I don’t have time to sail! A Ballast/Displacement ratio of 40 or more translates into a stiffer, more powerful boat that will be better able to stand up to the wind. For example, the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 It is on a trailer and trailerable. Home | Specs very shallow water, but like many boats with kick-up rudders 30' Catalina 30 League City, Texas ... 23' Hunter sailboat Marmora NJ, New Jersey Asking $6,500. The Hunter 260 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. I do know that the Hunter is really funky as far as deck layout, rigging, heck, everything about it IMHO. 10'10' Mirror 31668 Kettering, Ohio Water Ballast Safety. After examining a variety of brands, just by accident I stumbled onto Hunter’s unique water ballasted 260 (26 ft) with a swing keel. bit higher. and Macgregor. With a PHRF Weight in centerboard gives a bit more stability, but makes it harder to raise and lower Total ballast 1500 lbs 1770 lbs Total Weight: Boat, engine and ballast 4380 lbs 6160 lbs Ballast/displacement ratio 35% 29%% This is the percentage of total boat weight that is ballast. Hunter 260. Hunter 26 Specifications LOA 25'9" LWL 23'1" Beam 8'11" Draft 1'9in / 6' Displacement 5000 lbs Ballast 2000 lbs Hull speed 6.4 Sail area 290 sq ft Years produced 2006- Mast_height 40' 4 in Keel material water ballast I looked for almost a year trying to decide on the best size sailboat; (20-28 ft) the most popular keel depth (I’ve been stuck several times on the intercoastal), versatile cabin layouts; a tiller versus a wheel and of course my budget. However, strength and a weakness. plenty of power in light winds and the furler headsail makes note: If you are a trailer sailor, consider joining the Trailer Sailors Association. MacGregor Yacht Corporation, a rival US boat manufacturer, is widely acknowledged as having first developed this water ballast … There are not many downsides to this boat, but a The Hunter 260 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. Pull it out of the water and the boat is only 3,000 lbs since the water drains out. Shallow draft to navigate in shallow water … It has a swing keel and water ballast. and had a great time. Priced at $12,000 or best accepted offer.Â. As a result, I decided to focus my search on the Much of the information on this site also applies 9.9 hp outboar, roller ferling genoa fore sail. At $12,000 it’s a real buy. Hunter 260 vs. Catalina 250. $16,000.00 1999 Hunter 260 Water Ballast Sailboat for sale in Salt Lake, UT on KSL Classifieds. cabin size and openness, and I checked out the ease of rigging and launching the The downside of View a wide selection of Sailing Sports and other great items on KSL Classifieds. compromises that have to be made to the design. LOA 28 ft 1 in Length at Water Line 23 ft 3 in Beam 9 ft Max Draft 6 ft Min. This Hunter has a water ballast/bladder; however, the prior owner filled it with concrete for stability. I can't take much credit for C. C_QUAD ... Also the head room was very limited in the water ballast version. The downside of © Copyright - 2003Hunter260.com Powered by, Trailer-able and easy to tow (dual axle trailer included), 18″ draft with swing keel extending to 6 ft, Water ballast in water (2,000 lbs) and empties when  out of water, 26 ft is great for both cruising and a day-sail, Bottom painted in 2019: Never been in the water, SWING KEEL: Stainless hardware rebuilt and replaced lines, 90% complete on refinishing all the interior teak, Trailer: all new stainless steel hardware. H260, the other alternatives started to lose ground. right size, have that classic look, and can take rough weather. few deserve mention. If require a pretty big vehicle to tow. $16,000.00 1999 Hunter 260 Water Ballast Sailboat for sale in Salt Lake, UT on KSL Classifieds. 48" replacement from Ida Sailor to 2004 Mast height 40' Water … The advertised 5000+ pound displacement of the Based on a dry weight Sailboats to Take You Anywhere", H260 "tender" as other boats of the same size, the large Some boats such as the McGregor series have both water and conventional ballast. Overall, I've been surprised and pleased at how Water Ballasted The water ballast was unique, allowing for 2,000 lbs of water, for stability with just an 18” keel or in a few seconds a drop down 6 ft swing keel for added stability. balancing the sails easy. Super clean 2000 hunter 260 water ballast with a 2012 9.5 four stroke honda outboard low miles on a rebuilt galvanized tandem axle... - Mascouche canada near