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I moved up to a 2004 H260 from a 2000 240 about 5 yrs ago and the difference was substantial. Larger sails, better stability, wheel steering was a nice addition, dual axle trailer cured a single axle weight problem, I've added a bow sprit and good sized gennaker for great light wind or off the wind performance and the list goes on.
My wife (and I) will say that the head is far more practical, the beds are far more comfortable, storage is more plentiful and the V-berth can be modified into a full sized bed for two guests....and that list goes on too.
I'd definitely do it again as our 240 was too tender and impractical for us. Not because it was WB but because it was just a much smaller boat than the 260. We love our 260 and I'd have a hard time finding a better fit for our use. Here's a pic of both boats side by side.
Mike and Kelli.
My wife (and I) will say that the head is far more practical, the beds are far more comfortable, storage is more plentiful and the V-berth can be modified into a full sized bed for two guests....and that list goes on too.
I'd definitely do it again as our 240 was too tender and impractical for us. Not because it was WB but because it was just a much smaller boat than the 260. We love our 260 and I'd have a hard time finding a better fit for our use. Here's a pic of both boats side by side.
Mike and Kelli.
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I recently posted a few comparison pix of the WB 240/260 on the trailer forum. There's also a ton of 26/260 info under the boat owners tab above. Good luck in your decision. M&K
http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=791405#post791405
http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=791405#post791405
Every time I raced in the MUG race I end up along side H26WB and H260 WB. So after 38 miles and 9 hours later I find I'm still along side. My H23.5 is quite a bit faster than a H240 and only loses ground to a H260 due to the shorter waterline as the wind increases. I catch up as the wind drops a bit. Just my experience..Jack
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