I'm close to ordering my 320 and I've finalized my options list. I'm going to order a boat as the one the dealer has in stock has a few things on it I don't feel I need right now and don't want to pay for at this point, I'm tryin to keep to a budget as this is my first boat. Here's my list and I welcome any comments or suggestions; Standard 320 plus the following; Deep Keel, Mainsheet Traveler on Arch, Bottom Paint, In-Mast Furling Main, Refrigeration, LPG Stove W/Oven, Autohelm 4000 Autopilot, ST-60 Wind Machine, ST-60 Depthfinder, Window Shades, CD/Stereo, Battery Bank Upgrade (1-12V and 2-6V, I'm going to add 2 more 6V and upgrade to a 100 Amp Alternator, I'm also going to put in a bigger toilet), The boat comes with the 3-step charger. I'm passing on the electric windlass, dodger, heat, bimini , optional anchor package and cockpit cushions as it knocks about 11 grand off the price and I can add that stuff later if I want and probably for less. I also decided to pass on a spinnaker gear package ($468) as I can't see myself shelling out 5 grand for two winches and a sail anytime soon. I set myself a $ 1000 a month budget for the loan payment, moorage and insurance and if I order the boat this way I can stay under that. My first priority is having a boat to enjoy, the trimmings can come later.
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Wally Boggus
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Sounds reasonable to me Bill, should make for a nicely equipped 320. One thing though as I was just looking at my battery charger yesterday, it is a 4-step charger not a 3-step. That said, hunter reserves the right to change stuff, but you might double-check that anyway. w
Sounds reasonable to me Bill, should make for a nicely equipped 320. One thing though as I was just looking at my battery charger yesterday, it is a 4-step charger not a 3-step. That said, hunter reserves the right to change stuff, but you might double-check that anyway. w
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Bill
Thanks Wally, I'm going to look at he charger agai
Someone had suggested the 4-step charger so i'm going to pull up the cushions again and look closer at it. Thanks again
Someone had suggested the 4-step charger so i'm going to pull up the cushions again and look closer at it. Thanks again
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Get the dodger. Probably worth $10k. If you've never had one you don't know what you'll be missing. With it you can sail in almost ANY weather. I wouldn't worry about the head, most are junk in a few years and you need a new one anyway.
Get the dodger. Probably worth $10k. If you've never had one you don't know what you'll be missing. With it you can sail in almost ANY weather. I wouldn't worry about the head, most are junk in a few years and you need a new one anyway.
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Kent
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Bill, I am in Florida and can see some interesting differences. I ordered my 320 with the shoal draft keel (lotsa shallow stuff in Florida and Bahamas). Got the main sheet traveler, bottom paint, in-mast furling, referigeration, passed on the oven (lotsa heat in Florida), Autohelm 4000, passed on the wind machine, got the window shades, passed on the stereo, added a three blade prop and the Bimini (lotsa sun in Florida). Haven't decided on batteries but leaning to Golf Cart batteries as the house bank. Will add the stereo myself and the rest of the electronics over time (weatherfax, SSB, radar, wind generator, solar panels). This is my retirement home and I am working towards extended coastal cruiseing. Would like to be as independent of docks as I can get. Almost forgot the PUR survivor 40 watermaker. I too am holding down cost initially and adding the other stuff later when I have a better 'feel' for the boat. Kent
Bill, I am in Florida and can see some interesting differences. I ordered my 320 with the shoal draft keel (lotsa shallow stuff in Florida and Bahamas). Got the main sheet traveler, bottom paint, in-mast furling, referigeration, passed on the oven (lotsa heat in Florida), Autohelm 4000, passed on the wind machine, got the window shades, passed on the stereo, added a three blade prop and the Bimini (lotsa sun in Florida). Haven't decided on batteries but leaning to Golf Cart batteries as the house bank. Will add the stereo myself and the rest of the electronics over time (weatherfax, SSB, radar, wind generator, solar panels). This is my retirement home and I am working towards extended coastal cruiseing. Would like to be as independent of docks as I can get. Almost forgot the PUR survivor 40 watermaker. I too am holding down cost initially and adding the other stuff later when I have a better 'feel' for the boat. Kent
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Dick Vance
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Bill, Even if you don't order with the boat, I think you'll be wanting to add a dodger as one of your first accessories. Sailing in the Northwest with cooler temps and cold water, nothing chills you to the bone faster than drenching walls of spray coming over the rail upwind! A solid anchoring package is essential safety gear. Check with other sailors in your area for what works and then get the best primary anchor you can and keep additional anchors on board. If you wind up with a 25-35# plow with adequate rope & chain, you might reconsider the electric winch, especially after hauling anchor a few times in deep water! Dick Vance H-25.5 "Honey Bear"
