I am looking for a newer boat and wonder if anyone has experience with both. I now have a H26 that I am selling, and I want a newer with wheel, water,and power. I knolw how the 260 saills, and I love it. I would like to know how the 25 does? Any help would wonderful!
H260 or Newer H25
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The slip next to me is the new 25. It has a much lower wind profile and the motor is placed better, so it is much easier to handle under low speed power. Its slightly less tender too. A good looking boat.
I do find the cabin lacking compared to the H260.
I do find the cabin lacking compared to the H260.
Another option
Does your new boat have to be trailorable? A Hunter 270 is just a 260 with a fixed keel and inboard diesel. Fixes all the compromises you have to live with with a trailorable boat.
Does your new boat have to be trailorable? A Hunter 270 is just a 260 with a fixed keel and inboard diesel. Fixes all the compromises you have to live with with a trailorable boat.
I'm a bit biased but the H260 is one of the nicest large trailerable boats available, especially if you scan and pick through all the excellent mods that have been done by previous owners. If I were going to a fixed keel boat that needed a permanent dock I'd be looking in the 32-34' range.
I wrestle with this move at least once a year and keep coming back to our 04' H260 for all that it does so well. Not the least of which is low insurance rates and only part time dock fees because it can easily live 20mi inland at my house during hurricane season. That adds up to a few thousand bucks in savings each year alone.
Good luck in your search, Mike
I wrestle with this move at least once a year and keep coming back to our 04' H260 for all that it does so well. Not the least of which is low insurance rates and only part time dock fees because it can easily live 20mi inland at my house during hurricane season. That adds up to a few thousand bucks in savings each year alone.
Good luck in your search, Mike
Both are great boats
I still love my new h25. It took me a while to decide whether to buy it or a h260, as I bought the first year of the new h25 and there were still plenty of brand new h260's on the market. For me, it was the fixed shoal keel that sold me. I didn't want another boat with a retractable keel. The h260 is bigger, but easier to haul if you plan to trailer. My h25 stays in the water other than an annual haul out for cleaning, and then it is just up the hill to my house.
The h25 sails great and can be kept sailing pretty flat even in heavier winds, which allows me to keep my wife sailing with me. I have sailed it up to six knots with just the jib in high winds. With full sails in heavier winds, if you push the boat, it will round up before going over.
My boat has been fairly inexpensive as far as repairs, although I have had to have two things rewelded. Both the rudder connection weld and a strut rod weld just broke.
If you go with a h25, make sure not to skimp on the motor. The way the motor is mounted, having inboard controls and power lift are essential. I had a yamaha high thrust 8hp installed on mine.
I still love my new h25. It took me a while to decide whether to buy it or a h260, as I bought the first year of the new h25 and there were still plenty of brand new h260's on the market. For me, it was the fixed shoal keel that sold me. I didn't want another boat with a retractable keel. The h260 is bigger, but easier to haul if you plan to trailer. My h25 stays in the water other than an annual haul out for cleaning, and then it is just up the hill to my house.
The h25 sails great and can be kept sailing pretty flat even in heavier winds, which allows me to keep my wife sailing with me. I have sailed it up to six knots with just the jib in high winds. With full sails in heavier winds, if you push the boat, it will round up before going over.
My boat has been fairly inexpensive as far as repairs, although I have had to have two things rewelded. Both the rudder connection weld and a strut rod weld just broke.
If you go with a h25, make sure not to skimp on the motor. The way the motor is mounted, having inboard controls and power lift are essential. I had a yamaha high thrust 8hp installed on mine.
thanks for all of the information. I still am having a hard time deciding. I do not think that I can go wrong with either one. I sold my H26 last month.
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