1988 Hunter 45 Legend...

[paccrest]

I'll be casting lines next winter (a year from now). I don't have a boat yet but am actively looking. One boat that has caught my attention is a 1988 Hunter Legend 45. Very well equipped and cared for. Here is a link... 1988 Hunter Legend Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com However, Hunters seem to get a bad rap. Flex, rudder, no backstay, and other things are on the black list. I would like some honest, but informed opinions on this boat. I will be living aboard and cruising Central America and the Caribbean for 5-10 years, most of the time just 2 of us aboard with the usual guests over time. If I get really bored, I may consider a passage to the South Pacific but that is not likely. Also have considered Beneteaus in the 39-43' range. Thoughts or comparisons on that would be appreciated as well.

[neilpride]

For the intened area could be fine, caribbean and C america, im not sure if the legend carry backstays or not, again a good survey and and good look at the vital parts of the boat ,like you say rudder , keel, etc... The price is hig to me, for that money you got other options in the list....Good luck..

[sailorboy1]

Originally Posted by paccrest

. I would like some honest, but informed opinions on this boat.

You wouldn't get that here, just bashing and rumor! But maybe on the below:

HunterOwners.com

[boatman61]

Swiss friend of mine bought a Legend back in '06... pottered round the Carib with his young son and GF for a while... then they crossed over to the Med for a while... then headed back across and down to Brazil.
And currently they're living aboard while he finishes of a 4yr contract he pulled in Brazil... pretty sure he'd have moved it on unless he was pretty happy with her.. Nice boat...

[paccrest]

Thank you for the responses...I would love to hear more. Information is power.