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129 New and Used Hunter

Deltaville, Virginia (United States of America)

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Big Door Prize is a well-maintained example of the popular Hunter 41.Her bright and spacious interior combined with a comfortable cockpit layout and wide decks makes for ...

Hunter 40.5 Legend

Daytona, Florida (United States of America)

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This Hunter Legend 40.5 Owners Edition is ready to go!“Sea Byrds” has been well maintained with many recent upgrades for extensive cruising.Her design combines high...

Hunter 29.5

Olympia, Washington (United States of America)

Price Marked to SELL! MY LOSS is YOUR GAIN!! Well Maintained...Come SEE!! FIRM on price as its marked to Sell!! Discover the perfect blend of classic charm and modern upgrades ...

Hunter 45cc

Port Charlotte, Florida (United States of America)

Pier One Yacht Sales

This Hunter 45CC named Momentum was designed and engineered for serious cruising. The hull is constructed with solid fiberglass laminate from the waterline down and balsa core ...

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

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2000 Hunter 410 Sloop We are proud to be presenting this unique opportunity to the market."KnotFlyin'" is a Hunter 410 that had a lightning strike while in a Stuart mooring field.She...

Irvington, Virginia (United States of America)

Escape is a lovingly maintained and very clean example of the popular Hunter 36e.This is a perfect coastal cruiser with a performance-oriented hull design.Her topsi...

Hunter 50 Aft Cockpit

Gloucester Point, Virginia (United States of America)

Barefoot Journey is an impeccably maintained and gently used turnkey example of the Hunter 50 Aft Cabin.If you want space, comfort, and storage at every turn, then look n...

Hunter Vision 32

Queens, New York (United States of America)

Great coastal cruiser with many upgrades, ready to go this spring Introducing the 1991 Hunter Vision 32, a vessel designed with simplicity and comfort in mind, perfect for thos...

Merrimack, New Hampshire (United States of America)

Hunter 34 with numerous recent upgrades including new furling mainsail. Seller health forces sale. This classic Hunter 34 is a great sailing yacht for cruising or day sailing. ...

Apollo Beach, Florida (United States of America)

Climb aboard this 2001 Hunter 320 sailboat. Ready to go sailing! This 2001 Hunter 320 is a great sailboat that is easily handled and has strong sailing performance. Also powere...

Hunter 38'

Long Beach, CA (United States of America)

Denison Yacht Sales

Plan Sea Boat | 38' Hunter 2007 Welcome aboard the 2007 Hunter 38! This well-maintained vessel is a joy to sail, combining good performance, comfort, and style. With a spacious cock...

North Beach, Maryland (United States of America)

Integrity Yacht Sales

Full Description Cockpit Steering Console Engine Control, Wheel Brake, Lighted Compass, Space for Instruments, & Stainless Steel Wheel Guard Lewmar Folding Wheel ...

Tracys Landing, Maryland (United States of America)

Beautiful, very well kept, everything tip top shape and ready to splash! Many have been asking for this 2016 Marlow Hunter 31 and it has finally arrived. She is simply gorgeous...

Warwick, Rhode Island (United States of America)

***SALE PENDING*** 2000 Hunter 340 cruising sailboat. Clean, comfortable cruiser ready for Summer fun! The Hunter 340 is a well laid out and designed fiberglass mid-size cruise...

Falmouth, Maine (United States of America)

Many recent upgrades including Garmin GPS Chartplotter, Garmin wind sensor, Raymarine depth finder, Garmin VHF/AIS radio, stereo, Garmin radar +++ Set sail into a world of poss...

PUNTA GORDA, Florida (United States of America)

Recent Work Done 4/24 New 110% Roller Furling Jib 4/24 New instrument pod and new chartplotter and GMI wind instrument at helm. 4/24 Added older model helm station chartp...

Bridgeport, Connecticut (United States of America)

Brewer Yacht Sales

The Hunter 34 was introduced in late 1982 as a fast cruising vessel and more than 800 were sold over the next three years. Hunter’s goal was to produce an entry-level boat that was fun to sail ...

Redondo Beach (United States of America)

Shoreline Yacht Group

Accommodations Forward V Double Berth Aft Double Berth L-Shaped Settee Nav Station Excellent Upholstery Wet Head with Shower, Sink, Jabsco Toilet Galley In-counter...

Hunter 420 Passage

Westbrook, Connecticut (United States of America)

Electronics and Navigation RayMarine A series GPS/Chartplotter RayMarine Radar RayMarine ST 60 speed/depth RayMarine ST 60 wind RayMairne ST 6002+ auto pilot Simrad RS 35 V...

Hunter 44AC

Manufacturer Provided Description: The 44 Aft Cockpit Cruiser shares the same performance hull with the 44 Deck Saloon, but comes in a lower profile. The boat was drawn by note...

Hunter Center Cockpit

Annapolis , Maryland (United States of America)

Annapolis Sailyard

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

Mei Flower is a very clean and very gently used example of the Hunter 326.This popular Glenn Henderson design is a popular coastal cruiser, and her owners have primarily ...

