Hunter 36 as Dingy

[NautiMoments]

Although less practical then I may anticipate what do you think about a Hunter 36 as a Dingy. Last weekend a friend's Hunter engine would not run when we went to return from a weekend trip. Other than leave the boat at an isolated island 17 NM away the other alternative was to tow it home. We tie a bridal between the two stern cleats and his boat and we towed it home. Slow and easy was the name of the game, 2500RPMs. Luckily the seas were fairly smooth. The looks from all those sailboat purists at the marina made it all worth it. We towed it right to his slip and, with help from friends on the dock, we slid her to bed. Who says these boats are not versitile.

[richandlori]

Sounds like one of those "priceless" ads:

MacGregor Sailboat $30K
Hunter 36 Sailboat $165K
Getting to tow the $165K boat into the harbor with your Mac...Priceless!


Rich

[jetta01]

Classic post Rich. We need some pictures of that towing incident and get them posted along with the quote from Rich.

[craiglaforce]

Wow, that is quite a tow! 20 miles and around 10 tons or something. Well done laddie. Oh the humiliation! Wonder why he didn't just sail it back?
I guess there wasn't much in the way of Mac bashing that day.
Hope he at least bought you a beer.

[Catigale]

Dont forget to tell your friend "i know I can claim your boat under salvage, but Ill stick with the Mac"



Ive found most Hunter owners to not be as snobbish about the Mac btw...probably due to some of the trailer heritage of Hunter's line.

On snobbery, Im spending a weekend at the Herreshoff Musuem in Rhode Island - actually racing this morning on a friends J35. I was braced for some snobbery from the crowd but am pleased to report they are doing it behind my back if at all.

[Sloop John B]

Yes, very prudent to keep the revs down when 'dragging' a big load.

I 'spun' my prop (wrecked the inner rubber part) after receiving a late distress call on the cell phone from one of my mate's cronies. Motor had crapped out on big pontoon boat. About a seven mile pull, getting dark, and I over revved it all the way back very inefficiently cavitating like mad.

Then found later that exceeding 4500 rpms allowed prop spline to 'run away'.

Much of my education is followed by pulling out the check book.

[Dullboy]

Much of my education is followed by pulling out the check book.

I too have one of the best educations money can buy.

I have thought back on the economic inefficiencies of my travels through life, but in the end, I can't imagine not doing it this way. What a dull life it would be.

[Kenoten]

I have travelled with my parents, who have a Hunter Legend 35.5. We went on a two week trip. It was like we were camping and they were at the Hilton. I love the mac for it's versatility...but would have the hunter if I could afford it!!