Bill, Even if you don't order with the boat, I think you'll be wanting to add a dodger as one of your first accessories. Sailing in the Northwest with cooler temps and cold water, nothing chills you to the bone faster than drenching walls of spray coming over the rail upwind! A solid anchoring package is essential safety gear. Check with other sailors in your area for what works and then get the best primary anchor you can and keep additional anchors on board. If you wind up with a 25-35# plow with adequate rope & chain, you might reconsider the electric winch, especially after hauling anchor a few times in deep water! Dick Vance H-25.5 "Honey Bear"
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Bruce Grant
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The funny thing about the wind indicator was that prior to buying my boat, the dealer was talking about all the problems that can occur with the wind machines. I find that I can guage the wind pretty easily and don't need a device to tell me its blowing too hard or not hard enough. I would go with the windlass over the wind machine. I feel that having the factory put that piece of equipment in is a much better deal than it first appears. Just my 2 cents. Your going to love the boat. Regards. Bruce. Neon Moon
The funny thing about the wind indicator was that prior to buying my boat, the dealer was talking about all the problems that can occur with the wind machines. I find that I can guage the wind pretty easily and don't need a device to tell me its blowing too hard or not hard enough. I would go with the windlass over the wind machine. I feel that having the factory put that piece of equipment in is a much better deal than it first appears. Just my 2 cents. Your going to love the boat. Regards. Bruce. Neon Moon
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Doug
How fun
Must be nice to pick options on a new boat. Some ideas: 1) in mast furling costs more but you get less sail area. You get no roach because you can't roll up battens. You may regret that later, something to consider. 2) Dodger are great to have. To have ours custom built (h33.5) we paid about $1,400 for super nice one with welded stainless handles on sides and back for handholds. Made of sunbrella. Picture available if you would like to see it. My email is dougburgy@msn.com. My wife and baby go with us much of the time and they can tuck up under the dodger and get absolutely no wind/rain/spray on those not so nice days as well as shade on the 90 degree days. 3) before bottom is painted find out about a barrier coat. Interlux 2000 two part is the standard. A thick barrier coat will keep away blisters. 4) Deep keels are great for coastal but no so great for funnin around the islands and shoals (not to mention shallow channels). Going aground in this brand new baby would not be fun. What kind of sailing? Gunkholing, long distance? Just a couple thoughts from someone that bought a no frills boat and added lots of equipment as we went.
Must be nice to pick options on a new boat. Some ideas: 1) in mast furling costs more but you get less sail area. You get no roach because you can't roll up battens. You may regret that later, something to consider. 2) Dodger are great to have. To have ours custom built (h33.5) we paid about $1,400 for super nice one with welded stainless handles on sides and back for handholds. Made of sunbrella. Picture available if you would like to see it. My email is dougburgy@msn.com. My wife and baby go with us much of the time and they can tuck up under the dodger and get absolutely no wind/rain/spray on those not so nice days as well as shade on the 90 degree days. 3) before bottom is painted find out about a barrier coat. Interlux 2000 two part is the standard. A thick barrier coat will keep away blisters. 4) Deep keels are great for coastal but no so great for funnin around the islands and shoals (not to mention shallow channels). Going aground in this brand new baby would not be fun. What kind of sailing? Gunkholing, long distance? Just a couple thoughts from someone that bought a no frills boat and added lots of equipment as we went.
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Dave Dahlstrom
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Although you'll need it in the Northwest. I'd leave out dodger and have it custom made after evaluating other designs and needs. On my 36 Vision I'm glad I waited and added a full custom enclosure ($5k) to my specs, including max headroom (right up to the boom. I'd also omit the main furling as you'll give up a lot of performance. Also, I've been sailing for ten years without a wind indicator. Good luck. It's a great boat.
Although you'll need it in the Northwest. I'd leave out dodger and have it custom made after evaluating other designs and needs. On my 36 Vision I'm glad I waited and added a full custom enclosure ($5k) to my specs, including max headroom (right up to the boom. I'd also omit the main furling as you'll give up a lot of performance. Also, I've been sailing for ten years without a wind indicator. Good luck. It's a great boat.
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