Hunter vs. Catalina
katekebo
reduced my short list to the following three options:
- Catalina 270
- Catalina 28 Mk-II
- Hunter 290
I have seen all three and I think I know their virtues and limitations
in terms of internal space, accommodation, etc. My questions are:
- Which boats (Catalina or Hunter) are more seaworthy and handle
better under open sea conditions? I am planning to use the boat off
Florida coasts and in the Caribbeans.
- Which boats (Catalina or Hunter) are more solidly built and retain
their value better after several years of use?
- Which boats have higher re-purchase percentage (i.e. Catalina owners
buying another Catalina or Hunter owners buying another Hunter)?
I will specially appreciate input from people who had the chance to
own/operate both Catalina and Hunter products.
Many thanks for your input.
Steve Schwartz
about a year and half or two years ago as I recall. See if you can get the
archives of this group. You'll get quite an earful on this issue.
I own a Hunter and love it. The group favored Catalina. Go figure.
Steve
"katekebo" <kate...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Lloyd Sumpter
I have a Catalina, and when I was with the Vikings, they used to
charter Hunters a lot. To be honest, with the exception of the unstayed
mast disaster, I'd say they're about equal. I sailed faster than them, but
Far Cove is a pretty fast boat.
I think the Catalina 28 is an awesome boat, but way overpriced. There's
billions of Catalina 27's here on the coast - they're pretty much the Ideal
Boat for 2-4 people in this area (Georgia Strait/Gulf Islands, etc)
But I wouldn't say either one was particularly suited for open water.
I'd say look elsewhere for a "blue-water" boat, especially in the under 30
ft range.
I'd say pick the one whose interior, cockpit layout, etc. you like the
best.
Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
ps
My next boat will be a Sceptre (Yeah, when I win the lottery...). But
I've had Far Cove for over 10 years, so that must say something about how
much I like her.
Rosalie B.
>I am interested in buying a sailboat and after some research I have
>reduced my short list to the following three options:
>- Catalina 270
>- Catalina 28 Mk-II
>- Hunter 290
>
I see in the issue of Practical Sailor that came today that they have
reviews of at least some Catalinas and Hunters. Have you checked there to
see if they have reviewed those particular models?
>I have seen all three and I think I know their virtues and limitations
>in terms of internal space, accommodation, etc. My questions are:
>
>- Which boats (Catalina or Hunter) are more seaworthy and handle
>better under open sea conditions? I am planning to use the boat off
>Florida coasts and in the Caribbeans.
>
>- Which boats (Catalina or Hunter) are more solidly built and retain
>their value better after several years of use?
>
>- Which boats have higher re-purchase percentage (i.e. Catalina owners
>buying another Catalina or Hunter owners buying another Hunter)?
>
>I will specially appreciate input from people who had the chance to
>own/operate both Catalina and Hunter products.
>
>Many thanks for your input.
grandma Rosalie
F. Yaskin
ridiculous to the sublime.
Too bad, we might eventually have mentioned:
Bristol 27, 29, 29.9, 30, Alberg 30, Cape Dory 27, 28, 30,
Tartan 27, 28, 30, 3000, SeaSprire 27
Ericson 27, 28, 29, 30, Pearson 28( I HATE the 27)30, J -29, 30
etc.
But, there is so more drah-ma saying, Cat-alina?Hun-ter? 27 to
30 feet? No, No Dahling, what YOU want is a
Hinckley! Better boat, better buy.
See how truth can sound ridiculous?
"Rosalie B." <gmbe...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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Mike M
time on both boats I'd buy either for coastal criuising based on which
one was the better deal at the time. None of these boats classify as a
blue water by most standards but some people have crossed the gulf
stream into the Bahamas with less. A Catalina 27 circumnavigated. Also I
hear there is a hunter in Grenada which was abandoned by the owners
because it simply needed to much repair to make the return voyage back
to the states. Finally I purchased my Catalina at the top of buc and
sold her two years later for the same price... in two weeks.
m
HARB95
Hunter or Catalina.
I've had two Ericsons, a 23 and 32 and feel really good about their quality and
resale value. Sold both for about what I paid 4 years later.
As for coastal cruising, a 27 is a smalllll boat and it will just take one
storm that you can't get home fast enough to make you never forget it. Yes,
there are those who circumnavigate in a 17 footer and even row across the
pacific. More power (and brains) to them!
And a Hinkley... hmmmm, yes indeedy!
Bruce
brian
compare hull and rigging specs.