We own a 95 H26 that the 260 is a carbon copy of.
Hunter 26 foot sailboats are great fun, fast and almost big enough for live aboards. We flatout love our boat! We spend at least 3 days a week on ours during the summer and most often more days living aboard. The 260 has nicer lines, a better water system and very small changes in cabin storage. Many have marine heads rather than porta-potties and that is a manditory requirement in my opinion. The later 260 have wheel steering. I prefer the tiller for the feel of what the boat wants and because it offers a much easier cockpit to work in if single handing. The 260's that are called 270's have inboard diesel power. The outboard equiped 260's have less maintanance and lack the diesel fuel smell. Do you want a trailerable sailboat? If no...then proceed. Now that I have walked totally around your first question I'll spill my guts. If you want a 26 foot Hunter buy a H26. Spend the money you save spend for spinnakers, marine heads, solid vangs, electronics and other go-fast goods. Learn, practice and sail the boat wisely and hard...or..step into the 30 foot class two years earlier. Ray S/V Speedy
