1988 hunter 26.5 sailboat review

HUNTER 26.5 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of HUNTER 26.5. Built by Hunter Marine (USA) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1985. It has a hull type of Wing Keel and LOA is 8.1. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.17. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

HUNTER 26.5 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about HUNTER 26.5 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, accomodations, contributions, who builds hunter 26.5.

HUNTER 26.5 is built by Hunter Marine (USA).

When was HUNTER 26.5 first built?

HUNTER 26.5 was first built in 1985.

How long is HUNTER 26.5?

HUNTER 26.5 is 6.83 m in length.

What is mast height on HUNTER 26.5?

HUNTER 26.5 has a mast height of 9.3 m.

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For racing you’ll want to unload the grill & propane tank. It would also be handy to have another set of winches for the spinnaker, though the cockpit might get a touch crowded. What are the sails like?  

Compare to an S2 7.9 for speed and sailing to rating, room down below, cockpit, but look the 7.9's over carefully - many are long in the tooth  

With a minimum of effort the Hunter 26.5 can be raced in mixed fleet racing well. I liked the layout of these boats as you mention. This boat won't require winches for the spinnaker if you put ratchet blocks behind the primaries. This will NOT compete head to head with an S2 7.9, but can outpace a 25.5, and the catalina 25 quite well. To beat its own rating you'll need to equip it with at least radial sails and you'll need to do acceptable symmetrical spin work. If you race JAM, this boat will mop up off wind, except DDW. Getting point out of the boat will require you to sail smarter, by feathering upwind. Check, because I don't believe they made anything other than the wing keel model. Because of the mounting location of the tiller, you must get crew outward earlier. These boats overpower early, and dig in, so they need to be flatter than you would think to get proper speed. A good analog knotmeter will be a requirement, or at least one that updates quickly. When I say little heel, I'd say anything under 10 degrees. We have had a local guy sail with our PA fleet, a 25.5 (smaller and slower than the 26.5) with inboard, who was VERY successful with the boat. He ran a cruising spinnaker, and radial sails. The boat kept speed with my Capri 25, with new sails off wind, where I killed him was upwind, and DDW. What is interesting is he swore the boat did well over on its ear, and he frequently sailed the boat past 20 degrees of heel. So maybe this negates my earlier argument, but he might have done better if he kept flatter. Either way I always liked the Hunter 26.5 for a sleeper PHRF boat. Just don't expect to compete with Js and such, but play the ratings game, and make sure you sail better than your own. If you want to go crazy strip the boat to the minimum gear for safety (no cushions), and find a way to get that outboard off the stern while racing.  

Turns out it's a wing keel I ain't interested. I heard elsewhere boat liked heel and weight forward. Pull out all excess weight code 6 main put a bottom on it..........well, not this one.  

Headroom cramped Fractional rig. PHRF 189 at best so slow to average Better ar light winds like most Hunters, especially those under 35 Probably can get at a good price and can serve as a family boat A racing boat it is not  

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1988 Hunter 26.5

Onekama, Michigan

Make Hunter

Category Racer Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1988 Hunter 26.5 CLEAN, IN THE WATER AND READY TO SAIL. 1988 Hunter 26.5 Racer/Cruiser Sailboat w/15hp Honda Outboard w/Electric Start and Remote Controls. This clean Hunter is in the water and ready to sail. Roomy cabin with port and starboard sates, forward V-Berth and mid-double berth. Compact galley with alcohol stove and sink. The cockpit is roomy with cushions and cockpit speakers. Autopilot Tiller Tender, CDI Roller Furling w/155 Genoa and Gleason Cruising Spinnaker w/Sock. Very nice boat, call today.

