing. Now, if I said to do something then this lesson should be followed to completion. Just go and sail your boat! Don't make any changes until next winter. That's why we have snow up here in the north. It allow us to modify our boats during the winter so we can kick fanny on our sothern brothers. Enjoy that new puppy! RAY S/V Speedy
H26 and H260 for at least 1 year. Once you are familiar with the good, bad and ugly you will have a good enough background on what many others have done to make their boats better. DO NOT JUST DO anything anyone else says. Your ideas might be better and many ideas offered simply are not worth doing. Now, if I said to do something then this lesson should be followed to completion. Just go and sail your boat! Don't make any changes until next winter. That's why we have snow up here in the north. It allow us to modify our boats during the winter so we can kick fanny on our sothern brothers. Enjoy that new puppy! RAY S/V Speedy
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Crazy Dave Condon
options
Recomnmend the roller furling, stern rail seats, mainsail cover, interior cloth cushions and of course my favorite the wheel steering over the tiller. You will find various recommendations of motors but at least 8 hp is minimum and a 9.9 maximum. Choice of two verssus 4 stroke is a preference. You can always add other options. Suggest strongly turnbuckle boot covers and shroud covers. Have your dealer to show you how to lower and raise the mast and when unpinning from the mast step, make sure it is easy as there may be some adujustment to make to the stabalizer bars after the mast has been up for the first time. Dave Condon
Recomnmend the roller furling, stern rail seats, mainsail cover, interior cloth cushions and of course my favorite the wheel steering over the tiller. You will find various recommendations of motors but at least 8 hp is minimum and a 9.9 maximum. Choice of two verssus 4 stroke is a preference. You can always add other options. Suggest strongly turnbuckle boot covers and shroud covers. Have your dealer to show you how to lower and raise the mast and when unpinning from the mast step, make sure it is easy as there may be some adujustment to make to the stabalizer bars after the mast has been up for the first time. Dave Condon
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Doug T.
I hate to disagree...
...but I will anyway. Turnbuckle covers can hide a whole host of sins. Over the long term, they tend to accumulate dirt and salt and a lot of other grunge. We bought a boat recently that had them and it was a real horror story under those covers. Sure, a conciensious owner will clean and inspect (frequently) under the covers, but unfortunately, "out of sight, out of mind" seems to apply all too often.
...but I will anyway. Turnbuckle covers can hide a whole host of sins. Over the long term, they tend to accumulate dirt and salt and a lot of other grunge. We bought a boat recently that had them and it was a real horror story under those covers. Sure, a conciensious owner will clean and inspect (frequently) under the covers, but unfortunately, "out of sight, out of mind" seems to apply all too often.
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David
Covers
You are right Doug. I agree with Dave on everything except the turnbuckle and shroud covers. I prefer rigging tape as nothing is hidden.
You are right Doug. I agree with Dave on everything except the turnbuckle and shroud covers. I prefer rigging tape as nothing is hidden.
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Joyce & Bob Fliegel
Taking Delivery on a new H260
Congratulations, Brian! My wife & I took delivery on our H260 last year on June 12, what a great day. I thought it might be helpful to you if I just list problems that we had so that history does not repeat itself. Please note that these are not complaints or significant "problems", just items that you may want to think about. First, the hose clamps on the botton of the toilet were not secure. Raw sewage leaked from the hose and flooded the cabin and destroyed the mattress under the cockpit. We did not loose any sleep as Hunter was great about it and immeditely sent us new foam mattresses and covers. The real shame was that we should have anticipated a glitch like this and kept the mattresses off the floor for the first couple of weeks, at least until we learned more about the boat and use of the head. Secondly, the cabin doors (under the sink and in the bathroom) did not close well, I simply removed them one night and sanded them down. The greatest disappointment I think I had was the preparation of the boat for life on the water. Although the fiberglass is indestructible, the teak and stainless steel is very frail. Within 2 weeks all of the metal on the boat began to rust up, big time. This could be easily avoided by a light coat of metal protectant (I use Mr. Douglas Metal Protectant). The same thing with the teak, you would not believe how my teak on the SR seats and companionway door got destroyed by the sun's UV in four months. A light coat of Ceatol (from West Marine) would have saved countless hours this winter sanding and painting. Thats about all I can think of at the moment. Good luck and keep us posted!
Congratulations, Brian! My wife & I took delivery on our H260 last year on June 12, what a great day. I thought it might be helpful to you if I just list problems that we had so that history does not repeat itself. Please note that these are not complaints or significant "problems", just items that you may want to think about. First, the hose clamps on the botton of the toilet were not secure. Raw sewage leaked from the hose and flooded the cabin and destroyed the mattress under the cockpit. We did not loose any sleep as Hunter was great about it and immeditely sent us new foam mattresses and covers. The real shame was that we should have anticipated a glitch like this and kept the mattresses off the floor for the first couple of weeks, at least until we learned more about the boat and use of the head. Secondly, the cabin doors (under the sink and in the bathroom) did not close well, I simply removed them one night and sanded them down. The greatest disappointment I think I had was the preparation of the boat for life on the water. Although the fiberglass is indestructible, the teak and stainless steel is very frail. Within 2 weeks all of the metal on the boat began to rust up, big time. This could be easily avoided by a light coat of metal protectant (I use Mr. Douglas Metal Protectant). The same thing with the teak, you would not believe how my teak on the SR seats and companionway door got destroyed by the sun's UV in four months. A light coat of Ceatol (from West Marine) would have saved countless hours this winter sanding and painting. Thats about all I can think of at the moment. Good luck and keep us posted!
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Kevin
Taking Delivery
Great question! I wished I had asked this prior to taking delivery of my H260 last year. If I had to do it all over again I would; - Download the H260 manual and read it prior to delivery. - Make sure the dealer has at least two hours to walk you through all details of the boat. Most important is; the stepping of the mast, rudder, engine, trailer and any options. Take notes! - Don't leave with the boat until you are 100% satisfied. - You will have questions later. Take time to meet the service manager and understand who will be available to answer your questions after you leave. I love my H260. Congratulations!
Great question! I wished I had asked this prior to taking delivery of my H260 last year. If I had to do it all over again I would; - Download the H260 manual and read it prior to delivery. - Make sure the dealer has at least two hours to walk you through all details of the boat. Most important is; the stepping of the mast, rudder, engine, trailer and any options. Take notes! - Don't leave with the boat until you are 100% satisfied. - You will have questions later. Take time to meet the service manager and understand who will be available to answer your questions after you leave. I love my H260. Congratulations!
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Nick
Don't forget the bubbly!
That's right, buy yourself a nice bottle of champagne and be sure to drink it down while sitting in the cockpit toasting the joys of owning a great boat. To nautical terminology --CHEERS!
That's right, buy yourself a nice bottle of champagne and be sure to drink it down while sitting in the cockpit toasting the joys of owning a great boat. To nautical terminology --CHEERS!
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