The Cheap Big Cruising Sailboat – Endeavour 42
Interested in a 40-45 foot cruising sailboat? Sailing Florida or the Bahamas and need a shoal draft sailboat that’s big enough to be a...
Marine VHF Radio – What You Need to Know
Learning how to use a marine VHF radio is important for your safety but new marine VHF technology like DSC and AIS makes VHF...
Pearson 37 & 37-2 – Behind the Curtain
Are you interested in a racer cruiser sailboat like the Pearson 37 and Pearson 37-2? This week we dive into a boat review of...
How To Test a Boat Engine
Is your boat's engine not starting or running rough? Are you buying a boat and want to test the engine before making the purchase?...
Hunter Legend 35.5 – Behind the Curtain
Are you interested in a 32-36 foot sailboat that's small enough to sail as a couple, big enough to sleep on comfortably, fast enough...
Whipping Line On Your Sailboat
This week Marc shows us how to whip line for your sailboat's running rigging. Frayed rope lines can ruin your running rigging and Marc...
Hallberg Rassy 42 – Behind the Curtain
Are you interested in the Hallberg-Rassy 42 cruising sailboat? Looking at buying a Hallberg-Rassy sailboat? In this video we look at the flush decked...
The ICW – The Easiest Way – Sail to the Sun Rally
Are you traveling on a sailboat and thinking about using the ICW? Worried about water depth on the ICW? Racking up miles for your...
Ocean Sailboat Showdown: Passport 545 vs Hylas 56
Are you looking for a luxury ocean cruising sailboat? Interested in Passport or Hylas sailboats? This week we boat tour the Passport Vista 545...
Removing Vinyl Stickers From A Boat
Wondering how to remove stickers or stripes from your boat? This tool removes vinyl from fiberglass, gelcoat, and metal! Marc walks us through how...
Solo Ocean Sailing: Expert Tactics & Survival Tips for Sailing Alone...
Thinking about sailing solo across the ocean? Whether you're planning your first solo passage or looking to refine your offshore sailing skills, this video...
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Hunter 45DS Used Boat Review
Hunter Marine unveiled its latest large cruising monohull, the Hunter 45DS, in late 2007. The boat is essentially an upgrade of the 44DS, with twin wheels, a new transom, new styling, and a roomier, reconfigured interior. Hunter has sold 152 hulls since the boats debut, making it a fairly successful endeavor. To increase the Hunter 45DSs interior volume, designer Glenn Henderson opted for relatively high freeboard and additional length. Henderson also matched a nearly elliptical rudder with a smaller keel. The 54-horsepower Yanmar auxiliary engine moved the Hunter through calm water at 8 knots at 3,000 rpm. Testers sailed the 45-footer in flat water and 13.5 knots of wind, making 5.8 knots and were able to tack through 110 degrees. The current base price of the Hunter is $268,990.