Two Additional Questions

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Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 260 Lake Carlyle, Illinois
We're learning the 'ropes' of our 1999 H-260. Two questions come to mind:

a. Is there an aftermarket fold down seat that can be purchased that allows the helmsman to sit high enough to see - when steering with the wheel? I would think it would be mounted to the back rail.

b. Our 260 has a remote controlled Tohatsu 8 HP motor that works very well. What is different from our older H-26 with its 8 HP Suzuki O/B was that the older motor could swivel - the new motor is fixed. We're finding it more difficult to get into and out of slips at our marina. Is this due to our inexperience with a wheel steering system and a fixed motor - or - have other 260 owners experienced this as well? What about linking the motor to the rudder ... is this a 'fix'?

Tom Grass
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May 25, 2004
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Hunter 260 Pepin, WI
A. A four inch cushion on top of the helm seat works great.

B. Your motor is on a pivot. There is a bar that fixes it in place. Most of us have removed that bar and added a rudder link. Cabela's has "Motor Connector Rods" for under $40.00. Check the archives on this site for more information and pictures.

By the way, I've handled many sailboats under power from 18' to 60'. The Hunter 260 is the most difficult, hands-down.
 
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