1988 Hunter 26.5 sloop Sailboat

Drummond, Michigan

Category Sloop Sailboats

Length 26.5

The vessel is in good condition.. It comes with it's own stand. I purchased this vessel in 2008 and have used it in North Channel and surrounding waters. The boat is currently at the Drummond Island Yacht Haven.in Michigan.on it's stand. Specifications: LOA 26.5 Ft, LWL 22.5 ft, Beam 9 ft, Draft 3.6 ft, Displacement 4400 lbs, Ballast wing keel 1800 lbs, Mast hgt. 38.9ft, head room 5.6 ft, Equipment: Main sail 110% Genoa. Roller reefing jIb, storm Jib Danforth Anchor with anchor locker. Built in head with holding tank. Marine TV,TV antenna with rack for TV. AC system with 3 bank charger. Electric portable stove. Also alcohol stove, Microwave oven , stainless steel sink AC plugs throughout ship. DC lights throughout ship. Two 31 Batteries, DC voltage meter, AC circuit breakers DC circuit breakers, Ice chest, Built in boarding ladder. Horseshoe life ring. Life jackets . Electronics: 2 Lowrance HDS 8 inch chart plotters, HD Radar, depth sounder, wind instrument , Horizon fog and hailing instrument. External Speakers fore and aft. VFH radio, all accessible from cockpit. Surveyor told me rudder has a water problem common with this vessel. Each fall I drill holes in bottom of rudder, I have had no problem since. The survey on this Vessel was $12000. I have added: 2 chart plotters, a new compass, Radar, a second depth finder, 3 bank Charging system, an AC system, Hailer, Auto fog horn system, Wind gauge, Roller furling. new Jib, and TV and TV accessories. The new additions are well over $6000 I am using Navionic chips which covers all the Great Lakes and the North channel. I taught Navigation at School Craft College for many years. I feel this is the best chart system on the market as I have the capability of setting up a safe water mark on the chart. So all water 6 feet and deeper is colored white and water shallower is blue. Boat and stand are on Drummond Island. It is buyer's responsibility to pick up here. This boat has 2 chart plotters. If you want a lower price, I am willing to sell it with one chart plotter minus the radar. this price can be negotiated.

1997 Hunter 26

Roswell, Georgia

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1997 Hunter 26 DimensionsLOA: 25 ft 9 inBeam: 8 ft 11 inLWL: 23 ft 2 inMinimum Draft: 1 ft 9 inMaximum Draft: 6 ft 0 inDisplacement: 5000 lbsBallast: 2000 lbsBridge Clearance: 40 ft 4 inTanksFresh Water Tanks: 1 (5 Gallons)AccommodationsNumber of double berths: 2Number of cabins: 1Number of heads: 1Electrical EquipmentElectrical Circuit: 12VAccommodationsKing sized aft berthLarge V-berthSS sink w/12V pumpTinted Slider HatchHEADROOM 5'3"/6'3" W/HATCH UPEnclosed head compartment w/vanity and SS sink...Porta Potti head.Hanging wet lockerWith a king aft berth, a large v berth, enclosed head with porta potti, and a galley with stove and sink provides a spacious, open comfortable interior space. A drop down dinette converts to a berth for 2. Ample portlights, several opening ports and hatches provide for ventilation and lighting. Roomy and comfortable for you and your guest.GalleyCounter w/sink L-shaped galley area w/storageRemovable Cooler12 Volt Water PumpDish StorageElectricalStandard 12 Volt System w/solar panelNavigation Lights, Masthead Anchor Lights, Running Lights & Cabin LightsSteaming LightSails & RiggingMain - Original Good ConditionJib - Original Good conditionFractional Rig w/Support StrutsHalyard/Sheet WinchesNew Internal Halyards Lead to CockpitMast CrutchWinch HandleDeckCockpit tableCockpit Backrest Anchor locker with anchor/rode Walk-Thru transom w/stern rail seatsSS Fold down swim/boarding LadderLarge cockpitContoured SeatsStern rail seatsCoaming storage compartmentsFootbrace & cockpit table supportTiller SteeringDock Fenders & Misc. GearLife Jackets  NEW Bimini, sale cover and jib bag rear bunk has new foam and cover Nissan 9.8 outboard 2 stroke with 3 gal tank

2017 Hunter 26

2017 Hunter 26 DimensionsLOA: 25 ft 9 inBeam: 8 ft 11 inLWL: 23 ft 2 inMinimum Draft: 1 ft 9 inMaximum Draft: 6 ft 0 inDisplacement: 5000 lbsBallast: 2000 lbsBridge Clearance: 40 ft 4 inTanksFresh Water Tanks: 1 (5 Gallons)AccommodationsNumber of double berths: 2Number of cabins: 1Number of heads: 1Electrical EquipmentElectrical Circuit: 12VAccommodationsKing sized aft berthLarge V-berthSS sink w/hand pumpTinted Slider HatchHEADROOM 5'3"/6'3" W/HATCH UPEnclosed head compartment w/vanity and SS sink...Porta Potti head.Hanging wet lockerManual water systemWith a king aft berth, a large v berth, enclosed head with porta potti, and a galley with stove and sink provides a spacious, open comfortable interior space. A drop down dinette converts to a berth for 2. Ample portlights, several opening ports and hatches provide for ventilation and lighting. Roomy and comfortable for you and your guest.GalleyCounter w/sink L-shaped galley area w/storageRemovable Cooler12 Volt Water PumpDish StorageElectricalStandard 12 Volt System w/solar panelNavigation Lights, Masthead Anchor Lights, Running Lights & Cabin LightsSteaming LightSails & RiggingMain - Original Good ConditionJib - Original Good conditionFractional Rig w/Support StrutsHalyard/Sheet WinchesNew Internal Halyards Lead to CockpitMast CrutchWinch HandleDeckCockpit tableCockpit Backrest  Anchor locker with anchor/rodeWalk-Thru transom w/stern rail seatsSS Fold down swim/boarding LadderLarge cockpitContoured SeatsStern rail seatsCoaming storage compartmentsFootbrace & cockpit table supportTiller SteeringDock Fenders & Misc. GearLife Jackets  Nissan 9.8 outboard 2 stroke with 3 gal tank

