Happy New Year, all. I bought a 2006 Hunter 38 in November 2019. I’m in Idaho, but I keep the boat on in NY, on Lake Ontario. Sadly, because of COVID I was unable to get to NY in 2020, so 2021 will be my first sail on this boat. I have two questions related to sailing performance on this boat, and would appreciate input from Hunter 38 owners.
The boat has the factory fixed blade prop. I’m thinking of upgrading to the Flexofold prop, but I am wondering how much difference that will make in sailing performance. Anyone with experience in making that upgrade on that boat?
The second upgrade I am considering is getting a cruising spinnaker, and I am wondering if others have any experience with that kind of sail on this kind of boat.
I bought the boat primarily to live aboard when I am in NY, but sailing performance is not an inconsequential piece of the equation for me, so any thoughts people have on ways to maximize sailing performance are much appreciated.
The boat has the factory fixed blade prop. I’m thinking of upgrading to the Flexofold prop, but I am wondering how much difference that will make in sailing performance. Anyone with experience in making that upgrade on that boat?
The second upgrade I am considering is getting a cruising spinnaker, and I am wondering if others have any experience with that kind of sail on this kind of boat.
I bought the boat primarily to live aboard when I am in NY, but sailing performance is not an inconsequential piece of the equation for me, so any thoughts people have on ways to maximize sailing performance are much appreciated.