We had not taken out the Dawn Treader since the purchase due to the fact that we needed to have the standing rigging replaced and the name and striping redone. Well, four weeks and $8,800.00 later (OUCH!), it was time to see what this gorgeous yacht would do under sail. Continue reading Our First Sail(s)
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How We Got To Hunter
So let’s face it, across virtually all the sailing forums, Hunter is probably one of the most maligned brands of yacht there is…apart from McGregor, of course. “Cheap”, “Flimsy”, “Ugly”, etc. – you’ve heard it.
So why in the hell did I decide to fly in the face of all that “collective wisdom” and buy one? Simple, that sailing forum collective is just a bunch of yappin’ chuckleheads for the most part. They don’t know squat.
SmackYacht!
1989 Hunter Legend 40 (Soon to be named.)
She’s well-equipped. She’s immaculate. She’s ours! Below are photos from the survey and test sail… Continue reading SmackYacht!