Late 80's Hunter's and open ocean

[John C.]

I am interested in any opinions on the 1985-1990 Hunter 40 and its suitability for bluewater cruising.Some questions I have are:Is this an able or adaptable blue water vessel?What modifications (if any) have to be made to the vessel for extended cruising(in terms of structural, storage and fuel/water capacities)?What experiences have others had with this vessel in foul weather?Any comments would be appreciated.RegardsJohn C.

 

[EdmundS]

Continuing that thought

I am curious if someone would know the rollover degree of the righting moment for the Hunter 40'. This is a starting point for stability. It probably is different for the shoal draft and deep draft models. Thanks.

 

[Justin Wolfe]

It's been done.

A nice fellow name Billy on the Cruising World BB spent 9 months last year with a his family of four aboard their Hunter 40. They cruised from the Great Lakes, East Coast, Bahamas, and back. Had a wonderful trip.Don't know what type of offshore plans you're thinking of.Unfortunately, I don't see an email for Billy so I can't suggest how you might contact him.

 

[waltb]

Bluewater 40

I owned a 1986 H40 for ten year, and traded for a new H430 in 1996. Often sailed it coastal.. NY to Bahamas. The boat is very stable off shore. She is wide at the hips... In 12 ft seas about 100NM offshore the boat beat well in 26 to 30 knts of air with one reef and believe it or not the full lapper out. My Navico ( wheel mount) steared it well/often in conditions like that. As far a tankage, I would have liked more fuel, for heating and powering when there was no or light air. For ocean crossing you have to secure the lockers some how. The rigging (when new) is very strong and should hold up well.. mine sure did.