1994 Hunter H26

Mishawaka, Indiana

1994 Hunter H26, $14,000/Best Offer 26' Sloop, Swing Keel, Water Ballast, Wheel Steering, Dual Axle Trailer, Trailerable Weight about 6000lbs.This boat is hands down the biggest "small boat" ever produced, I lived aboard her all last year comfortably, took a half dozen friends sailing every weekend and trailered her home at the end of the season easily. She sleeps four, two in aft berth, two in forward V-Berth, there is an enclosed head with sink and electric portapottie. There is a ton of storage under the seats and V Berth. The cockpit is huge, fits 6-8 easily with Rail Seats. This model was made from 94-98, then 99-04 they made minor changes like adding rail seats and a steering wheel and called it the H260, but used 260's are $20k-30k, this boat has those upgrades and at the used H26 price.It is super clean and can be sailed or lived aboard today with zero additional work. The boat went thru a complete refit last season including...*Edson wheel steering, (pull pull system)*New (2) Batteries*New Marine Charger*New Invertor*New Koolatron Powered Ice Box*New LED Interior Lights*New Custom Built Removable Teak/Plexi Cabin Doors, w/ Storage Bags*New Thick Cockpit Cushions*New Interior Cushion Upholstery*New LED TV w/ built in DVD*New PortaPotie, "Thetford Curve" w/ Electric Flush*New Velcro Screen enclosures for Cabin Door and Hatch*New Battery Switch*New wiring Throughout*New Shore Power Cord*New Auto Shore Power/Battery Switch*New VHF, New Handheld (not wired)*New Chrome Engine Controls on Pedestal*New Cabin Fans*New Pump Faucets in Galley and Head*New Anchor, w/ Light Duty Rode*New Sunbrella Snap On Companionway Hatch Covers*New Fenders*New Jib Sheet (uninstalled)*New Main Sheet*New Harken Main Sheet Blocks*New Rear Bulkhead, w/ storage shelves, and battery hatch*New Bilge Pumps (2)*New Water Tanks in Galley and Head*New 2.5 Gal Fuel Tank*New Trailer Lights/Wiring*Interior Table Refinished*Stove was removed and space beneath replaced with wet bar area.Boat also has*Tomotsu 9.9 Outboard (Serviced last season, runs perfect)*Rail Seats (Factory Installed)*Rod Holder*Lewmar #6 Winches*Boom Sail Cover*Main Sail*Hank on Jib*Bimini Top*Lowarance GPS*Compass*Swim Ladder*Fire Extinguisher*Anchor w/ Heavy Line and Chain Rode*Dodger and Frame*Dual Axle Trailer w/ surge brakesHull is solid, deck is solid for its age. Needs wax and bottom paint. The bimini top and boom cover are faded, but still completely functional.We will Deliver this boat anywhere for $2 per mile. $17000

1994 Hunter Hunter26

North Miami Beach, Florida

Private Seller (786) 290-5057 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1994 Hunter Hunter26, The Hunter 26 is a water ballasted with a retracting centerboard and rudder capable of floating in to feet of water and easily ramp launched. On the road the trailer and boat weight 5,500 lbs. 2-stroke outboard 8 hp Jonson 1991. 8 g fuel tank.2 dry batteries. Other - standard equipment. Located on the water North Miami Beach. Text or call me (786)290-5057. Price: $9000 as is Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1986 Hunter 28.5

Ravena, New York

1986 Hunter 28.5 1986 Hunter 28.5 in good condition; Harrstick aftermarket sails: main, 100% jib, 153% genoa, spinnaker, storm jib, spare main (original equipment) ; B and R mast (double spar) with new main and spinnaker halyards, Windex and VHF antenna; pressurized hot and cold water (30 gal tank); galley with two-burner alcohol stove, ice box, sink, Jabsco marine head, newly rebuilt  and 20 gal. holding tank, sink, shower, aft sleeping berth, forward v-berth, folding dining table, 6 ft headroom; Yanmar model 26M20F 2-cylinder 18 HP diesel auxiliary engine with folding propeller installed and original, spare, two bladed prop; 4 ft. shoal fin keel; knot meter, depth meter, Sony FM radio/CD player.Easy to sail single handed with all lines leading to the cockpit; stable and fast.Can be seen at Coeymans Landing Marina, Coeymans, NY by appointment.

