What are differences between 26 and 260

[Calvin Smith]

I am seriously considering buying a hunter 26 or hunter 260 but am completely confused about the difference between the 2 models except one is newer and more expensive. I would appreciate any feedback about the differences. I plan to do mostly lake sailing but would hope to get to the coast 3 or 4 times a year and take short offshore sails. Again thanks. By the way, I'm always in the market for a good deal if you want to move up to a bigger boat and are located in a 400-500 mile radius of macon ga.

 

[Ron Mehringer]

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Calvin - I'll start by saying the 26/260 is a really nice boat. Comfortable, roomy and better performance than I expected. As far as the differences go, you best be will be search the archives, as this subject has been repeated a number of times. Hopefully you'll be a HOW member sometime soon.

 

[Tom]

Differences 26/260

The 260 has:Sugar scoop transome with integrated, telescoping swim ladderOptional wheel steering availableOpening port above aft berthsmaller aft berth (due to transome modifications)Extra Cabinet in galley, above sink/coolerPermanent struts that support mast while raisingOptional Bow roller1 burner Butane stove instead of 2 burner alcohol6 inches longer on water line260 DOESN"T have the cockpit table that stores under V-berth that was provided with the 26.The rudder setup is different on the boats.

 

[Mark Burrows]

Most important differece

Never mind all of the other differences. The H26 has a cool red and blue squiggle. The 260 has that tasteless brown wiggle.MarkPS 26 will probably cost you $5K less.