1999 hunter 260 sailboat

A modern trailer-sailer with big boat features

Gone are the days when trailerable sailboats were Spartan, uncomfortable and sailed sideways rather than to windward. The Hunter 260 is one of a new breed of trailerable cruisers that mixes sparkling performance with a comfortable interior. It's a perfect boat for a small family with many activities vying for limited vacation timeÑa growing trend that manufacturers like Hunter have responded to with boats that are easy to trailer, quick to rig and easy to sail. A boat that can cruise at 65 down the highway, arrive at pristine cruising grounds miles from home and then get you home after a long weekend is a valuable commodity. The Hunter 260 is such a boat. The 260 is available in two primary configurations. 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 2,000 pounds of displacement after launching. The displacement without the water ballast is 3,000 pounds, which is well within the towing capacity of most full-size cars and SUVs. The optional fixed-keel version has a bulb wing keel and a shoal draft of 3 feet, 6 inches.

It was an ideal day for sailing off Santa Barbara, California, with an 8-knot sea breeze. (The boat was photographed at Colorado's Lake Dillon in the pouring rain.) I stepped aboard, in a modern-day equivalent of the pier-head jump, just as the owner was leaving the dock. An 8-horsepower Mariner outboard on a stern bracket carried us out of the harbor in short order, the wheel steering providing excellent fingertip control. At sea, we raised the full-batten main and standard, 110-percent jib using halyards that led neatly back to the cockpit. The boat accelerated and tracked well to windward in a light chop. It heeled quickly, then steadied and sailed as stiff as a post. The 260 is not exceptionally close-winded, but crack her off a couple of points and she gets you there in fine style.

I turned her onto a reach and she romped along at about 5 knots as we sat back and enjoyed the view. The boat was reliable in stays and steady downwind. Its nearly 9-foot beam added stability in the prevailing moderate conditions.

The 260 comes with a jiffy reefing system that can be handled from the large companionway. To go forward while sailing, you have to clamber over the high cabinhouseÑinevitable in a trailerable 26-footer that has a spacious interior. I would like to have seen some grabrails on the cabintop, but they could be easily fitted if desired. Otherwise, the deck layout was well thought out, with a spacious cockpit, contoured benches and optional built-in seats in the stern pulpit for taking in the view.

The boat is available with tiller steering complete with extension, or you can opt for a wheel. I would choose the tiller, although the wheel installation is excellent. The walk-through stern boasts a short, hinged swimming ladder and a convenient platform for securing the kick-up rudder.

The fractional rig with its support struts is mounted in an easy-to-use tabernacle on deck. By the time I cadged a ride, the owner had already stepped the mast, but he raved about the ingenious hinge system and the ease of rigging the boat. A deep well in the foredeck keeps both anchor and rode out of the way until needed, and a convenient bow roller is close to handÑnice touches in a trailer boat of this size.

These days amenities on a trailer boat include an enclosed head and a full galley. Hunter is famous for its interior design and has gussied up the 260 with all the comforts of home. With the exception of the head compartment with sink, vanity and Porta Potti, the interior is open. The starboard side galley comes with a small sink, manual water system and butane stove. An insulated cooler located in a built-in locker serves as an icebox. The overall effect is attractive and airy, with a nice finish and well-chosen colors creating a welcoming space below.

A huge U-shaped dinette surrounds the cabin table, which converts into a double berth in the fixed-keel boat. There are three opening ports and large windows that provide light and ventilation. A V-berth in the bow has curtains for some privacy. The main double berth is aft. There is plenty of space for a couple or a family with two young children, although more than four adults would probably feel like a crowd after a few days. The list of standard features goes on and on: full electrical system, hanging wet locker, recessed fuel tank locker in the cockpit, well-thought-out dish storage in the galley and positive flotation. The inventory even includes PFDs, a fire extinguisher and US Sailing's Keel Boat Manual. An inboard Yanmar 9-horsepower diesel is optional for the fixed-keel boat. Hunter believes that a complete cruising package makes sense for most customers and saves money as well.

The 260 is designed with a specific market in mind: younger sailing families, many of them owning a larger cruising boat for the first time. Hunter has taken great care to make the 260's appeal as wide as possible with a balance of reasonable sailing performance and a comprehensive range of live-aboard features usually found on much larger boats. This well-designed trailer boat represents state-of-the-art thinking in this segment of the marketplace.

