Some time ago I posted a question regarding how much weight you can put on a 240 since the manual is a bit vague on the subject. This weekend we had a lot of people here due to a wedding in the family. A number of people wanted to go sailing and when word got around there were nine adults, estimated weight about 1600 + lb. So we left the slip with two on the rail seats, four in the cockpit, one standing in the cabin entryway and two sittin on the deck in front of the mast. It might have worked better with some of us in the cabin where the weight would sit lower, but no one really wanted to ride down there. We did ok until I went to make a right turn into the wind. I thought I was going to dump us all right then before we even raised the sail. The boat heaved around like a vertiginous sow. I kept right on turning and went back in and did the ride in shifts with no more than 5 or 6 at a time. Conclusion: I think it best to keep the weight to 1200 lb. or less on the Hunter 240.
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chris
don't know much about weight but...
i can't add much to this "weighty issue", but i'm thinking of naming my next boat the "vertiginous sow" (or maybe i'll start a rock band with that moniker) chris s/v c shanty
i can't add much to this "weighty issue", but i'm thinking of naming my next boat the "vertiginous sow" (or maybe i'll start a rock band with that moniker) chris s/v c shanty
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Dave Condon
Too Many people?
When I go sailing, there are two things to consider. Safety and of course comfort. When a boat is overcrowded, I remember a movie scene with people falling over one another and also into the water. Yes it was funny but in the real world, someone could get hurt or even killed when a boat is over loaded. Nine adults on a 240 is crazy and even I would not do that from a safety stand point. Also, it is extremely overcrowded and I would not be relaxed. Suggest no more than six people at most for a safe and enjoyable sail. I am not trying to critize but you as the owner and skipper would be respoonsible n in the event something should occour. I know of one sailor who still blames himself for a mishap that occoured over 10 years ago and the nightmares he has gone thru. DAve Condon
When I go sailing, there are two things to consider. Safety and of course comfort. When a boat is overcrowded, I remember a movie scene with people falling over one another and also into the water. Yes it was funny but in the real world, someone could get hurt or even killed when a boat is over loaded. Nine adults on a 240 is crazy and even I would not do that from a safety stand point. Also, it is extremely overcrowded and I would not be relaxed. Suggest no more than six people at most for a safe and enjoyable sail. I am not trying to critize but you as the owner and skipper would be respoonsible n in the event something should occour. I know of one sailor who still blames himself for a mishap that occoured over 10 years ago and the nightmares he has gone thru. DAve Condon
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Greg Stebbins
As a rule of thumb
Jim, As a rule of thumb, I use 650 lbs. for total crew weight. If I was carrying extra supplies I mod the weight down. The number by the way is a mod if the crew race weight for a J22. Greg H23 Faster-
Jim, As a rule of thumb, I use 650 lbs. for total crew weight. If I was carrying extra supplies I mod the weight down. The number by the way is a mod if the crew race weight for a J22. Greg H23 Faster-
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Jim Benedict
Regarding the Lard
To Chris: I hereby bequeath whatever rights I may have to the moniker "vertiginous sow". To Dave: I know! I know! Mea culpa, mea culpa, Mea maxima culpa! (Is there a cute online symbole for beating your chest?) I won't do it again! To Greg: Your limits sound pretty safe. I have frequently sailed with 5 or 6 adults under varying conditions. But some of the people have usually been in the 110 to 130 lb. range. To Alan: Well you should ask. When I got my boat I expected to see a sign somewhere that said something along the lines of "Maximum capacity, ______ lb." If Hunter did put such a statement in the boat or the owners manual, I doubt anyone would exceed it.
To Chris: I hereby bequeath whatever rights I may have to the moniker "vertiginous sow". To Dave: I know! I know! Mea culpa, mea culpa, Mea maxima culpa! (Is there a cute online symbole for beating your chest?) I won't do it again! To Greg: Your limits sound pretty safe. I have frequently sailed with 5 or 6 adults under varying conditions. But some of the people have usually been in the 110 to 130 lb. range. To Alan: Well you should ask. When I got my boat I expected to see a sign somewhere that said something along the lines of "Maximum capacity, ______ lb." If Hunter did put such a statement in the boat or the owners manual, I doubt anyone would exceed it.
Hey Greg.
If I had a H'24 I could not even take my two big fat ass friends with ME (can you figure out who is not going to go sailing).
If I had a H'24 I could not even take my two big fat ass friends with ME (can you figure out who is not going to go sailing).
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Tim Houston
it's in my manual...
The manual that just came with my 260 has capacity recommendations for both the 240 and 260. I don't have it with me at the moment. But, if you want me to send you the details mail me at timothyh_ms@msn.com
The manual that just came with my 260 has capacity recommendations for both the 240 and 260. I don't have it with me at the moment. But, if you want me to send you the details mail me at timothyh_ms@msn.com
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