Just bought an old 1983 Hunter 20...anyone else familiar with this model?

[morgan]

Hey folks,

Just picked up a 1983 Hunter 20. Am trying to find some other owners who can share their thoughts on this model. She is no racer but roomy for her size and the reviews I have read so far suggest she is forgiving. I plan to camp on her with my two boys. I think it is a good boat for someone with limited hours on the water under sail. Thanks and hope there are a few Hunter 20 owners out there that read this.. Morgan

 

[Mike Howell]

I'd guess costs/profit

In the early 90s I seriously looked at both boats. I don't recall the prices but the prices of the two boats were closer than the size difference would indicate. I wanted a 19, but for 'a little bit more' I could buy the 23.5. If a person financed the boat purchase, the monthly payments between the two were close enough to step up to the 23.5. BTW, I ended up buying a H23 (wing keel). The owner was moving and couldn't take the boat so he priced it for a 'quick sale'. I kept that boat for 4 years.

'Crazy Dave' could answer better than I, but I'd guess the manufacturing costs of the H19 were at least 90% of the 23.5.

IIRC, only 600 or so 19s were built and a few thousand or the 23.5 (240)s were biult.

The 19 is a sweet boat.

Mike

 

[beachbumbill]

Hey Hunter 20 owner where are you?

Love to talk with you!

 

[souljour200]

Looking for Beach Bum Bill in Nokomis

Bill..I posted that question last August..almost a year ago..then I guess I got busy and forgot to check back..you have been down in Nokomis this whole time I guess..I am in sarasota near the airport..I am going thru this whole small hunter forum now and will be in here for a few nights so i am hoping you might be around so we could exchange notes..If you are drop me line or try souljour2000@yahoo.com...thanks...Morgan with an H20 in sarasota