Hunter
170
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. Top-name
hardware and sails complete this package into a great
family daysailer.
CE Certified boats are available for
purchase in the United States, upon special order
and for increased cost. As stated in our owners’
manuals, all CE
Certified boats will carry a special CE plate, which
will be attached to the boat. Boats that are destined
for Europe or countries that require CE Certification
will have this plate. Boats intended to be sold in
the U. S. and most other areas will not carry the
plate even though many aspects of the boat comply
with
the requirements. All hulls and decks are constructed
to the same specifications whether they are to be
CE Certified or not. The difference is in add-on
accessories and different voltage appliances specified
for certain countries.
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.
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.
