Question:
Am considering a Hunter sail boat. My first experience with sail. Any
recommendations/cautions/advise, etc.?
Answer:
- Hire a professional surveyor.
- I too at one time considered a Hunter as a first boat and as a 2nd boat.
I think you get alot of boat for your money but as a first boat I would
first determine where I am going to sail it. If it is inland waters I would
look at something like a 19 foot boat. Check out Flying Scots. It is an older
design but is also a one design class. (Means that if you race against another
one both boats are usually equal) It is trailerable too. People who I know that
have older Hunters usually complain about quality issues. New boats may be
better. Best suggestion is join a local sail club that has races and cruises. Offer
to help and you will be sailing in no time at all. You can try a lot of boats and
then make your decision on what is best for the area you are going to use it.