Hunter 33.5

North Kingstown, Rhode Island (United States of America)

Full Specifications Accommodations; V-berth forward with storage drawers and cabinets, next aft is the head with vanity sink with hot and cold pressure water to port, to starboard is the he...

Hunter 37 Cherubini

Racine, Wisconsin (United States of America)

VERY WELL maintained HUNTER Cherubini 37 READY TO SAIL AWAY!! Sail for the day or just sail away on this sought after Hunter Cherubini 37 is ready for adventure!! Well-kept and...

Riviera Beach, Florida (United States of America)

Explore the Seas with the 1998 Hunter 410 2-cabin cruiser! Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime aboard this 1998 Hunter 410, a vessel that blends comfort and performance in ...

Hunter Legend 35.5

Green Cove Springs, Florida (United States of America)

Better Than Expected Condition for Age!! This One Is Ready to Sail Away!! Don't Miss This Legend 35.5!! This 1994 Hunter Legend 35.5 is in very nice condition. Entering the boa...

Hunter 35 LEGEND

FAST AND COMFORTABLE 1987 HUNTER LEGEND 35 DEEP KEEL RACER/CRUISER! The 1987 Hunter Legend 35 Deep Keel Racer/Cruiser is very roomy and has a well-laid-out interior floor plan....

Harwich, Massachusetts (United States of America)

***SALE PENDING*** 310 with Raymarine autopilot, depth and speed display, Yanmar 2GM20F with 1900 hours! This is a wonderful example of the 1999 Hunter 310. The seller is the s...

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ABOUT HUNTER

Hunter produces the best quality boats that truly goes the distance. The Hunter brand started in the year 1973 in Alachua, Florida. The early Hunter craft designed by John E. Cherubini established a reputation for its quality and value in a very short time. Hunter is responsible for innumerable market innovations like their trademark stainless steel cockpit arch and their use of the B&R rig. The company also began the construction of sailboats whose hulls make use of bow hollow and stern reflex to maximize thrust under sail. The company ethos is quality over quantity of boats produced and they have zero interest in manufacturing high volume with cheap products.

Since 2012, David E. Marlow owns Hunter Marine, a U.S. based yacht builder, and Hunter Marine is now known as Marlow-Hunter, LLC. It also produces the Mainship powerboat brand and owns and manufactures the Marlow Yachts brand consisting of long-range power cruisers in the 37 to 110-foot range, built in Alachua, FL.

Marlow Hunter became the leader in the North American manufacturing of sailboats and sailing yachts due to their 40-year heritage of design innovation, rugged construction and dedication to customer value. They have a boat that suits everyone, whether you are a blue water sailor, a coastal cruiser or a small-boat energy enthusiast, there is one for you.

Hunter Boats Range

Hunter Boat range includes:

  • Fiberglass Trailerable Daysailer
  • Mid-sized Keelboats
  • Large Keelboats

Whether you are a serious cruiser or a daysailor , the Marlow-Hunter is designed to please you with their ease of handling as well as the voluminous and comfortable accommodation because she is crafted by people who understand and respect the sea. Very few sanctuaries of solitude are left in the current fast-paced lifestyle. So, select from the many Hunter Boats for Sale listed for sale at www.rightboat.com and step aboard to spend peace filled weekends to relax and de-stress yourself.

HUNTER FAQS

Who is the founder of Hunter Marine and when was it founded? Hunter Marine was founded by John and Warren Luhrs in the year 1973.

Where is the headquarters of Hunter boats located? The Hunter boat headquarters is in Alachua, FL, U.S.A.

Who bought Hunter boats and when? The builder of Marlow Yachts, David E. Marlow bought Hunter boats in August 2012 and from then on, it is Marlow-Hunter, LLC.

What are the special features of the fiberglass trailerable daysailer range? The fiberglass trailerable daysailer is comfortable, convenient and a stable daysailer which is easy to trailer, rig, and launch. It is designed to appeal to a wide spectrum of sailors from beginners to professionals and opens up endless possibilities on the water. It is the ideal daysailer with great overnighting capability and an escape during weekends.

The fiberglass trailerable daysailer consists of 3 models:

The Marlow-Hunter 22 - 21' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 18 - 18' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 15 - 14' 6"

  • What are the special features of the mid-size keelboats range? The mid-size keelboats combine luxury with performance and is a boat with beauty and stunning lines. The best features are its performance and the spacious cockpit that gives a feel more like that of a larger boat and the interior is intensified with a richer look and sleek feel. It gives performance sailing with the largest and most comfortable interior, well equipped and ready for you to sail away.

The mid-size Keelboats consists of 5 models:

The Marlow-Hunter 31 - 32' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 37 - 39' 1" The Marlow-Hunter 36 - 35' 11" The Marlow-Hunter 33 - 33' 6" The Marlow-Hunter 27 - 27' 4"

  • What are the special features of large keelboats range? The evolutionary and stylish large keelboats range has a clean profile, enhanced deck access and deck operations centers designed for ease of sailing and performance, ease of access, ease of maintenance with a perfectly balanced helm and high level of responsiveness. It allows safe and comfortable cruising and is an exceptionally easy-to-sail cruiser for short-handed applications. The large keelboats combine comfort, outstanding performance, and smooth handling. The extended hull enhances the sailing performance and the deck profile and hull shape are sleek and modern.

