Re: 16'-22' Boat Suggestions?

Posted By: Mark - almost-a-Hunter 212-in-Seattle
Date: 2/12/02 10:49p.m.

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In Response To: Re: 16'-22' Boat Suggestions? (Roger Notarian)

I've been researching your same requirements for the better part of the last year (under 2500 lbs - including trailer -, room for 2 adults & 2 kids overnight, somewhat stable) and am considering a 2001 Hunter 212. I've scheduled my sea trial for this coming weekend and plan on really testing it's heeling capacity (my wife has the same concerns as yours). It's rather beamy (8'6") for it's length (21') which may help offset the lack of fixed ballast. It has a rather spartan ammenities, but I'm relegating my usage to day sailing. The APC Plastic hull is advertised as being much stronger than traditional fiberglass and should cleanup easy. It's not as elegant as some of the other reccomendations - it's seems to be designed for the "low maintenance" minded. There's not a lot of them out there (any insight from this group would be much welcomed) but the few reviews at the HunterOwners.com site seem to be favorable. (link enclosed) I'll let you know how the trial goes - if you are interested. Good Luck - the search can be a lot of fun.

Hunter 212 Owners' Reviews

Messages In This Thread

16'-22' Boat Suggestions? -- Roger Notarian -- 2/11/02 7:02p.m.

Re: 16'-22' Boat Suggestions? -- Tod Mills -- 2/11/02 7:32p.m.

Re: 16'-22' Boat Suggestions? -- John Precision 18 -- 2/11/02 7:39p.m.

I agree, the the R22....... -- Rik, Rhodes 22 - Minnesota -- 2/11/02 8:35p.m.

I have a friend with a 19 Oday -- Wayne (SC 22' Eclipse) Pensacola, Fl -- 2/11/02 7:52p.m.

If you don't mind adding a foot... -- GEN Santana 2023 SE Michigan -- 2/11/02 8:26p.m.

Weren't the Freedom 21's an unstayed mast? -- Jim Noud S2 6.7 Michigan -- 2/12/02 4:02a.m.

Yes, but they have a deep fin keel...Try Cat boats like compac suncat -- DavidW, beneteau f235, MN -- 2/12/02 5:15a.m.

Most, but not all... -- John Persons -- 2/12/02 10:35a.m.

Cape Dory............ -- Shelby -- 2/12/02 5:57a.m.

Look at those new Compac Suncat's -- Donnie, Windrose 22, Raleigh -- 2/12/02 6:00a.m.

Re: Here are a few -- Jeff G. Indiana, US Yacht 21 -- 2/12/02 6:01a.m.

Seward Fox - Just one problem... -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/12/02 7:55a.m.

Re: Seward Fox - Just one problem... -- Steve Haines -- 2/12/02 8:36a.m.

Re: Seward Fox - Just one problem... -- Al - Seaward Fox -- 2/12/02 3:11p.m.

Enough storage area? -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/12/02 3:40p.m.

Well said -- Al - Seaward Fox -- 2/12/02 4:29p.m.

Re: Enough storage area? -- Steve Haines -- 2/12/02 6:05p.m.

Re: Enough storage area? -- Tim Marks-Seaward Fox- Honolulu, HI -- 2/12/02 8:17p.m.

Re: Enough storage area? -- Steve Haines -- 2/13/02 6:03a.m.

Kittywake on E-bay -- Sid -- 2/12/02 10:32a.m.

Difference between a 16' boat and a 22' boat is significant... -- Brian, Precision 23, Lake Lanier, GA -- 2/12/02 12:48p.m.

Boats Grow Expotentially, by Length -- Sid -- 2/12/02 12:56p.m.

Consider these: -- Bob Pr., S2 6.7 - "The TARDIS," N.E., KS -- 2/12/02 1:14p.m.

Re: 16'-22' Boat Suggestions? -- Richard H - NM (Mac 25) -- 2/12/02 5:52p.m.

Re: 16'-22' Boat Suggestions? -- Roger Notarian -- 2/12/02 6:35p.m.

 Re: 16'-22' Boat Suggestions?  -- Mark - almost-a-Hunter 212-in-Seattle -- 2/12/02 10:49p.m.