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hunter 31
define open ocean, experience level and planning has alot ot do with it. Where do you sail, etc. As far as the hunter?, i have all the faith in the world in my H-30 1979 cherubini design in open water like gulf of mexico " with carefull weather planning". But that doesnt mean id cross the Atlantic.
define open ocean, experience level and planning has alot ot do with it. Where do you sail, etc. As far as the hunter?, i have all the faith in the world in my H-30 1979 cherubini design in open water like gulf of mexico " with carefull weather planning". But that doesnt mean id cross the Atlantic.
H28.5 Sturdy
I've owned my 28.5 for over 15 years. It's been through 5 hurricans, in port of course and I've taken it to the Bahamas in 10ft seas. I do trust the boat. That said, I can't see crossing the Atlantic in it, but I wouldn't think twice about taking it through the Carribean etc. I've actually had very few issues with the boat and it has always performed for me. Well, I guess that is one of the reasons why i've kept it so long.
I've owned my 28.5 for over 15 years. It's been through 5 hurricans, in port of course and I've taken it to the Bahamas in 10ft seas. I do trust the boat. That said, I can't see crossing the Atlantic in it, but I wouldn't think twice about taking it through the Carribean etc. I've actually had very few issues with the boat and it has always performed for me. Well, I guess that is one of the reasons why i've kept it so long.
H31 in open ocean
H31's are "cruising" boats not really an open ocean boats. As noted above, though, sea conditions, experience etc. make all the difference. I have an '86 which is pretty stable for Chesapeake Bay sailing and would be OK for nearshore Atlantic. But she tends to heel quickly and slap waves very hard, because she's broad beamed. I doubt they are really made for open ocean sailing in rough weather. Masts have a history of creating stress cracks in the cabin so not sure the mast could stand up to the pounding. If you're inshore in flat seas she may be OK. But anything deeper than that you might want to look at a boat built more for open ocean sailing. In any case, get used to the boat in shoal waters before taking her out in the open.
H31's are "cruising" boats not really an open ocean boats. As noted above, though, sea conditions, experience etc. make all the difference. I have an '86 which is pretty stable for Chesapeake Bay sailing and would be OK for nearshore Atlantic. But she tends to heel quickly and slap waves very hard, because she's broad beamed. I doubt they are really made for open ocean sailing in rough weather. Masts have a history of creating stress cracks in the cabin so not sure the mast could stand up to the pounding. If you're inshore in flat seas she may be OK. But anything deeper than that you might want to look at a boat built more for open ocean sailing. In any case, get used to the boat in shoal waters before taking her out in the open.
ocean i want to sail
i want to sail the pacific ocean to hawaii and im looking at a 1985 31' hunter but if that wont make it what boat under $30,000 would you recomend or what kind
i want to sail the pacific ocean to hawaii and im looking at a 1985 31' hunter but if that wont make it what boat under $30,000 would you recomend or what kind
Not the boat you want.
Donnie: I owned a H31 for 20 years. While I really like this boat I would not suggest it for a open ocean passage. You need to shop around for something a little older & a little larger. When you get out there in 15-20 ft swells you will know what I am talking about. There are a lot of deals on boats right now so look around. If you are going from LA to HI. you will need provision for about 3-4 weeks (can be longer). Your return will even be longer. Think about the water, food & fuel capacities when you are looking. 2200 miles is a long ways without a AM/PM market and no refueling stations. (been there, done that)
Donnie: I owned a H31 for 20 years. While I really like this boat I would not suggest it for a open ocean passage. You need to shop around for something a little older & a little larger. When you get out there in 15-20 ft swells you will know what I am talking about. There are a lot of deals on boats right now so look around. If you are going from LA to HI. you will need provision for about 3-4 weeks (can be longer). Your return will even be longer. Think about the water, food & fuel capacities when you are looking. 2200 miles is a long ways without a AM/PM market and no refueling stations. (been there, done that)
Cherubini designs - Ocean Sailing
From my observations and preferences, the Cherubini Hunters are probaby the most seaworthy of all ever built. The '30 for example has a skeg hung rudder and round bilges. It does not pound. However, there is enough to be said about adequate design for offshore sailing that many books have been written on the subject. Last week, I looked at a 1981 35' Bob Perry design built by Yung Sun. It has in fact made two Atlantic crossings. This is an example of a capable ocean boat. It is well found and will probably sell in the $75-80,000 range.