1997 Hunter 40.5 LEGEND

Long Beach, California

Model 40.5 Legend

MON SOLEIL This beautiful Hunter Legend has been kept in excellent condition and no expense has been spared to keep her that way! If you are looking for an exceptionally well kept, capable, and FULLY CRUISE EQUIPPED sailboat that is turn-key ready now please allow us to introduce you to "MON SOLEIL" today! Basic Details Make: Hunter Model: 40.5 Length: 42.2 ft Price: $ 104,900 Year: 1997 Condition: Bristol Location: Long Beach, CA, USA Boat Name: MON SOLEIL Hull Material: Fiberglass Number of Engines: 1 Fuel Type: Diesel Total Power: 50 hp Number: 5900126 Measurements Cruising Speed: 7 kn LOA: 42 ft 2 in (Oversize SS Double Anchor Roller) LWL: 37 ft 7 in Beam: 13 ft 6 in Max Bridge Clearance: 63 ft 3 in Ballast: 8000 lb Displacement: 20000 lb Displacement Type: Dry Load Windlass: Electric Windlass Electrical Circuit: 12V Fuel Tanks #: 1 Fuel Tanks Capacity: 40 gal Fuel Tanks Material: Aluminum Fresh Water Tanks #: 4 Fresh Water Tanks Capacity: 150 gal Fresh Water Tanks Material: Plastic Holding Tanks #: 1 Holding Tank Capacity: 40 gal Holding Tanks Material: Plastic Number of single berths: 1 Number of double berths: 3 Number of Cabins: 2 Number of Heads: 2 Auxiliary Power Engine #1 Engine Make: Volvo Penta Engine Model: MDL 26 Primary Engines: Inboard Drive Type: Direct Drive Hours: unknown Power: 50 hp Propeller Type: Stainless Steel AutoStream Feathering 3 Blade Accommodations This vessel sleeps seven, two in the aft cabin, two in a forward double, two in a convertible settee/galley table and one in a straight settee. There are two heads and showers. The closets are cedar lined, navigation station and window treatments. Galley The vessel has a Full galley which is L shaped to Port with double stainless steel sinks, Princess gimbaled propane range & oven, Top and front loading refrigerator/freezer, Goldstar Microwave oven and lots of storage & counter space. Electronics Cockpit Helm Station Raymarine C 90 w/ GPS Raymarine Auto Pilot ST 7002 Raymarine ST 60, Speed, Depth and Wind Icom M504 VFH Radio Navigation Station Raymarine C 90 w/ GPS Icom M802 4F Marine Icom Remote M504 Xantrex 1000 Link Electrical 12 Volt DC & 100 Volt AC System with breaker panels Waterproof shore power and telephone cables (4) 6 Volt House Batteries AGM 12 Volt AGM Engine battery Heart Freedom 30 Inverter/battery charger Built-in solar panel for engine battery Auto and manual bilge pumps Sail and Winches Sails Main with Dutchman Flaking System Roller Furling Jib w. sun cover Assymetrical Winches Lewmar Two Speed Self Tailing # 44 Lewmar # 48 Self Tailing (2) Lewmar # 30 Self Tailing (1) Deck Stainless steel bow & stern pulputs Double life lines Stainless steel hand rails Electric Anchor windlass Bruce type claw anchor with chain and anchor rode Anchor well & bow roller Aluminum toe rails Disclaimer The Owner offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Owner's personal items excluded.

1995 Hunter 26

Prospect, Pennsylvania

1995 Hunter 26 Boat is located in Prospect,Pennsylvania.Please contact the owner @ 724-325-4704 or ...This Hunter 26 water ballast boat is a great boat to trailer. Mast raising system makes it easy to be up and ready. Shallow draft/trailerable aspect of the boat means you can launch, retrieve and sail anywhere. Cabin space below is enough for a family to day sail or weekend cruise. This boat is solid, safe and easy to manage. Boat and equipment is in very good condition Trailer - all steel sections have been primed and repainted. Tires in good condition. Stored inside in winter. Always in fresh water. Boat is in Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park, Prospect, PA LWl 23.16 ft. Beam 9.00 Draft board up 1.75 ft. Draft board down 6.00 ft. Displacement 5,000 (including ballast) Ballast 2000 lbs. Mast Height over water 40.33 ft. Sail area 291.35 Doyle mainsail 1995 - good condition Reef points on mainsail Fully battened mainsail Doyle 1995 Headsail - good condition 12 volt electrical 2 batteries w/master switch Lights: cabin, Nav, Anchor Stern rail seats w/cushions Large cockpit with seats & cushions Retractable motor mount Tiller steering Large companionway for easy access Halyards lead back to cockpit Center board control from cockpit Cockpit table w/storage Sailcover Bimini 8 HP Tohatsu electric start w/cockpit controls-w/6 gal fuel tank Cabin cushions - excellent condition Enclosed head compartment-hanging locker Table rotates forward to make V berth Lazy Jacks Anchors -2 Fire Extinguishers -2 Depth Finder Compass Roller furling jib Mast raising system Owners manual w/all equipment documents Boat hook. Make: Hunter Model: 26 Length: 26 Dealer: BoatsFSBO.com ID: 256174 Ad provided by BoatingBay

