I took some pictures of the 216 at both the DC and Raleigh boat shows in Feburary. See the attached link. The cabin was just the right size for my 6-year old to stand up in.
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Robert Wright
Great Hunter 216 Pictures!
Jeff, Thanks for posting the pic's! Since the 216 is a relatively new boat, it's helpful to have as many pic's as possible to gain additional perspective. The picture of your son standing coupled with the shots of the amount of usable space under the cockpit seats, lends perspective regarding construction of a V-Berth. Now I'm thinking that perhaps it would be wiser to put in some floor boards, followed by a smaller V-berth and then somehow construct sleeping berths (for one's legs) under each side of the cockpit seats. I realize that might be a little tight for sleeping quarters, but it might actually work! Plus it would open up valuable space in the bow (porta potty, ice chest, etc.) Again, thanks for the pic's!
Jeff, Thanks for posting the pic's! Since the 216 is a relatively new boat, it's helpful to have as many pic's as possible to gain additional perspective. The picture of your son standing coupled with the shots of the amount of usable space under the cockpit seats, lends perspective regarding construction of a V-Berth. Now I'm thinking that perhaps it would be wiser to put in some floor boards, followed by a smaller V-berth and then somehow construct sleeping berths (for one's legs) under each side of the cockpit seats. I realize that might be a little tight for sleeping quarters, but it might actually work! Plus it would open up valuable space in the bow (porta potty, ice chest, etc.) Again, thanks for the pic's!
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Jeff Prideaux
weight issues
I'm still trying to decide whether I want to get the Hunter 216 or an older used bigger boat. I will find owner's opinions of the boat this Spring very helpful. I would think the main concern for putting a berth in the 216 would be keeping weight down. I wouldn’t want the extra weight to keep me from getting up on a plane on a nice windy day.... I’ll be interested in seeing what the various 216 owners come up with in using that cabin space (and the volume under the cockpit seats).
I'm still trying to decide whether I want to get the Hunter 216 or an older used bigger boat. I will find owner's opinions of the boat this Spring very helpful. I would think the main concern for putting a berth in the 216 would be keeping weight down. I wouldn’t want the extra weight to keep me from getting up on a plane on a nice windy day.... I’ll be interested in seeing what the various 216 owners come up with in using that cabin space (and the volume under the cockpit seats).
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Robert
V-Berth Weight & Design Issues
Jeff, According to a dealer in NC, the V-Berth offered by Hunter does create too much forward weight and its' design could stand for some improvement. It doesn't allow for easy storage access and the support panels tend to be on the heavy side. I too am waiting to see how creative folks can be as this new season emerges. Anyone else out there have any thoughts, ideas, or measurement spec's out there? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!
Jeff, According to a dealer in NC, the V-Berth offered by Hunter does create too much forward weight and its' design could stand for some improvement. It doesn't allow for easy storage access and the support panels tend to be on the heavy side. I too am waiting to see how creative folks can be as this new season emerges. Anyone else out there have any thoughts, ideas, or measurement spec's out there? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!
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Jeff Prideaux
sleep in cockpit
I would probably set up some configuration to sleep in the cockpit and use the interior space simply as storage/porta-potty. Maybe make some kind of boom-tent for privacy and for keeping the elements off. Or identify some place legal to camp-out on shore and jsut use a tent.... In any case, an air-mattrice would probably make sense since air isn't heavy.
I would probably set up some configuration to sleep in the cockpit and use the interior space simply as storage/porta-potty. Maybe make some kind of boom-tent for privacy and for keeping the elements off. Or identify some place legal to camp-out on shore and jsut use a tent.... In any case, an air-mattrice would probably make sense since air isn't heavy.
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Rick Macdonald
Why no anti-slip surface?
Does anybody beside me think it strange that there is no stippled surfaces in cockpit or on the deck? Wouldn't it be slippery?
Does anybody beside me think it strange that there is no stippled surfaces in cockpit or on the deck? Wouldn't it be slippery?
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John Schaub
What's with that keel stepped mast?
There have been a lot of posts about putting an interior in these boats but with the way that deck is designed the rain water is going to come pouring in. You would be growing mushrooms in no time. It doesn't look like it was designed for a boot either. I don't understand why they didn't just go with a deck stepped mast? The boat has some great features designed into it but that mast set up would keep me from buying one.
There have been a lot of posts about putting an interior in these boats but with the way that deck is designed the rain water is going to come pouring in. You would be growing mushrooms in no time. It doesn't look like it was designed for a boot either. I don't understand why they didn't just go with a deck stepped mast? The boat has some great features designed into it but that mast set up would keep me from buying one.
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Jeff Prideaux
mast step and non-slip
The mast step was apparently placed low to give you a good mechanical advantage in raising the mast. The trade-off is water getting in if you leave the mast up. If you are going to leave the mast up and want to finish the inside, then you probably really should get another boat. If you raise the mast every time you use the boat, you will be thankful for that mechanical advantage. I heard from a dealer that Hunter is now putting some non-skid surfaces on the ones being manufactured now. If I get the boat, I will treat the inside as a damp (stinky) place for a porta-potty and storage. I'll spend my time in the cock-pit. It is what it is... a big day-sailor. If I want to over-night on it, I'll devise a boom tent and use an air mattress in the cockpit.
