hunter skycatcher

[skywatcher]

Hi There

I have just bought skycatcher, as a fixer upper, she,s a hunter 48 from the 80,s

She sailed around a bit and won some stuff back in the day, lately been laid up in Devon.I,m wondering wether to use as is or find a way to shorten the keel and rig and use like that, I,ll only be pottering around europe and med until I learn her, and I haven't sailed for years, any advise on keel shortening ,lengthening welcome, e.g. whats the weight to height ratio and if I shorten it can I just increase the weight, oh yeah ,she,s got water ballast too, keep that or not?

I,m not planning to race her and I,m not precious about her, I love her pedigree, you can feel it on her, just like to enjoy her company for a bit. I would like to get most places I want to.

thanks

[Steadman Uhlich]

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[nixyot]

Hi,

I'm very familiar with Sky Catcher. I came very close to buying here last year. I'd be happy to discuss the boat with you by e-mail if you like. As well as the plans I had in mind to convert her to a performance cruiser.

Cheers,
Nick