1998 Hunter 26' 260

West Palm Beach, Florida

Boat is in great condition. Draws only 18in when the center board is up. This boat is perfect as a trailerable family cruiser. It is almost 8.5 feet wide and over 26 feet long. It has the new 260 layout with a wheel and a floor plan superior to the older Hunter 26. There have been many additions to the boat. At the helm, engine controls were added to make available speed and shifting. The motor and rudder are linked so they both steer together. It has a Garmin 411 GPS sounder unit that provides depth and speed information in addition to geographic information. There is a Bimini over the cockpit, a 25 watt VHF radio and an AM/FM CD Stereo. Shore power charger, butane stove, a cooler in the galley. It has a magna propane grill mounted on the railing. All safety equipment included. The bottom paint is in good condition and the tandem trailer is NEW.Boat is located in a Marina in Port Orange near Daytona Beach.The slip it is currently in may be able to be taken over by new owner - it is in a prime slip. Additional items/equipment professionally installed in the last 12 months:3 new deep cycle batteries, battery switch and tester. 5 additional LED spot lights2 original Hunter windows with screens, one in the head, one in the galley.20" flat screen TV in the salon and a 10" flat screen in the aft birth with outside antennae.2 fans installed, one in salon, one in galley.SS bow anchor rollerNew 9.8 Tohatsu long shaft outboard with approx 3 hours.New original Edsen pedestal engine controlsNew compact counter top microwaveNew 5000 BTU AC with custom leak proof hood for bow hatch.

1997 Hunter 26.6

St Augustine, Florida

Private Seller (352) 246-9097 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1997 Hunter 26.6,affordable cruising..fun and easy to sail..9.9 Yamaha 4 stroke..shore powersolar chargerVHS weatherclean cabin, roomy, 6.3ft head room, sleeps six.unused head with pump out..plow anchortrailer includedself raising mast, swing keel to 18inches!!st augustine conch house [email protected] $11200, 3522469097 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1994 Hunter 26

Private Seller (786) 290-5057 Photos Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1994 Hunter 26, The Hunter 26 is a water ballasted with a retracting centerboard and rudder capable of floating in to feet of water and easily ramp launched. On the road the trailer and boat weight 5,500 lbs. 2-stroke outboard 8 hp Jonson 1991. 8 g fuel tank. 2 dry batteries. Other - standard equipment. Located on the water North Miami Beach. Text or call me (786)290-5057. Price: $6500 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1982 Hunter 30 sailboat

Lanett, Alabama

BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY ***wow 2 x's relisting in under 5 days*** please be serious this costs me money EVERY TIME TO RELIST 1982 Hunter 30 comes with 3 sails yanmar 2GM motor (does run but needs fluids and filters changed) all electrical works BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY 5.25 draftshower,toilet,sink kitchen has stove,ice box,and sink sleeps 6 no trailer is in a rented dock at west point lake dock rent is $135/month (includes water, electric, and use of a shower house dock rent is current BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLYpics on add were taken 11/26/2016 BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLYboat has current GA registration until 2019, it is in my name shown by APPOINTMENT only(private dock,must have appointment) I have it insured with US boat insurance for $15,000 this is a steal of a deal won't find a 30 any cheaper BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY 478/972/7643BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY IF YOU WANT ME TO FINANCE YOU HERE IS MY TERMSPRICE WILL BE $5,000 FIRM $1400 DOWN $300 MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS. YOU WILL ALSO BE PAYING DOCK RENT $135/MONTHBOAT WILL STAY AT CURRENT DOCK UNTIL PAID IN FULLWHEN PAID IN FULL YOU CAN MOVE IT OR KEEP AT SAME DOCK I AM NOT NEGOTIABLE IF I AM DOING YOU A FAVOR AND TAKING A RISK ON YOU PAYING ME MONTHLY BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY IF YOU HAVE CASH TO PAY ME IN FULL I WILL ACCEPT $3,000DOCK RENT IS DUE 2/9/2017 NEW OWNER WILL PAY IT BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY DON'T SCREW UP MY AUCTION. IF YOU WANT ME TO FINANCE YOU READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS ABOVE AND CALL DON"T CLICK BUY IT NOW BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY I HAVE WAY MORE IN THIS BOATPURCHASED ANOTHER SAILBOATPLEASE BE SERIOUS WITH YOUR CALLS/EMAILSI HAVE NO TIME FOR DREAMERS BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY BUY IT NOW FOR $3000 IS FOR A CASH SALE ONLY THANKS SO MUCH HAVE A BLESSED DAY