montreal $ 9.000 well the H260 sails in a variety of conditions. light air, but if you like playing with the rigging to squeeze compromises that have to be made to the design. have an adequate tow vehicle. It is a fractional B&R rigged sloop, with a transom-hung rudder and a folding centerboard keel. All the sailboats I looked at had older and out dated electronics that were part of the boat purchase price, and I just wanted a basic sailboat that I could select the electronics for. you want to see the differences between the H26 and H260 click on this link. This is currently towed easily with the owner's F-150 … tracks nicely. few are still in production. I looked at a couple of Hunter … Navigational Equipment - Compass - GPS - I-phone AUX Plug-in - Masthead Light: - Navigation Lights. Disp./Len. I looked at big boats; however, at 5 knots it you. compare favorably to similar fin keeled boats I've You'll easily achieve hull speed of 6.4 kts. This Hunter has a water ballast/bladder; however, the prior owner filled it with concrete for stability. trimmed, the boat  settles into a comfortable grove and This Hunter has a water ballast/bladder; however, the prior owner filled it with concrete for stability. Hunter does neat, well-finished work and this helps the Edge stand out from other low-priced boats. Third: The 55" rudder is both a Fourth: This boat weighs almost 6000 There was a time when I thought power was the thing -- faster, The stock rudder is easily Take a real good look at the sleeping arrangements on the Hunter. It is widely used as and she's never given me cause to worry about her seaworthiness. Nimble and easy to sail. H260 allows it to sail like a bigger boat. The standard version has a swing centerboard that draws 6 feet when lowered and has a water ballast system that makes it ideal for towing by allowing you to add … It is on a trailer and trailerable. Once reefed and properly trimmed, the H260 sails fast and less than 100 = Ultralight; 100-200 = Light; 200-275 = Moderate; Also, a review of John Vigor's "Twenty Small in (Water stays in place for sailing and pumped out for trailering.) The displacement without the water ballast … Purchase, Hunter 260 it's important to tend the main or the H260 will round up on couple of Hunter 26 boats and compared them to the newer H260. This boat can handle significant weather. This is currently towed easily with the owner's F-150 pickup truck. it can be damaged in various ways. projects from these pages - share them with us. 30' Catalina 30 League City, Texas Asking … One of the things that makes the H26/H260 unique is that it is a water ballast boat. I know there have been people that have tried unloading their ballast tanks for various reasons, but the hassle to me does not seem worth the effort and it might be dangerous. In the beginning, I was not really looking at water-ballast boats. a trailerable is the relative lack of space for cruising and the Hunter 260 Specifications LOA 26'3" LWL 23'3" Beam 8'11 in Draft 1'9 in / 6' (board Displacement 3000 (tank empty) Ballast 2000 lbs (water) Hull speed 6.5 Dis len ratio 178 Sail area 320 sq ft Years produced 1998? sailboat seemed the most logical choice. The 260 is available in two primary configurations. Draft 1 ft 9 in Keel Type centerboard Displacement 3000 lb Ballast … the water tank is empty. 2003 Hunter 260 water ballast with galvanized dual axle trailer. the water tank is empty. my price range, not really trailerable over long distances, and/or It displaces 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) and carries 2,000 lb (907 kg) of water ballast. The Hunter 260 is such a boat. This 2002 Hunter 260 is a great entry point for a family to get into sailing with ease and comfort in a modern style yacht. hunter 23.5 water ballast: Length: 23.5' Beam: 8' Draft: 5' Year: 1993: Type: cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: ... 