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Hunter 170
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Designed
by the Hunter Design Team and produced by using the patented Advanced
Composite Process, the Hunter 170 is the ultimate daysailer. Seating for
six is no problem with the wide open and uncluttered cockpit. The open
transom allows for great access for swimming or boarding and there is even
a dual access storage area forward to store your provisions. A wide beam
will keep you stable while the hull design will really perform on all
points of sail. Beginner or seasoned sailor alike will both appreciate the
simplified rig with a large main and small jib. A kick-up centerboard and
swing-up rudder makes beaching or landing a snap.
Durability and safety are a priority. The Advanced
Composite Process integrates ABS plastic, high density foam and stitch
bi-directional cloth into a tough, unsinkable hull which is far more
impact-resistant than traditional fiberglass.
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Specifications
- LOA ...17' 1"...5.21
m
- LWL...12' 1"...3.68 m
- BEAM...7'...2.13 m
- DRAFT (board
up)...6"...15 cm
- DRAFT (board down)...4'
6"...1.37 m
- WEIGHT...480 lbs...370 kg
- SAIL AREA ...150 sq.
ft....13.95 sq m
- MAST HT ...25'
6"...7.77 m
Rigging
- Mainsail
- Anodized fractional rig
w/spreaders
- Halyards
- 4:1 mainsheet system
- 4:1 boom vang system
- Roller furling jib w/UV protection
Deck/Hull
- Stainless steel bow pulpit
- Stainless steel
stanchions/lifelines
- Stainless steel bow eye
- Non-skid cockpit
- Adjustable kickup/swing
centerboard
- Outboard motor bracket
- Kickup rudder
- Tiller extension
- ACP structured hull
- Dual access bow storage
- Over 1,500 lbs. of postive
floatation
- Protective rubrail
- Integral centerline toe
rail
Options
- Motor Mount
- 2.5 HP outboard
- Mainsail cover
- Mooring cover
- Galvanized custom trailer
w/mast crutch and winch
- Seat cushions
- 202 sq. ft. asymmetrical
spinnaker w/hardware kit
- Seitech launching dolly
- Tiller extension
- Reef points
- Trailer tongue jack
- Spare tire/wheel
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ACP
is the most modern production boat building method being used today. It
starts on the outside with a tough outer shell that is both weather and
scratch resistant. The outer layer is then backed up with a high density
urethane foam to add stiffness and impact resistance. The entire
structure is strengthened by a layer of knitted biaxial fiberglass
bonded inside the foam.
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Finish
The
outer layer of ACP is a BASF plastic called LURAN-S. This plastic is
specially formulated to provide a beautiful glossy finish that is very
easy to maintain. Dirt and grime is easily removed without the use of
harsh chemicals. The finish will never develop the crazing associated
with gel-coat and since the color goes so deep into the outer layer,
scratches can be sanded out and buffed back to nearly new finish. This
makes most minor damage easy to repair without using special techniques,
resins, or paints. Since you can do this quickly and easily yourself,
you’ll save money. But since the ACP structure is so much stronger
than fiberglass, you’re much less likely to have to repair it to begin
with.
Impact
resistant
The
outer plastic surface of the structure works in combination with
urethane foam backing to provide nearly 5 times the impact resistance of
traditional fiberglass. Instead of thin brittle coating on the outside,
the ABS backed Luran-S plastic is both thick and flexible. When an ACP
boat is struck by an impact, the outer skin will flex slightly to absorb
the energy. Flexing is much better than breaking. Next, the urethane
foam backing supports the skin and diffuses the impact energy through a
large area. Finally, the fiberglass backing holds the structure intact,
thus preventing significant damage. Where a fiberglass boat might have a
large crack or hole, an ACP boat will suffer no more than a surface
scratch.
Positive
Flotation
Aside
from it’s beautiful and durable finish, ACP construction provides yet
another benefit. Safety. The foam backing that provides the structural
rigidity, also makes the boat unsinkable. In the unlikely event an ACP
boat is completely filled with water, it will still stay afloat. The
material itself provides the positive flotation, eliminating the need
for airbags or foam blocks inside the hull. |
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info@americanmarinesail.com
or call:
Dave at 919-404-1550
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