1998 Hunter 260

Orlando, Florida

1998 Hunter 260 This boat is in like new condition. Draws only 18 inches when the center board is up. Boat is perfect as a trailer-able family cruiser. It is almost 8.5 feet wide and a little over 26 feet long. It has the new 260 layout with a wheel and a floor plan superior to the older Hunter 26.  There have been many additions to the boat. At the helm, we added engine controls to make available speed and shifting. The motor and rudder are linked so they both steer together. It has a Garmin 411 GPS sounder unit that provides depth and speed information in addition to geographic information. There is a bimini over the cockpit, a 25 watt CHF radio and an AM/FM Cd Stereo.  Shore power charger, butane stove, a cooler in the galley. It has a magna propane grill mounted on the railing. All safety equipment included. The bottom paint is in good condition and the tandem trailer is new.  Boat is currently docked on a freshwater lake in Central Florida near Orlando. Additional Items that have been professionally installed: 3 new deep cycle batteries, battery switch and tester. 5 additional LED spot lights. 2 original Hunter windows with screens, one in the head and one in the galley. 20" flat screen T in the salon, and a 10" flat screen in the aft birth with outside antennae. 2 fans installed, one in the galley and one in hte salon. SS bow anchor roller. New 9.8 Tohatsu long shaft outboard with approximately 3 hours. New original Edsen pedestal engine controls. New compact counter top microwave. New 5000 BTU AC with custom leak proof hood for bow hatch.

