We sorted everything out, the boat is solid, the sails were in great condition, but the ropes are shot and the hardware is marginal. We got the motor running, cleaned it up really good and buffed out the hull, it is now just about ready to drop in the water:
(My uncle is "captain crab" and his 3 year old daughter is Emily)
Differences between this boat and the Chrysler:
Much thinner fiberglass make it lighter even though it is a bit larger than the chrysler, the chrysler feels a lot more solid in comparison, the Hunter almost seems cheap.
The fixed wing keel is kind of cool, only draws 2.5 feet of water and it doesnt have to be cranked up and down.
It has a 3 foot higher mast and longer boom so a much larger main sail.
Has a longer cockpit to fit more people on the outside.
I like having easy access to the rudder that just hangs off the back.
It does have some cool design details I like, for example you can see how the edges of the cockpit are sloped at an angle that make them a perfect seat when the boat his heeling. Also the little anchor compartment at the tip of the boat is nice.
Havent sailed it yet but I suspect it isnt a heavy wind boat, probably very fast though in a slight breeze.
Which boat would you rather sail?
It's comforting to know the mast will stay upright when heeled over in those winds. I've seen Pam looking up at the rigging when it's like that and she's told me she can't help think of all the stresses,,, and is glad it's heavier then some of the boats we see walking the docks too.
