Have been interested in the 1990 vision free standing cat rig. Never sailed one or known any owners. Wonder why it was discontinued. Any one know the pro's and con's for this model?
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Vision 32 No More
My buddy had a Vision 32 and I sailed often with him. He loved the boat. Fast downwind boat. Sort of sucked upwind. Hunter stopped making them because with the cost of the extruded mast they couldn't compete in the 32-36 foot market. They sold a lot of 32's and 36's while they could. Nice interior for entertaining. chuckwolfe@mail.com
My buddy had a Vision 32 and I sailed often with him. He loved the boat. Fast downwind boat. Sort of sucked upwind. Hunter stopped making them because with the cost of the extruded mast they couldn't compete in the 32-36 foot market. They sold a lot of 32's and 36's while they could. Nice interior for entertaining. chuckwolfe@mail.com
Thumbs up to the Vision 32
Brian, I purchased my 1990 Vision 32 in 1998. PROS: 1. Wide Beam (Like most 34-36 fts) 2. No stays to worry about. 3. Great down wind (Let that boom out to but not past 90 degrees.) 4. Great Ice Box. 5. Guests can not believe how much space I have down below. 6. Open deck space. No stays in the way. 7. Great Aft bearth 8. Love my windshield, able to stear the boat in the cabin with my remote autopilot. Cons: 1. It needs wind to go. 2. Slower than most up wind (can't tack as close to the wind, I have been told due to the wide mast.( I am a cruiser not a racer) 3. Resale could be a problem (see below) 4. Small waste holding tank 5. Main cabin needs more ventalation. 6. No door the the V-Berth. I have been told that Hunter stopped making them because most sailers are scared of the free standing rig and therefore would not purchase them. I have also been told that they are hard to resale because sailers are scared of the free standing rig. I have never heard of a Vision 32 or 36's mast falling. Feel free to e-mail at tgpayne@earthlink.net if I can help in any way!!!
Brian, I purchased my 1990 Vision 32 in 1998. PROS: 1. Wide Beam (Like most 34-36 fts) 2. No stays to worry about. 3. Great down wind (Let that boom out to but not past 90 degrees.) 4. Great Ice Box. 5. Guests can not believe how much space I have down below. 6. Open deck space. No stays in the way. 7. Great Aft bearth 8. Love my windshield, able to stear the boat in the cabin with my remote autopilot. Cons: 1. It needs wind to go. 2. Slower than most up wind (can't tack as close to the wind, I have been told due to the wide mast.( I am a cruiser not a racer) 3. Resale could be a problem (see below) 4. Small waste holding tank 5. Main cabin needs more ventalation. 6. No door the the V-Berth. I have been told that Hunter stopped making them because most sailers are scared of the free standing rig and therefore would not purchase them. I have also been told that they are hard to resale because sailers are scared of the free standing rig. I have never heard of a Vision 32 or 36's mast falling. Feel free to e-mail at tgpayne@earthlink.net if I can help in any way!!!
V32's a Great Boat
I had one for nine years and believe it was the best I ever owned. Won an overnight race in it against real competition. Sunk a lot of money in it because it was worth it. Sold it in one and a half days and had follow up offers from several people. RD
I had one for nine years and believe it was the best I ever owned. Won an overnight race in it against real competition. Sunk a lot of money in it because it was worth it. Sold it in one and a half days and had follow up offers from several people. RD
I second Rick's opinion...
Actually I should second Rick's opinion; you see I was the guy that bought Rick's brand new 1990 V32 last year. (Realize "1990" and "brand new" sound like a conflict in terms but it fits here.) Attitude Adjustment is truly a great cruising boat. The wife and I just got back from 5 nights in Catalina (went to the Hunter Rendevous at the Ishmus and stayed a couple more nights in Avalon) plus 2 more nights Newport Beach. Lot's of hard weather coming and going but the V32 performed very well. We're rested and ready to go again. I understand the uncertaintiy some "racers" express regarding the complete lack of stays, as well as the fractional rig and would agree that the design is optimized for cruising. 'Nuff said on that subject. My impressions on the V32 after 9 months ownership are: 1. very high value coastal cruiser 2. great interior layout (wife loves the big center isle refrig; I just love my nav station!) 3. simple & easy to sail. 4. well built. 5. low maintenance. 6. small holding tank is only bitch.
Actually I should second Rick's opinion; you see I was the guy that bought Rick's brand new 1990 V32 last year. (Realize "1990" and "brand new" sound like a conflict in terms but it fits here.) Attitude Adjustment is truly a great cruising boat. The wife and I just got back from 5 nights in Catalina (went to the Hunter Rendevous at the Ishmus and stayed a couple more nights in Avalon) plus 2 more nights Newport Beach. Lot's of hard weather coming and going but the V32 performed very well. We're rested and ready to go again. I understand the uncertaintiy some "racers" express regarding the complete lack of stays, as well as the fractional rig and would agree that the design is optimized for cruising. 'Nuff said on that subject. My impressions on the V32 after 9 months ownership are: 1. very high value coastal cruiser 2. great interior layout (wife loves the big center isle refrig; I just love my nav station!) 3. simple & easy to sail. 4. well built. 5. low maintenance. 6. small holding tank is only bitch.
Total agreement
Am in total agreement with Rodger, I have been sailing this Vision 32 for 3 years, previous owner for 10, we can testify that a Hunter Vision 32 is a few levels above. Interesting that Rodger mentions the head, mine needs replacement and thanks to Peggy an Steve Dion this can be done easely. Go and sail a Vision, the self-standing mast wroks extremely well: I had ocean experienced sailors on my boatand they adjusted to it in a few minutes and they were amazed how well it works. We had it up to 30 kn of wind and did not reef. Call ne anytime senta@videotron.ca
Am in total agreement with Rodger, I have been sailing this Vision 32 for 3 years, previous owner for 10, we can testify that a Hunter Vision 32 is a few levels above. Interesting that Rodger mentions the head, mine needs replacement and thanks to Peggy an Steve Dion this can be done easely. Go and sail a Vision, the self-standing mast wroks extremely well: I had ocean experienced sailors on my boatand they adjusted to it in a few minutes and they were amazed how well it works. We had it up to 30 kn of wind and did not reef. Call ne anytime senta@videotron.ca
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