1993 Hunter Passage Sailing Yacht with offshore capabilities

Savannah, Georgia

Make HUNTER

Model Passage 42

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 42.0

1993 Hunter Passage 42 - PROTEUS Set up for serious off-shore passage making and fully self-sufficient off-the-grid cruising. Has recently (beginning 2014) sailed in England, the coast of Europe and the western Med (2015) and crossed the Atlantic to the Caribbean (Nov 2015). Came up through the Caribbean (spring 2016). This yacht was never chartered, always privately owned, and meticulously cared for. All servicing and installations were done to a high standard. All safety equipment is up-to-date. The yacht participated in the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) which requires a high standard of safety equipment, training, and inspections. The yacht has been certified as a Class-A offshore sailing yacht. All documentation is available and will be conveyed to future owner. The previous owners lived aboard, loved every minute of it, but are now moving back on land for a few years and do not want the boat to sit and atrophy. She needs to go to a good home and to someone who will continue the journey! She has taken care of her owners for years and will continue to do so for many years to come. S/V PROTEUS is "overbuilt" and designed for extended offshore passage-making and off-the-grid cruising. Just want to jump all the way down to the USVI instead of going the super-slow way all the way through the Bahamas? Okay. The previous owners just made a passage from the Dominican Republic straight to Ft.Lauderdale (March 2016). Seven days offshore? No problem. PROTEUS has a thicker hull, reinforced rigging, extra backstay (B&R rigs normally don't have them). Massive solar panels, watermaker, genset, wind generator – all these advanced features make for a yacht that can go anywhere, do anything, and actually be comfortable while doing it. The solar panels were upgraded in 2015, and the owners report that they lived entirely off the solar panels and almost never used the generator while underway. Occasionally, you'll hear people scoff at production yachts for being only for "coastal" cruising. "Oh, I'd never cross an ocean in that!" Not the Passage 42! Did I mention she's cruised in the North Sea and English Channel recently? When there were only aluminum-hull Ovni's and other "extreme" sailboats and expedition yachts at the docks, PROTEUS was right in there with the best of them. All image were made in June 2016 except the two exterior shots, which were made in Spain and Gibraltar in June 2015. More photographs are available on request. Here is an interior walkthrough. Copy link: Interior Walkthrough Specifications: Rig: Isomat spar with (factory modified) B&R rig (additional backstay and reinforced staysail) Rig has recently been professionally surveyed/adjusted after Atlantic crossing. LOA: 42ft 6in / 12.9m Beam: 14ft / 4.27m Empty displacement: 20,500lbs / 9299kg / 10.25 tons Ballast: 7900lbs / 3583kg / 3.95 tons Keel: lead wing Mast height from waterline: 60ft 6in / 18.44m (Intracoastal Waterway: yes) Draft: 4ft 11in / 1.49m Theoretical hull speed: 8.3 knots (2015 Atlantic crossing, Cape Verdes to St.Lucia: 13 days) Capsize ratio: 1.94 Auxiliary power: 63hp Yanmar 4-JH2TE diesel, direct drive, dripless packing glandEngine Hours: total hours (approx) 3300 (less than 400 hours since last major overhaul by Yanmar certified engineer) Twin custom stainless steel sail arches, with dinghy davits Oversized bow-thruster (was intended for use in tidal areas)Bottom was painted in Summer 2015, but will need new bottom job soon. (Will include bottom job for purchase price.) Hardware: Barient 40 sheet winches (x2) Barient 32 halyard winches (x2) Harken ESP Type 2 furling gear (new 2015) mix of Lewmar & Harken blocks(These Barient winches are designed to be low-maintenance.) Tanks: Water: 150 gallons / 568 litres Fuel: 72 gallons / 265 litres Blackwater: 26 gallons / 98 litres (w/ macerator pump-out) Greywater: 5 gallons / 19 litres (w/ overboard pump) Navigation/Comms: Raymarine AIS-650 (collision avoidance)Raymarine Radome RD418D digital radar antenna (integrated to MFD at helm) (new 2015) Ritchie Binnacle compass ICOM M505 DSC marine VHF radio Raymarine ST50 depth, wind speed/direction, log ST7000 Autopilot (linear drive) ST4000 Autohelm (backup, needs service) Raymarine E80 plotter (SeaTalk integration throughout) Firdell Blipper radar reflector (permanent mast mount) Autohelm 600 Nav-center GPS (included, working but not used) Raymarine SL70 radar display (backup, included, working but not used) KVH satphone/tracphone/v-SAT (included in sale, but not installed - owners preferred hand-held SATphone) Furuno 207 WeatherFAX (paper print-out, extra paper included) Sail Inventory: Main: Dolphin Sails UK full-batten, 2 deep-reef (2013) Genoa: Dolphin Sails UK 105% furling genoa (2013)Staysail: UK Sails #4 heavy jib (2015) (ideal for heavy-weather sailing) Dolphin Sails custom LazyJack system Double-line reefing system All halyards/lines/sheets replaced October 2015Rigging in place for asymmetric spinnaker or parasailorRig-rite spinnaker car on mast track (2015)Spinnaker/whisker pole for downwind sailing (new 2015) Anchoring: 50m chain (likely needs to be checked) Lofrans Progress1 electric windlass Fortress anchor Aft-mount rope spool Entertainment: 32-inch plasma television (main salon) 17-inch LCD television (master cabin) Sony DVD player and Dolby 5.1 surround sound (w/ subwoofer) Pioneer radio/Bluetooth head-unit, speakers throughout and on traveler arch (new 2015) Safety: Plastimo SOLAS 4-man life raft ISAF/RORC flare packs (in date) ACR Satellite 406 EPIRB (registered 2015) High-flow electric bilge pump (new) with backup Manual 30gpm diaphragm bilge pump Fire extinguishers (some recently replaced 2015) Winchard jacklines on deck Electrical: Victron BlueSolar 140-watt solar panels (x2 = total 280w/17amp) SunForce Air-X 400-watt wind generator (serviced regularly) Kohler 8kW generator (needs servicing soon) Heart Freedom inverter/charger 120v/240v-50Hz/60Hz transformer (any power input okay: European/Caribbean/US/UK)50ft shore power plug with adaptors Interior Amenities: Gimbaled LP gas stove/oven Electric toilets (master stateroom is new 2015) Webasto ducted heat (serviced Winter 2014) Air conditioning (rebuild 2013) Dickinson Newport diesel heater (needs new diesel pump) Katadyn PowerSurvivor 80E water maker (4-6 g/h) Fridge Deep freezer Master Stateroom: Centerline bed, lots of storage, independent air conditioner unit, vanity, port settee. Master head: electric toilet, separate tub/shower with seat. Forward stateroom: Oversized centerline V-berth, vanity, hanging locker, and storage. Forward head: electric toilet and shower with independent sump. Dinghy:Zodiac 2.6m RIB. Engine not included (sorry, someone bought it already). Dinghy included purchase price. Known Issues:–The canvas cockpit enclosure will need to be replaced soon. It is at the end of its usable life. Sale price adjusted for this.–Bottom paint and standard bottom maintenance needed soon. Will include bottom job with sale price.–Kohler 8kw genset needs servicing soon.–House batteries need checking for possible replacement. Sale price adjusted for this.–Anchor rode has some age on it. Needs checked and/or replaced before extended use.–There is a slight rust stain on the starboard aft deck. Additional Details:This yacht is currently in storage for hurricane season and the winter, but can be made ready for viewing. Sea-trial with security deposit (refundable). PROTEUS is on the coast of Georgia. Arrangements can be made for delivery within a reasonable distance on the US East Coast. Arrangements will be made to assist the Buyer in learning all of this yacht's systems. Current owner offers contact for any questions after the sale of the yacht. Final Thoughts from the Owner:We truly love this boat. Because of our time on PROTEUS, we will never be the same. Everywhere we go and everything we do for the rest of our lives will be colored by our experiences sailing this yacht. And it's not like we're ridiculously rich – we did everything on a modest budget, mostly on savings – but we did it, and you can, too. If you were looking for a chance to cut the lines and live like you always dreamed, PROTEUS could be that chance. It was for us. England, Ireland, Gibraltar, Morocco, half the islands in the Caribbean... it was all in reach, just outside the window. We look back on it now and think: "What on earth did we just do!?!" But we did. PROTEUS took us there. She'll take you there. Disclaimer:The details of this vessel are offered in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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raising and lowering Hunter 26.5 mast

