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Great revelation of your adventures. Thanks for taking the time to share them. We have a 87 Cal 28 and draw 3'9". Her displacement is about 7100#'s and we were wondering about sailing her to the Bahamas. From what you have shown, the Cal should fair well too. NO? Keep up the reports and be safe. PS How do we link to parts 1,2, and 3? R/V
Great revelation of your adventures. Thanks for taking the time to share them. We have a 87 Cal 28 and draw 3'9". Her displacement is about 7100#'s and we were wondering about sailing her to the Bahamas. From what you have shown, the Cal should fair well too. NO? Keep up the reports and be safe. PS How do we link to parts 1,2, and 3? R/V
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WOW! We sold our 1984 Hunter 25.5 (dark green sunbrella covers)several years ago, and I cannot imagine extended voyaging aboard, but your making it happen. When I sailed the Bahamas aboard my old Coronado 35 back in the 80's we came across many who made the gulfstream crossing in small vessels (23-26') and I admired their talents and courage. Your Hunter looks beautifully equipped and set up nicely for your voyage. I hope that this adventure is one of many for you both. Two great naval architects, Katy Burke and Bruce Bingham, designer of the Flicka (24 feet) cruised and lived aboard their Flicka exploring the US coast for several years and wrote some great books including "Living Aboard". I wish you both safe passages and I always wondered how well that Hunter 25.5 would fare beyond Lake Lanier.....Now I know. Bob Catalina 30 Breezin II
WOW! We sold our 1984 Hunter 25.5 (dark green sunbrella covers)several years ago, and I cannot imagine extended voyaging aboard, but your making it happen. When I sailed the Bahamas aboard my old Coronado 35 back in the 80's we came across many who made the gulfstream crossing in small vessels (23-26') and I admired their talents and courage. Your Hunter looks beautifully equipped and set up nicely for your voyage. I hope that this adventure is one of many for you both. Two great naval architects, Katy Burke and Bruce Bingham, designer of the Flicka (24 feet) cruised and lived aboard their Flicka exploring the US coast for several years and wrote some great books including "Living Aboard". I wish you both safe passages and I always wondered how well that Hunter 25.5 would fare beyond Lake Lanier.....Now I know. Bob Catalina 30 Breezin II
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And I am in Ohio why? Great shots of the boat too! I mean Steph. Just how many bathing suits does she have anyway? Who cares!!!!!!! She looks great in them. Now how do you find a sailing companion like that? Enough on that one. Yeah right! Do the covers on the water tanks keep them cooler? Assuming they are water jugs. Or are they just for tieing down better on the deck? Keep us posted as to the quality of the water from the watermaker, it's battery usage, how it tastes, etc. Is you depth finder transducer nearer to the bow or amidships? I have a 4 foot draft so this story is very interesting. I also have a 12 foot beam (or so). Anyway, this is fun to read after working with idiots for 8 hours.
And I am in Ohio why? Great shots of the boat too! I mean Steph. Just how many bathing suits does she have anyway? Who cares!!!!!!! She looks great in them. Now how do you find a sailing companion like that? Enough on that one. Yeah right! Do the covers on the water tanks keep them cooler? Assuming they are water jugs. Or are they just for tieing down better on the deck? Keep us posted as to the quality of the water from the watermaker, it's battery usage, how it tastes, etc. Is you depth finder transducer nearer to the bow or amidships? I have a 4 foot draft so this story is very interesting. I also have a 12 foot beam (or so). Anyway, this is fun to read after working with idiots for 8 hours.
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terrific postings
Brian and Steph, I just want to say how much I enjoy these postings. It reminds me of the good old days when my wife and I cruised Lake Michigan in a 22 footer. It's great to see the two of you having so much fun together, and shows that even a small boat is plenty big enough to take you to your dreams. Thanks again. --p
Brian and Steph, I just want to say how much I enjoy these postings. It reminds me of the good old days when my wife and I cruised Lake Michigan in a 22 footer. It's great to see the two of you having so much fun together, and shows that even a small boat is plenty big enough to take you to your dreams. Thanks again. --p
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Hunter Interior
Brian/Steph. Thanks for the peek inside. As a prior Hunter 25.5 owner I was wondering if you elected to use the quarter berth of the convertible dinette. We found the quarter berth more comfortable as well. Is it a pop-top model? That has to help if so. We had a small AC powered refridgerator installed where the AC unit is under the entrance way. Came in handy in port. We have heard of folks using that area for a small diesel. Your re-work of the galley and the added nav station is remarkable. I will assume you have an AC converter onboard for the AC systems. Nice chrome port replacements! Did you stick with a porta-potti or install a standard head with holding tank? That hanging locker behind the head area is small but sufficient for a small holding tank. The vessel seems very well equipped and you guys did a great job in organization and function. A fine vessel she is. Safe voyaging Bob 30 Catalina "Breezin II"
Brian/Steph. Thanks for the peek inside. As a prior Hunter 25.5 owner I was wondering if you elected to use the quarter berth of the convertible dinette. We found the quarter berth more comfortable as well. Is it a pop-top model? That has to help if so. We had a small AC powered refridgerator installed where the AC unit is under the entrance way. Came in handy in port. We have heard of folks using that area for a small diesel. Your re-work of the galley and the added nav station is remarkable. I will assume you have an AC converter onboard for the AC systems. Nice chrome port replacements! Did you stick with a porta-potti or install a standard head with holding tank? That hanging locker behind the head area is small but sufficient for a small holding tank. The vessel seems very well equipped and you guys did a great job in organization and function. A fine vessel she is. Safe voyaging Bob 30 Catalina "Breezin II"
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link to interior posting...
Hey Bob! Here is a link to part 2 of the "peek" series to answer a few of your questions... E.P. did in fact have a diesel when we purchased her, but it was no good and we went with the outboard. We LOVE the pop-top... that is one of the reasons we elected to keep her and refit her to the extent that we did... Thank you for the compliments, we appreciate it even more as you are a former 25.5 owner and know the boat! "Breezin'" is a great vessel name, by the way! Brian
Hey Bob! Here is a link to part 2 of the "peek" series to answer a few of your questions... E.P. did in fact have a diesel when we purchased her, but it was no good and we went with the outboard. We LOVE the pop-top... that is one of the reasons we elected to keep her and refit her to the extent that we did... Thank you for the compliments, we appreciate it even more as you are a former 25.5 owner and know the boat! "Breezin'" is a great vessel name, by the way! Brian
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