Hey, 216 owners. I am an owner of an S2 6.9 and just saw a H216 at a local boat dealer. It may have some advantages over the 6.9- mainly much simpler setup & take down; larger and more comfy cockpit; lighter and easier to trailer. Sounds like it still has the spirited performance that I like. Drawbacks- very tiny cuddy- I like to camp out overnight occasionally. I generally take out family and friends who are non-sailors with limited experience- will it still be stable enough to be non-threatening for them? How many passengers is practical on the 216? Two other questions- Where do you keep a gas tank, or must you use an outboard with an integral tank? Has anyone rigged for running lights? They are not listed even as optional equipment. I don't see any provision for battery or any other electrical equipment. Any and all answers and comments would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Hunter 216 stability, gas tank, battery, etc.
1. Stability - Practical Sailor says the boat is a little "tender" with only 2 on board in a strong wind due to the light weight/freeboard of the boat. I have found it sails surprizingly well with the jib furled which is my first recourse. I am an dinghy sailor also so it seems extremely stable to me. I have never had to furl the jib as yet...the most wind so far has been about 25 mph with 3 on board. I have test furled the jib and the boat immediately flattens out. You can always reef. 2. I have carried 6 people total *very* comfortably which is one of the reasons I was attracted to the boat. 3. I keep my gas tank in the cuddy and simply place it on the cockpit sole on top of a couple chunks of 4X4 when I motor. No big deal. 4. There is no electrical equipment on board so no need for a battery. I use a trolling motor to fish when the wind is dead so I carry a battery in the cuddy. I have literally rigged an extension cord to plug in the trolling motor. When I troll, I lay the extension cord across the cockpit sole and plug in the motor. 5. I use battery powered running lights...cheap from Wal-Mart...they suck batteries fast on a moonlight sail so carrying extra batteries is a must. I have thought about a kludge rig to use my trolling motor battery but I don't need running lights often enough to make it worthwhile.
1. Stability - Practical Sailor says the boat is a little "tender" with only 2 on board in a strong wind due to the light weight/freeboard of the boat. I have found it sails surprizingly well with the jib furled which is my first recourse. I am an dinghy sailor also so it seems extremely stable to me. I have never had to furl the jib as yet...the most wind so far has been about 25 mph with 3 on board. I have test furled the jib and the boat immediately flattens out. You can always reef. 2. I have carried 6 people total *very* comfortably which is one of the reasons I was attracted to the boat. 3. I keep my gas tank in the cuddy and simply place it on the cockpit sole on top of a couple chunks of 4X4 when I motor. No big deal. 4. There is no electrical equipment on board so no need for a battery. I use a trolling motor to fish when the wind is dead so I carry a battery in the cuddy. I have literally rigged an extension cord to plug in the trolling motor. When I troll, I lay the extension cord across the cockpit sole and plug in the motor. 5. I use battery powered running lights...cheap from Wal-Mart...they suck batteries fast on a moonlight sail so carrying extra batteries is a must. I have thought about a kludge rig to use my trolling motor battery but I don't need running lights often enough to make it worthwhile.
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If you're thinking about a 12v system and are cramped for space, use a lawn tractor battery. I had one on my old boat that I raced at the club. It is a lot lighter and smaller!
If you're thinking about a 12v system and are cramped for space, use a lawn tractor battery. I had one on my old boat that I raced at the club. It is a lot lighter and smaller!
migth want to look at the 212 Hunter
It sounds like you should be looking at the 212 hunter it has the electrical and room inside for a overnight or two. i think the two boats have many things that are the same other than that.
It sounds like you should be looking at the 212 hunter it has the electrical and room inside for a overnight or two. i think the two boats have many things that are the same other than that.
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