I have basic sailing skills and just purchases a 1999 Hunter 280 and need to improve my sailing skills based on this new equipment. Any advise or website would be appreciated. Happy salling!
Hunter 280 Sailing Tatics
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Hello Capt!
We got our 280 in 2006 and have really enjoyed it. This web site has a LOT of information if you do searches in the forums. As for sailing tips; most of the power is from the mainsail and (for us) needs reefing at around 12 knots. She's a relatively light boat and carries the sail plan a bit high so will be somewhat tender. The 280's don't do well downwind but an asymmetrical spinnaker really helps that situation. Also, you really can't carry a bigger headsail than the stock 109%; the rig isn't configured for it.
Best of luck and feel free to post any question you may have.
We got our 280 in 2006 and have really enjoyed it. This web site has a LOT of information if you do searches in the forums. As for sailing tips; most of the power is from the mainsail and (for us) needs reefing at around 12 knots. She's a relatively light boat and carries the sail plan a bit high so will be somewhat tender. The 280's don't do well downwind but an asymmetrical spinnaker really helps that situation. Also, you really can't carry a bigger headsail than the stock 109%; the rig isn't configured for it.
Best of luck and feel free to post any question you may have.
I have a H280 also...just put her away after our 2nd season with her. Here is the website I have been keeping of all of our sails...Captian George said:
Http://www.wcwebs.net/johnson/hunter280
Greg
Thanks Clark and Greg. The info about the sails is much appreciated! Greg I have been on you're we site enjoying you videos. I'm considering a "Great Lakes circumnavigation. When we do maybe we could cruise tandem for a leg. I'll keep you posted and may have some moe questions for you guys as our lake thaws this spring.
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