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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-10-2014, 07:44
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Posted By Hudson Force
Re: Have you ever sailed on a Hunter Vision with a big utility pole mast?

I reminded of the Cousteau Society's turbosail "Alcyone". Does anyone know what happed to that?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2014, 09:06
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Posted By Hudson Force
Re: Have you ever sailed on a Hunter Vision with a big utility pole mast?

...and then this seems to support the idea that there is room for a drag reduction payoff with innovation in the world of mast design.

I am not a supporter of any specifics of the Hunter Vision,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2014, 08:13
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Posted By Hudson Force
Re: Have you ever sailed on a Hunter Vision with a big utility pole mast?

'makes me wonder how those airplanes can be safe without the struts and wires, but there seems to be a few successful designs!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2014, 10:06
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Posted By Hudson Force
Re: Have you ever sailed on a Hunter Vision with a big utility pole mast?

It's difficult to judge the expense of boats by what they are asking on a brokerage add. According to the NADA Guides the average retail purchase price for a 1989 Hunter Vision 32 is $24,850.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2014, 09:44
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Posted By Hudson Force
Re: Have you ever sailed on a Hunter Vision with a big utility pole mast?

I never considered the Hunter Vision as an "eyesore", but then I do appreciate attempts at innovation. Of course, I like Ford's Edsel when it first came out too!

I have had the opportunity to...
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