I am a current Legend 45 0wner and I am considering changing to a 380. I looked at the brouchers and noticed that the 2000 380 appears to come with the solid all. mainsheet traveler arch as compared to the larger white arch in the 1999 broucher. Am U correct ? What happened
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All switched to stainless arches
Hunter dropped the fiberglass arch and moved to a stainless arch for, as I understand it, easier instlation. Most folks also seem to think the steel is an asthetic improvement.
Hunter dropped the fiberglass arch and moved to a stainless arch for, as I understand it, easier instlation. Most folks also seem to think the steel is an asthetic improvement.
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So what are some of your other reasons for moving from a 45 to a 380? I'm very curious as I'm looking to move up from 28.5 to 40.5 !!! My main cruising grounds will be the Fla. panhandle once I leave Texas.
So what are some of your other reasons for moving from a 45 to a 380? I'm very curious as I'm looking to move up from 28.5 to 40.5 !!! My main cruising grounds will be the Fla. panhandle once I leave Texas.
Archless choice too!
One of the reasons I bought my 380 was that it's the biggest boat Hunter sells without an arch, if you want it that way. My 99 came with without an arch ( I was not a fan of the fiberglass arches) and accordingly has a forward Harken traveler just ahead of the companionway. Works great, and looks nicer too! Oops sorry arch owners, just my opinion. I also thought it would increase my resale value as many people searching for a used yacht to buy might be turned off by the arch. Time will tell. You'll love the size and liveability of the 380 it's a great layout downbelow. Bob Knott H380
One of the reasons I bought my 380 was that it's the biggest boat Hunter sells without an arch, if you want it that way. My 99 came with without an arch ( I was not a fan of the fiberglass arches) and accordingly has a forward Harken traveler just ahead of the companionway. Works great, and looks nicer too! Oops sorry arch owners, just my opinion. I also thought it would increase my resale value as many people searching for a used yacht to buy might be turned off by the arch. Time will tell. You'll love the size and liveability of the 380 it's a great layout downbelow. Bob Knott H380
WHy I am moving down from a 45
We have a deep keel and very low water in the great lakes again this year. Also the the 45 is more boat then we need. Do't worry the 45 was avery good boat.
We have a deep keel and very low water in the great lakes again this year. Also the the 45 is more boat then we need. Do't worry the 45 was avery good boat.
380 with Arch
Normally I agree with Bob Knott, but I guess I represent the minority in this case. I think the fibreglass arch on the 380 is just about perfect. I've been wanting an arch for a number of years--even to designing one for another boat I had at the time. The 380 is a perfect boat for the two of us in the Pacific Northwest. With the arch, we have a bimini that is one of the best in the harbor. We also have a dodger and around here a dodger is a necessity in my opinion. We've been on a 380 with the stainless arch and think that the placement makes it harder for my wife to stand on the seats (bumps her head) but that is not a big deal. The lights and the placement of the traveler controls on the plastic arch is perfect for the helmsman. In summary, it is a good design--I think the fibreglass and the stainless is a smart move in sailboat design. However, I'm a futurest, not very traditional in my thinking. By the way, I think the 380 is a well designed mid-size cruiser that sails well.
Normally I agree with Bob Knott, but I guess I represent the minority in this case. I think the fibreglass arch on the 380 is just about perfect. I've been wanting an arch for a number of years--even to designing one for another boat I had at the time. The 380 is a perfect boat for the two of us in the Pacific Northwest. With the arch, we have a bimini that is one of the best in the harbor. We also have a dodger and around here a dodger is a necessity in my opinion. We've been on a 380 with the stainless arch and think that the placement makes it harder for my wife to stand on the seats (bumps her head) but that is not a big deal. The lights and the placement of the traveler controls on the plastic arch is perfect for the helmsman. In summary, it is a good design--I think the fibreglass and the stainless is a smart move in sailboat design. However, I'm a futurest, not very traditional in my thinking. By the way, I think the 380 is a well designed mid-size cruiser that sails well.
My 2 cents
I think the arch is an elegant solution to a difficult engineering problem and am very satisfied with its functionality. I've been on a 290 with SS arch and liked the greater visibility (wonder if it can be retrofitted?) It's also a less noticeable design feature, which I would prefer.
I think the arch is an elegant solution to a difficult engineering problem and am very satisfied with its functionality. I've been on a 290 with SS arch and liked the greater visibility (wonder if it can be retrofitted?) It's also a less noticeable design feature, which I would prefer.
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