Considering a H26

[Craig from Fargo, ND]

My wife and I are considering buying an H26. Perhaps a mid 90's model. Other than a recent weekend aboard a Hunter 33.5 on Lake Sakakawea, which buried the hooks deep I might add. My experience with sailboats is limited to what I've read in this great site. I like the fact that I can trailer with the 26. My tow rig is a F150 4x4, 302 cid. It pulls my 19ft bassboat with no problem. After reading one of the posted topics I would assume it would suffice as long as I stay out of overdrive. Some of my questions are: what to look for when buying, what to stay away from, sailing quality, water ballast vs fixed keel, and getting a survey done? I like what I have seen and read about the H26. It appears you can't go wrong. Roomy, nice looks, price and very functional. An info is welcomed.

 

[John Revenboer]

H260

I have a 2001 Hunter 260 which I purchased after having another make of sailboat. The 260 has plenty of room inside and sufficient room in the head. What I like most about the H260 is that it is such an easy boat to sail. I often have guest on board who have never sailed, and they love the experience of sailing the 260. I sail mine single handed so I did have the roller furling installed when I purchased the boat as well as a Bimini Top. That Bimini is sure great on a Hot summer day. I have also trailered my boat several thousand miles with a 6 cyclinder GM Pick up truck. The only major draw back to the 260 is that it does not have a shower inside the head like the larger boats. However I have installed a transome shower. Other additions to my boat include a pressurized water system, Hot water heater for Hot and Cold water, A marine tiolet with 91/2 Gal holding tank, mercator pump, Marine VHF Radio, TV, Igloo electric cooler, air conditioning, and an AM/FM/CD player as well as an AC electrical system. Why all the additons....to make it comfortable for the wife so that she actually enjoys spending time on the boat. I think that you will like the H260.

 

[Ray Bowles]

Craig, If you would contact me at this e-mail

address and give me your e-mail address I will forward a complete listing of my 95 H26. We live too far away for you to buy our boat so that is not the reason for this post.We are leaving in about 2 weeks for a 10 year sailing adventure. We sold the house and stored the items we cherished.Speedy is our beloved 95 H26. We bought her 2 years ago from her first owner. He also sold his house and boat and is currently sailing a larger boat on a many year trip.The listing I will forward will give you an idea of what you can get on a 26 and for how much. It also includes a description of her sailing habits and what we do in larger winds.Towing problems are included in this writeup along with descriptions of modifications you can make to these boats.You will not go wrong with a Hunter 26 boat. They are on the top of the food chain.RayS/V SpeedyMy E-Mail rebaray@theofficenet.comPS. Speedy is the resident predator on the upper Columbia River. She also is manored enough to share anchorages and beverages with all our friends that weekend aboard their boats. Sailing is the total answer to stress and phoney people.