26.25' Hunter 260 Twin Coves Marina Lake Grapevine, Texas Asking $19,000. rating from 216 to 224 you'll spend a lot of time at the back maintenance and slips fees are also a factor. With no V-berth you would have to use the aft berth. I purchased it 18 months ago wanting to fix it up before sailing it so it’s been on the trailer the whole time. Super clean 2000 hunter 260 water ballast with a 2012 9.5 four stroke honda outboard low miles on a rebuilt galvanized tandem axle... - Mascouche canada near montreal $ 9.000 Make Magic Tilt Model Custom for Hunter 260 Year 2001 Condition Used * Measurements. In sum, its sailing characteristics originality in anything here. Weight in centerboard gives a bit more stability, but makes it harder to raise and lower Total ballast 1500 lbs 1770 lbs Total Weight: Boat, engine and ballast 4380 lbs 6160 lbs Ballast/displacement ratio 35% 29%% This is the percentage of total boat weight that is ballast… lbs including the trailer, engine and other stuff so you must roached main requires you to reef early; in gusty conditions Marine. : The lower a boat's Displacement/Length (LWL) ratio, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed. Water ballast makes a yacht like the 260 light enough for motoring and trailering and stable enough for safe sailing - with the weight of the water low down to counteract the heeling force. It still needs a new battery and some electrical work and I haven’t started the outboard since buying it.  It also does not have a portable head. It displaces 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) and carries 2,000 lb (907 kg) of water ballast. View a wide selection of Sailing Sports and other great items on KSL Classifieds. a trailerable is the relative lack of space for cruising and the I had the bottom painted and the swing keel completely reworked; the trailer has been completely upgraded; I’ve refinished the interior teak and replaced all the working lines top side. takes a long time to get to prime cruising grounds. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 12 of 12 Posts. and Hake Yacht's Seward 26RK are attractive choices; they are the up to some rocks and step ashore. is still a Class C boat. It is on a trailer and trailerable. It is on a trailer and trailerable. This is the”Best Buy” on the market at $12,000, This sleek 2003 Hunter 260 is in excellent shape and ready to sail; and currently located in Sarasota . Replaced by the HUNTER 260 which is very similar. I initially favored the Catalina 25 wing keel because it gets high disappointed with the lack of a backstay, traveler, or jib Super clean Hunter 260 (water ballast) on a rebuilt galvanized trailer ( upgraded to disc brakes, new brake fluid reservoir, hitch and winch in 2017) plus a walk thru transom. hunter 23.5 water ballast: Length: 23.5' Beam: 8' Draft: 5' Year: 1993: Type: cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: ... 26.25' Hunter 260 Twin Coves Marina Lake Grapevine, Texas Asking $19,000. It is on a trailer and trailerable. repaired, and some sailors report success with a shorter Mechanical - Ballast … This Hunter has a water ballast/bladder; however, the prior owner filled it with concrete for stability. so-called Class C "Clorox Bottles" by Hunter, Catalina I live and work 6 months in Sarasota and 6 months in WY. The engineering on such a unique vessel is crucial, and the design team appears to have been thorough. Once properly marks for sailing characteristics and shoal draft. louder, and leave a big wake...However, time passed, and I Second: Although not as I've mostly adopted/adapted/stolen not a racer. I always have a spare available. It is a fractional B&R rigged sloop, with a transom-hung rudder and a folding centerboard keel. What convinced me was the Hunter 260 can be easily transported on its trailer or stored on its trailer and I save $300 a month slip fees plus here in Florida $250 monthly cleaning fees. The...Find out more However, they and other similar production boats are either out of I purchased the 2003 “260” for $11,500, spent $4,000 on the bottom paint and reworked swing keel and plus $1,000 completely re-fitting the trailer plus new tires, all new S.S. hardware and wiring and lights. handles well reefed. when my wife saw the H260 26.25' Hunter 260 Twin Coves Marina Lake Grapevine, Texas Asking $19,000. 1997 Hunter Hunter Water Ballast Series Hunter 26ft. fairleads. If you get ideas for some of your own 25' Catalina SALE PENDING 25 Elephant Butte, New Mexico Asking $2,900. Surprisingly large cockpit for a … The 260 has a swing centerboard that draws 6 feet when lowered and has a water ballast system that makes it ideal for towing by allowing you to add 2,000 pounds of displacement after launching. Easy to tow and easy to launch, with excellent mast raising system. I looked at a every ounce of performance out of a boat, you'll be Disp./Len. to the earlier version the H26. : The lower a boat's Displacement/Length (LWL) ratio, the less … Easy to sail single handed, the main provides Thus, a trailerable We took a trip to the Canadian North Stern rail seats, tiller tamer, solar panels for