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The Hunter 260 is a 26.25ft b&r designed by Rob Mazza/Hunter Design Team and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1997 and 2005.

The Hunter 260 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. There is a very short water supply range.

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The Hunter 260 is an American trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Rob Mazza and the Hunter Design Team. The boat was built by Hunter Marine in the United States between 1997 and 2005, but it is now out of production. The Hunter 260 is a development of the Hunter 26.

The Hunter 260 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It is a fractional B&R rigged sloop, with a transom-hung rudder and a folding centerboard keel. It displaces 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) and carries 2,000 lb (907 kg) of water ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.00 ft (1.83 m) with the centreboard extended and 1.75 ft (0.53 m) with it retracted, allowing beaching or ground transportation on a trailer.

The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. The fresh water tank has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal). The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 213 with a high of 220 and low of 206. It has a hull speed of 6.46 kn (11.96 km/h).

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LOA: 26.25 ft LWL: 23.25 ft Beam: 8.96 ft Draft: 6.00 ft Displacement: 5000.00 lbs Ballast: 2000.00 lbs Hull type: Keel/Cbrd. Hull construction: FG Rigging type: B&R

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Go to Hunter 260, 1999 Tiller and Kites presents a fresh water, carefully maintained 1999 HUNTER 260. at [email protected] Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. Sailboat Guide 2002 Hunter 260 Description Seller's Description This Hunter 260 is a well-cared-for freshwater boat with upgraded head (composting toilet) and electrical system. It comes with a dual-axle trailer and is ready for adventure. The Yamaha outboard is a 2022 model (actually put into service for the 2023 season) with electric start and power tilt. It has less than 10 hours on it. Equipment: In addition to the stock equipment from the factory, this vessel has: Airhead Composting Toilet Upgraded electrical with dual deep-cycle batteries, a 50w solar panel, and a 600w inverter. Depth finder. Stereo Miscellaneous spare parts Dual axle trailer Rig and Sails Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more. Classic hull speed formula: Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL Sail Area / Displacement Ratio A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more. SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3 SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay). D : Displacement in pounds. Ballast / Displacement Ratio A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Ballast / Displacement * 100 Displacement / Length Ratio A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet Comfort Ratio This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 ) D: Displacement of the boat in pounds LOA: Length overall in feet Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet Capsize Screening Formula This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more. CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64) Water ballast model (for ease of trailering - tanks remain full for sailing). Based on the earlier HUNTER 26. This listing is presented by SailboatListings.com . Visit their website for more information or to contact the seller. View on SailboatListings.com Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. About Sailboat Guide ©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 218 IMAGES 1999 Hunter 260 1999 Hunter 260 Hunter 260, 1999, Orange Beach, Alabama, sailboat for sale from Sailing 1999 Hunter 260 1999 Hunter 260 Hunter 260, 1999, Clinton, Mississippi, sailboat for sale from Sailing VIDEO Waterspout 1999 Gulfport to Pensacola sailboat race, part 1 Hunter 260. Sailing video Hunter 260 Hunter 260 (WK) Maiden Voyage 3 SF Bay 1996 Hunter 43 Sailboat For Sale 1986 Hunter 31 For Sale Texas COMMENTS HUNTER 260 It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5 Some Kind of Wonderful • Sailboat • HUNTER 260 • HUNTER MARINE Sailboat • $14,900 • 1999 • HUNTER 260 • HUNTER MARINE. The Hunter 260 is a water-ballasted and very trailerable sloop with a great deal of comfortable accommodations for the whole family. At 3,000 lbs dry displacement and a total trailer weight of 3,870, she can be easily hauled to your favorite sailing local without having to buy a ... Hunter 260 boats for sale The oldest boat was built in 2001 and the newest model is 2001. The starting price is $15,000, the most expensive is $15,000, and the average price of $15,000. Find 28 Hunter 260 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Hunter boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader! Hunter 260 boats for sale Find Hunter 260 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Hunter boats to choose from. 1999 Hunter 260 The higher a boat's D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet 1999 Hunter 260 sailboat for sale in Kentucky 26'. Kentucky. $19,900. Description: This boat is perfect as a trailable family cruiser. 