I have a 1987 26.5. Does it have what is referred to as a "shoal draft keel " ? And what is a shoal draft keel ? Thanks.
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The HOW specs page shows that your model was made with either 4'-6" draft or 3'-3" draft. I'm not real familiar with your model but it looks to me like it was offered in fin keel or wing keel options (both are pretty self-explanatory, if yours has wings on the bottom then that's it) A shoal draft keel is a shallow draft keel, sometimes retractable, made for shallow water sailing. One of the advantages of a wing keel is its shallower draft.
The HOW specs page shows that your model was made with either 4'-6" draft or 3'-3" draft. I'm not real familiar with your model but it looks to me like it was offered in fin keel or wing keel options (both are pretty self-explanatory, if yours has wings on the bottom then that's it) A shoal draft keel is a shallow draft keel, sometimes retractable, made for shallow water sailing. One of the advantages of a wing keel is its shallower draft.
Sorry Steve O.
Steve, hunter really did make a 26.5, because I have one. As a matter of fact its a rather nice inland/shore boat. Thanx T Flash H26.5
Steve, hunter really did make a 26.5, because I have one. As a matter of fact its a rather nice inland/shore boat. Thanx T Flash H26.5
I stand corrected
At the time I checked the "Boats specs", someone who shall remain nameless but who's initials are PH had inadvertently left that particular model off of the list
and I'm sure the 26.5 is a wonderful boat, as are all Hunters!
At the time I checked the "Boats specs", someone who shall remain nameless but who's initials are PH had inadvertently left that particular model off of the list
and I'm sure the 26.5 is a wonderful boat, as are all Hunters!- Status