From my observations and preferences, the Cherubini Hunters are probaby the most seaworthy of all ever built. The '30 for example has a skeg hung rudder and round bilges. It does not pound. However, there is enough to be said about adequate design for offshore sailing that many books have been written on the subject. Last week, I looked at a 1981 35' Bob Perry design built by Yung Sun. It has in fact made two Atlantic crossings. This is an example of a capable ocean boat. It is well found and will probably sell in the $75-80,000 range.
open ocean
i own a 2007 hunter 33 i have sailed this boat around point conception 3 times 20 to 30 knots of wind 7 to 15 feet swells the boat handles the weather way better than i do i never felt like she couldnt handle it its allways 6 to 8ft 25knots here the boat does great
i own a 2007 hunter 33 i have sailed this boat around point conception 3 times 20 to 30 knots of wind 7 to 15 feet swells the boat handles the weather way better than i do i never felt like she couldnt handle it its allways 6 to 8ft 25knots here the boat does great
Just Listening
Just listening to the responses. I own a Hunter 31 and will retire in the next few years and want to go sailing somewhere that you don't have to tac every 10 minutes. Looking to go to the Great Lakes, St Lawrence etc., maybe just off the shore in the Gulf, but not deep blue water. This boat is not made for that. So thanks for the commits. "As Time Goes By" St. Louis, MO
Just listening to the responses. I own a Hunter 31 and will retire in the next few years and want to go sailing somewhere that you don't have to tac every 10 minutes. Looking to go to the Great Lakes, St Lawrence etc., maybe just off the shore in the Gulf, but not deep blue water. This boat is not made for that. So thanks for the commits. "As Time Goes By" St. Louis, MO
Recent experience
It wasn't wide open ocean, but Queen's Sound in northern BC waters is pretty close in my books. We had our '77 33 out for about four hours in the slop left over from a brisk storm which had moved through that morning, leaving stiffish winds (20-30 knot) and swells in the 10-15 foot range. The boat held up well and handled nicely; she didn't even ride very badly. But after we ducked back into more protected waters and went below, she was pretty wet. There were no significant leaks, nothing loose, but the torque and twisting that comes with those big waves, combined with all the water over the bow, opens up every little gap and cranny in any thru-bolting in the hull, or any sort of fitting, and quite a considerable amount can come in... more the longer you are out. It wasn't anything dangerous at any point, and I understand it's not unusual in most fiberglass boats, but it's not something you would want to have to live with for long in any open ocean crossing. Of course, they're not all that rough all the time, but odds are you will run into those conditions at some point. It's a factor I plan to seriously consider when looking for the next boat. Cheers, and good luck.
It wasn't wide open ocean, but Queen's Sound in northern BC waters is pretty close in my books. We had our '77 33 out for about four hours in the slop left over from a brisk storm which had moved through that morning, leaving stiffish winds (20-30 knot) and swells in the 10-15 foot range. The boat held up well and handled nicely; she didn't even ride very badly. But after we ducked back into more protected waters and went below, she was pretty wet. There were no significant leaks, nothing loose, but the torque and twisting that comes with those big waves, combined with all the water over the bow, opens up every little gap and cranny in any thru-bolting in the hull, or any sort of fitting, and quite a considerable amount can come in... more the longer you are out. It wasn't anything dangerous at any point, and I understand it's not unusual in most fiberglass boats, but it's not something you would want to have to live with for long in any open ocean crossing. Of course, they're not all that rough all the time, but odds are you will run into those conditions at some point. It's a factor I plan to seriously consider when looking for the next boat. Cheers, and good luck.
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