The mast step was apparently placed low to give you a good mechanical advantage in raising the mast. The trade-off is water getting in if you leave the mast up. If you are going to leave the mast up and want to finish the inside, then you probably really should get another boat. If you raise the mast every time you use the boat, you will be thankful for that mechanical advantage. I heard from a dealer that Hunter is now putting some non-skid surfaces on the ones being manufactured now. If I get the boat, I will treat the inside as a damp (stinky) place for a porta-potty and storage. I'll spend my time in the cock-pit. It is what it is... a big day-sailor. If I want to over-night on it, I'll devise a boom tent and use an air mattress in the cockpit.
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crazy dave
non skid
You are right as I am the one complained and demanded non skid for my boats in the cockpit as a safety feature.
You are right as I am the one complained and demanded non skid for my boats in the cockpit as a safety feature.
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Arthur
pros and cons
I bought the 216 feeling that if I do not change anything on the boat I will still be happy with it. The 1250 lb weight and 252 sq ft of sail with 550 lbs of centerboard weight are all very nice numbers. It is going to be so nice to use in a lot of different lakes and bays.
I bought the 216 feeling that if I do not change anything on the boat I will still be happy with it. The 1250 lb weight and 252 sq ft of sail with 550 lbs of centerboard weight are all very nice numbers. It is going to be so nice to use in a lot of different lakes and bays.
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Robert
Skid Pads and Leak Solution
Gentleman (and Ladies), As mentioned in a previous post: There is Hunter Dealer/sail designer/rigger in Denver North Carolina that has come up with a fix regarding the mast hole leak. I am in the process of ordering this mast boot cover, which runs about $75, from Select Yachts/Doyle Sails. No pictures of it yet, but check out the web link below to contact the dealer. I'm told it's easy to install and if you have any questions, the staff at Select Yacht's are very helpful and very knoweledgeable about Hunter's in general. They are a great resource. My decision to buy a 216 was based upon performance. I was fortunate to have taken her out on a test sail about 4 times before purchasing one this past fall. She handled extremely well on the unpredictable Chesapeake Bay in Maryland with winds from 15 and gusting to 25 knots. My shipmates and I were screaming across the Bay and she was extremely forgiving. It's true she might leak from time to time, even with a mast boot cover, but whether it's an all out ride-of-your-life-day on the bay, or just taking it easy with some friends, I simply like the stability, and when you need it, the speed of the 216. -Robert PS: I do agree that the lack of skid pads is a safety related issue and my hope is that Hunter would allow for a free retrofit kit for previously purchased Hunters.
Gentleman (and Ladies), As mentioned in a previous post: There is Hunter Dealer/sail designer/rigger in Denver North Carolina that has come up with a fix regarding the mast hole leak. I am in the process of ordering this mast boot cover, which runs about $75, from Select Yachts/Doyle Sails. No pictures of it yet, but check out the web link below to contact the dealer. I'm told it's easy to install and if you have any questions, the staff at Select Yacht's are very helpful and very knoweledgeable about Hunter's in general. They are a great resource. My decision to buy a 216 was based upon performance. I was fortunate to have taken her out on a test sail about 4 times before purchasing one this past fall. She handled extremely well on the unpredictable Chesapeake Bay in Maryland with winds from 15 and gusting to 25 knots. My shipmates and I were screaming across the Bay and she was extremely forgiving. It's true she might leak from time to time, even with a mast boot cover, but whether it's an all out ride-of-your-life-day on the bay, or just taking it easy with some friends, I simply like the stability, and when you need it, the speed of the 216. -Robert PS: I do agree that the lack of skid pads is a safety related issue and my hope is that Hunter would allow for a free retrofit kit for previously purchased Hunters.
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Fishbait
About the 216
I was told by Hunter that centerboard is 500lbs cast lead and the total boat weight is almost exactly 1500lbs. The figure of 1250lbs as a weight was incorrectly published because the brochures were printed up before the final production version was finished. MANY thanks to all who posted photos. There's no boat to look at around here, and the Hunter web site isn't much help for someone who hasn't actually seen one. Sleeping below on a boat like this is likely to be clammy. Far better to rig a boom tent. If you do want to rig a berth down below, try making one out of a lawn chaise...something like a pipe berth. The aluminum tube and nylon webbing will weigh next to nothing. Maybe there's a way to use it in the cockpit when the weather suits. Happy sailing to all.
I was told by Hunter that centerboard is 500lbs cast lead and the total boat weight is almost exactly 1500lbs. The figure of 1250lbs as a weight was incorrectly published because the brochures were printed up before the final production version was finished. MANY thanks to all who posted photos. There's no boat to look at around here, and the Hunter web site isn't much help for someone who hasn't actually seen one. Sleeping below on a boat like this is likely to be clammy. Far better to rig a boom tent. If you do want to rig a berth down below, try making one out of a lawn chaise...something like a pipe berth. The aluminum tube and nylon webbing will weigh next to nothing. Maybe there's a way to use it in the cockpit when the weather suits. Happy sailing to all.
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