• Thread starter Dionysis
• Start date Sep 29, 2016
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My wife and I have a Hunter 26.5 sailboat that we keep on one side of the state during the spring summer and early part of the fall months but we want to take it to the other side of the state for the UT football season. It took us 6 hours (first time ever setting up a sailboat) to get this thing in the water the first time and we had to rent a $200 40' cherry picker to help set mast. Is this the only way to raise or lower the mast or does anyone else have any better suggestions. We want to move the boat to east TN next football season, but neither of us have 2 weeks that would allow us to take it via water. Our only option is to haul it out and haul it up there, but it was ALOT of trouble to launch originally, is there a better way to do this? Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.  

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justsomeguy

You could look into making or buying a "gin pole". https://tomeshew.wordpress.com/2014/07/09/stepping-the-mast-with-a-gin-pole/ Google it.  

Just like everything else, the first few times will take longer, and if you really pay attention to the process, you'll find ways of shaving time. We have prepping the 270 down to road ready in an hour and a bit, setup takes just over 2 because of the fiddle-farting with the loos gauges.  

Similar to the link above, we used a pole on our MacGergor 26d. We could go from road to water in 20 minutes once we practiced up. That was with 2 of us working. Then we reused the block and tackle for a boom vang. Ken  

Crazy Dave Condon

Dionysis; Take a couple of photos of the deck, mast step and side shot of the boat. It has been some time so I need to remember. Then lets go from there. the 26.5 has a backstay. You are one of those. Use to place boats along the TN river at Concord Sailing Club, Ft. Louden/Tellico and so forth. I use to call Tellico, Snail Darter Lake. The old timers get a chuckle when I say that. I think one of the fellows use to go up the river on a power boat from the old Hunter Marine. If you know the James River in Virginny, it is hard to sail where the two rivers form the James unless you have a canoe. In my case a kayak is great but I turned mine over twice (new) last month which I call now the USS Titanic.  

Forget Football, it's only a game. Go Sailing. Way more fun than watching a bunch of kids chase each other around.  

waiting on those photos and if memory serves me that is a reverse transom style on his boat which has to be considered. Also advise as to mast mfg. is another consideration. Please more photos as suggested.  

Crazy Dave, I went up to the boat today to install a new chart plotter depth finder combo and completely forgot to take the pics you requested. I will be back up there Saturday. I will take them then and post for you. Thanks for the help.  

You are welcome sir.  

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1988 Hunter 26.5

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Seller's Description

Hunter 26.5, 1988 Fractional Rig offered for $6,800 Located in Port Aransas, Texas

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA: 26.58 LWL: 22.42 BEAM: 9 ft. DISPLACEMENT: 4,400 lbs. BALLAST: 1,800 LBS. MAST HEIGHT: 38.75 SAIL AREA: 304 ft. STEERING: Tiller

Wing keel w/3.5 draft Walk-through cockpit 23 gallon fresh water tank under v-birth Sleeps 5 Single sink Alcohol stove Open transom w/swim ladder Fold-up table in companionway

OTHER FEATURES:

2010 Nissan 9.8 hp 4 stroke outboard w/electric start & power tilt. 2 self-tailing winches & 1 winch on companionway top. Furling standard headsail w/Sunbrella cover. Main sail w/sail cover in good shape. Traveler at base of cockpit door. Bimini frame included. Powder-coated boom & spreaders. Very user friendly jiffy reef system.

MAINTENANCE LOG:

New standing rigging 2018. New running rigging 2018. Recent bottom job 2018 w/4 coats of paint plus 1 coat ablative paint. Quarterly bottom cleaning by diver.

Lifejackets, bumper, 2 winch handles & radio included.

Haydee is an excellent day sailing vessel for use in the bay, lake or Gulf.

She has been used on a regular basis. Very easy to sail, comfortable and will provide many hours of fun on the water.

This beauty is ready to sail!

or phone 210-262-8445 or Tricia 210-912-8007 Please leave a message if no answer.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Deep keel: 4.25’.

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