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SPECIFICATIONS:
PHRF: not rated for PHRF
PORTSMOUTH: 92.7 (no spinnaker)
SOURCE: US Sailing.org
Length Overall 17'1" 5.18 m
Waterline Length 14'5" 4.39 m
Beam 7'0" 2.13 m
Draft – Board Up 6" 0.15 m
Draft – Board Down 4'6" 1.37 m
Sail Area – Turbo Sail 150 sq ft 13.95 sq m
Mast Height 25'6" 7.77 m
Weight 480 lbs 218 kg
Towing Weight 760 lbs 345 kg
Maximum Capacity 6
Maximum Power 2.5 HP 1.85 kW
Source: Huntermarine.com
PHRF: not rated for PHRF
PORTSMOUTH: 92.7 (no spinnaker)
SOURCE: US Sailing.org
Length Overall 17'1" 5.18 m
Waterline Length 14'5" 4.39 m
Beam 7'0" 2.13 m
Draft – Board Up 6" 0.15 m
Draft – Board Down 4'6" 1.37 m
Sail Area – Turbo Sail 150 sq ft 13.95 sq m
Mast Height 25'6" 7.77 m
Weight 480 lbs 218 kg
Towing Weight 760 lbs 345 kg
Maximum Capacity 6
Maximum Power 2.5 HP 1.85 kW
Source: Huntermarine.com
Links to more photos:
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Hunter Marine
Links to How to Fix articles:
Sailboatowners.com -
Hunter 170 Hull problems
[Hunter 170] HULL SCRATCH
[Hunter 170] 170 cracked hull
ACP crack repair in Hunter Trailerables
1999 Hunter 170 Mast Carrier
[Hunter 170] Hunter 170 ACP repair
Links to How to Fix videos:
Sailboatowners.com -
Hunter 170 Hull problems
[Hunter 170] HULL SCRATCH
[Hunter 170] 170 cracked hull
ACP crack repair in Hunter Trailerables
1999 Hunter 170 Mast Carrier
[Hunter 170] Hunter 170 ACP repair
Links to How to Fix videos:
Links to
Manufacturer: Hunter Marine
User Groups:
HunterSailboatOwners
SailboatOwners.com - H-170 owners group
...
Class Association:
Informational articles:
Sailing-Obsession.com - HUNTER 170 OWNERS MANUAL
MySailBoating.com - Basic sailing techniques (sail trimming)
Boats.com - Hunter 170
HunterOwners.com -
Manufacturing Defect with Hunter ACP Hulls
Photos of Hull cracks, possibly due to extreme cold
170 upper deck and cock pit cracks
170 hull material - cracking??
Differences from 1999 Model 170s
Reviews:
Sailnet.com -
Hunter 170
First boat - Hunter 170?
SailingMagazine.net - Hunter 170
TrailerSailor.com -
Review: Hunter 170
Re: A Neophytes Review - Hunter 170
How to sail articles:
How to sail videos:
Manufacturer: Hunter Marine
User Groups:
HunterSailboatOwners
SailboatOwners.com - H-170 owners group
...
Class Association:
Informational articles:
Sailing-Obsession.com - HUNTER 170 OWNERS MANUAL
MySailBoating.com - Basic sailing techniques (sail trimming)
Boats.com - Hunter 170
HunterOwners.com -
Manufacturing Defect with Hunter ACP Hulls
Photos of Hull cracks, possibly due to extreme cold
170 upper deck and cock pit cracks
170 hull material - cracking??
Differences from 1999 Model 170s
Reviews:
Sailnet.com -
Hunter 170
First boat - Hunter 170?
SailingMagazine.net - Hunter 170
TrailerSailor.com -
Review: Hunter 170
Re: A Neophytes Review - Hunter 170
How to sail articles:
How to sail videos:
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What is the boat hull actually made of?
What is Advanced Composite Process?
What is Advanced Composite Process?
My Opinion: The Hunter 170 seems
to be have a split personality. Critics
acclaim its ease of sail, roominess, and
versatility. Yet owners, particularly
those in northern climates complain
about cracks forming. The following is
my attempt to explain the weakness of
the ACP hull. The outer layer of the
ACP hull is made from a polycarbonate
plastic called LURAN-S manufactured
by BASF. "Polycarbonate is
transparent, highly impact and weather
resistant, and it can be used over a
wide temperature range. However,
polycarbonate plastic also shows
weaknesses, for example with regard
to its chemical and environmental
stress cracking resistance or its
processing stability." Source: Plastics
Portal Europe. The data information
sheetS for Luran-S used to form the
exterior shell is located HERE.
Although, the outer shell is
designed to weather a wide range of
temperatures, it would appear
owners in moderate climates may
experience less durability issues.
to be have a split personality. Critics
acclaim its ease of sail, roominess, and
versatility. Yet owners, particularly
those in northern climates complain
about cracks forming. The following is
my attempt to explain the weakness of
the ACP hull. The outer layer of the
ACP hull is made from a polycarbonate
plastic called LURAN-S manufactured
by BASF. "Polycarbonate is
transparent, highly impact and weather
resistant, and it can be used over a
wide temperature range. However,
polycarbonate plastic also shows
weaknesses, for example with regard
to its chemical and environmental
stress cracking resistance or its
processing stability." Source: Plastics
Portal Europe. The data information
sheetS for Luran-S used to form the
exterior shell is located HERE.
Although, the outer shell is
designed to weather a wide range of
temperatures, it would appear
owners in moderate climates may
experience less durability issues.