9 feet wide, over 26 feet long. New 260 layout and floor plan, superior to older Hunter 26 layout. Many additions to the boat. This boat is currently sailing and berthed on Lake Barkley in Kentucky. Owner is older and it is time to move to a smaller boat. 1999 Hunter 260, Afton Minnesota Set sail on unforgettable adventures with the 1999 Hunter 260 Sail Boat! This beauty is the perfect vessel for both seasoned sailors and newcomers looking to explore the open waters in style and comfort. The Hunter 260 boasts a roomy interior with ample headroom, comfortably accommodating up to six passengers. Hunter 260 The Hunter 260 is such a boat. The 260 is available in two primary configurations. 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 2,000 pounds of displacement after launching. The displacement without the water ballast is 3,000 ... Boating Press Review of Hunter 260 The 260 is designed with a specific market in mind: younger sailing families, many of them owning a larger cruising boat for the first time. Hunter has taken great care to make the 260's appeal as wide as possible with a balance of reasonable sailing performance and a comprehensive range of live-aboard features usually found on much larger boats. 1999 Hunter Hunter 260 The Hunter 260 offers exciting performance, complete accommodations and real versatility are the hallmarks of this family cruiser. This is a one-of-a-kind Hunter H260 water ballasted trailerable sailboat with many custom features to enhance your cruising adventure. Great little day sailor or weekender. This is a very nice sail. Hunter 260 The Hunter 260 is a 26.25ft b&r designed by Rob Mazza/Hunter Design Team and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1997 and 2005. The Hunter 260 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. Hunter 260 Sailboat values and recent boats for sale The Hunter 260 is an American trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Rob Mazza and the Hunter Design Team. The boat was built by Hunter Marine in the United States between 1997 and 2005, but it is now out of production. ... 1999 Texas: USD 21500: 2023-12-01: 1999 Texas: USD 19500: 2023-09-25: 2003 Illinois: USD 28900: 2023-09-25: Sail Hunter 260 boats for sale Find Sail Hunter 260 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Hunter boats to choose from. ... 1997 Hunter 260. US$18,000. ↓ Price Drop. Turner Marine Yacht Sales, Inc. | Robertsdale, Alabama. Request Info; 2002 Hunter 260. US$24,900. Passion Yachts | Portland, Oregon. Request Info ... Hunter 260 Boats for sale 1999 Hunter 260 water-ballast Sailboat. 2014 9.9 Tohatsu longshaft motor, 2018 Rollerfurler headsail with acrylic sunshield, vberth and aft berth cushions re-upholstered with sunbrella fabric. 2018 Raymarine Axiom 7 GPS. ... 2005 Hunter 260 SailBoat Price: $ 21,900.00 OBO Conditions : good , ready to sail. Clear Boatfax Type: Water Ballast with ... Hunter 260 Hunter 260 is a 26′ 2″ / 8 m monohull sailboat designed by Rob Mazza and built by Hunter Marine between 1997 and 2005. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline ... Hunter 260, 1999, Lewisville, Texas sailboat for sale Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . Hunter 260, 1999 This is a nice, well cared for Hunter 260 that's ready to sail. Come take a look, she won't be around long. Cockpit: Large cockpit with storage, walk through transom with fold down telescoping SS ladder, stern rail seats, and bimini top. 1999 Hunter 260 Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale Hunter 260, 1999 This is a 1999 26' fractional-rigged cruiser with enclosed head, sleeping accommodations for four adults, and full galley. This boat is water ballasted, and has new navy ablative paint on hull, swing keel, and kick-up rudder. New navy blue Sunbrella on roller-furled 130% Genoa, main sail cover, hatch cover, and ... Hunter 260, 1999, Orange Beach, Alabama, sailboat for sale from Sailing Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . Hunter 260, 1999 260 / 270 I have decided to sell my 1999 Hunter 260 wing keel after much deliberation. The boat is a 260 wing keel which basically turns it into the 270 that was introduced in 2000. She comes with wheel steering and a Honda 9.9 for power which runs as if it were new. Hunter 260, 1999, Lake Pleasant, Arizona, sailboat for sale from Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . Hunter 260, 1999 Tiller and Kites presents a fresh water, carefully maintained 1999 HUNTER 260. This sailboat comes with an extendable tongue dual axle trailer with new tires and a Yamaha 9.9 hp electric start 4 stroke engine. 1999 Hunter 260 Sloop Sailboat 1999 26' 1999 Hunter 260 Sloop Sailboat. See boat pictures, videos, and detailed specs. Hunter 260 boats for sale 503-966-8623. 1. Sort By. Filter Search. View a wide selection of Hunter 260 boats for sale in your area, explore detailed information & find your next boat on boats.com. #everythingboats. 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