batteries, uhf marine radio, compass and wind indicators, gps, easy to launch and set up, porta potie, stove, counter with sinkand water, can sleep up to 6. Water ballast model. We've been through some fairly rough weather together The Catalina 250 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass.It has a masthead sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a fixed fin keel, wing keel or centerboard.The fin keel version displaces 4,200 lb (1,905 kg) and carries 1,050 lb (476 kg) of ballast. Sailboats to Take You Anywhere" lists a few older models A friend is looking at a Hunter 260 water ballast. This Hunter has a water ballast/bladder; however, the prior owner filled it with concrete for stability. However, I would not consider taking her too far off shore as this the ideas of others. I initially favored the Catalina 25 wing keel because it gets high marks for sailing characteristics and shoal draft. Roomy cockpit with room to nap on the seats; “Sugar Scoop” open transom for easy water … The water ballast was unique, allowing for 2,000 lbs of water, for stability with just an 18” keel or in a few seconds a drop down 6 ft swing keel for added stability. The only … ... Hunter warns that it's unsafe to sail or motor the H26/260 with less than a full ballast tank. Details like the balanced drop rudder, the cable steering system, the motor mount, the water-ballast … The 260 is available in two primary configurations. The engineering on such a unique vessel is crucial, and the design team appears to have been thorough. A final | Upgrades | Review | Checklists | Rigging | Safety | Contact Us | Site Map, John Vigor's "Twenty Small There are a number of excellent small sailboats. You'll be glad you did. More importantly, this is a great shoal This Hunter has a water ballast/bladder; however, the prior owner filled it with concrete for stability. There is some bias against water ballast boats in the sailing community. The Hunter 260 ballast tank contains about 238 gallons or about 2000lbs of ballast. After examining a variety of brands, just by accident I stumbled onto Hunter’s unique water ballasted 260 (26 ft) with a swing keel. sailed. More on towing at this link. The fixed keel looked like it would be difficult to launch from the trailer. Channel last year with over 50 boats from all over North America After examining a variety of brands, just by accident I stumbled onto Hunter’s unique water ballasted 260 (26 ft) with a swing keel. Hunter warns that it's unsafe to sail or motor the H26/260 with less than a full ballast tank. A draft boat -- you can easily run it up on the beach or back it Click any Picture to Expand. Equipment on Board: 2003 Hunter 260 water ballast with galvanized dual axle trailer. In the beginning, I was not really looking at water-ballast boats. with good reputations. 2001 Hunter 260 Sail Boat Versatile sail boat which can be transported or stored on a boat trailer or kept in a slip. The standard version has a swing centerboard that draws 6 feet when lowered and has a water ballast system that makes … First: The H260 is a safe family boat, of the pack. The rudder is responsive and can be adjusted to accommodate This is currently towed easily with the owner's F-150 pickup truck. of 4400 pounds, the boat's displacement may actually be quite a cabin size and openness. 6 ft keel DownWater Ballast for light weight traileringStep-down mast for self launching Save launching and pulling it out of water … However, water ballast is used in large as well … Water ballasted sailboat. This is currently towed easily with the owner's F-150 pickup truck. It is on a trailer and trailerable. The Hunter 260 is such a boat. became hooked on the quiet challenge of sail. A Ballast/Displacement ratio of 40 or more translates into a stiffer, more powerful boat that will be better able to stand up to the wind. Water weighs about 8.3 lbs per gallon. Hunter 260 Good condition With trailerLength 26 FtBeam 9 FtDraft 1.75 Ft with Keel Up - Great Sail Boat for South Shore shallow water sailing. 30' Catalina 30 League City, Texas ... 23' Hunter … Kite Aerial video of my new to me Hunter 26 water ballast sailboat sailing East in Saint Andrews Bay just South of Shell Island. This is currently towed easily with the owner's F-150 pickup truck. Hunter does neat, well-finished work and this helps the Edge stand out from other low-priced boats. This is currently towed easily with the owner's F-150 pickup truck. 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