The Large Keelboats consists of 8 models:

The Marlow-Hunter 42SS - 41' 3" The Marlow-Hunter 47 - 50' 6" The Marlow-Hunter 50 - 49' 11" The Marlow-Hunter 50 Center Cockpit - 49' 11" The Marlow-Hunter 45 Deck Salon - 44' 2" The Marlow-Hunter 41 Deck Salon - 40' 4" The Marlow-Hunter 40 - 41' 3" The Marlow-Hunter 39 - 39' 5"

HUNTER BY MODEL

  • Hunter 27 1
  • Hunter 270 1
  • Hunter 272 1
  • Hunter 29.5 3
  • Hunter 290 1
  • Hunter 30 4
  • Hunter 31 5
  • Hunter 310 2
  • Hunter 320 1
  • Hunter 326 3
  • Hunter 33 5
  • Hunter 33.5 3
  • Hunter 33' 1
  • Hunter 336 1
  • Hunter 34 4
  • Hunter 340 1
  • Hunter 35 1
  • Hunter 35 legend 1
  • Hunter 356 4
  • Hunter 36 1
  • Hunter 36e 1
  • Hunter 37 1
  • Hunter 37 cherubini 1
  • Hunter 37 legend 1
  • Hunter 37.5 1
  • Hunter 37.5 legend 1
  • Hunter 376 6
  • Hunter 38 1
  • Hunter 38' 1
  • Hunter 380 2
  • Hunter 40 2
  • Hunter 40.5 legend 1
  • Hunter 41 2
  • Hunter 41 ac 2
  • Hunter 410 4
  • Hunter 410legend 1
  • Hunter 42' 1
  • Hunter 420 passage 1
  • Hunter 426 deck salon 1
  • Hunter 43 ft 1
  • Hunter 430 1
  • Hunter 430 legend 1
  • Hunter 44ac 1
  • Hunter 456 1
  • Hunter 45cc 1
  • Hunter 46 1
  • Hunter 466 3
  • Hunter 47 ft 1
  • Hunter 49' 1
  • Hunter 50 ac 1
  • Hunter 50 aft cockpit 1
  • Hunter Alura 30 classic 1
  • Hunter Center cockpit 1
  • Hunter Channel 32 1
  • Hunter Channel 323 2
  • Hunter Cherubini 37 1
  • Hunter E36 2
  • Hunter Horizon 26 3
  • Hunter Horizon 32 1
  • Hunter Hunter horizon 23 1
  • Hunter Hunter sonata 22 ood 1
  • Hunter Landau 20 3
  • Hunter Landau 20 cruiser 1
  • Hunter Legend 1
  • Hunter Legend 27 2
  • Hunter Legend 29.5 1
  • Hunter Legend 290 2
  • Hunter Legend 340 1
  • Hunter Legend 35.5 1
  • Hunter Legend 36 2
  • Hunter Legend 450 passage 1
  • Hunter Marine 1
  • Hunter Minstrel 23 1
  • Hunter Passage 42 1
  • Hunter Pilot 27 1
  • Hunter Ranger 245 1
  • Hunter Ranger 265 2
  • Hunter Sonata 1
  • Hunter Viper
  • Hunter Vision 32 2

HUNTER BY COUNTRY

  • Hunter in Canada 5
  • Hunter in United Kingdom 34
  • Hunter in United States of America 79

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  • Hunter in Florida (25)
  • Hunter in Maryland (7)
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Be sure to check out those boats built between 1978 and 1981—owners think they're the best.

By the mid ’80s, after only ten years in business, Hunter Marine had become one of the two leaders (with Catalina Yachts) in the volume of auxiliary-sized sailboats on the US market. And, like Catalina, the corporate philosophy at Hunter was to mass produce low priced boats with as few changes in tooling, hence design, as possible.

Hunter 25

As a result, Hunter until 1978 had a line basically consisting of three boats: the Hunters 25, 27 and 30, added to thereafter by smaller (20′ and 22′) and larger ( 31, 34′, 36′, 37′ and 54′) while the original three remained in production. Only after nine years production was the 25 replaced in the line (with the 25.5) and, after 10 years, the 27 (by the 28.5).

The basic marketing program of Hunter has remained remarkably consistent since it produced its first boats in 1974. That policy has made price the single most important factor in selling its boats. With the cost savings from mass production and minimum changes in tooling, Hunter has sold by far the highest volume of the lowest priced boats of their size and type on the market for the last 10 years.

Hunter Yachts came into being amid the energy crunch in the early 1970s. Silverton, a large manufacturer of smaller powerboats, expanded to build “energy-conscious” sailboats. It started with three boats, two John Cherubini-designed performance cruisers, the Hunters 27 and 30, and a Robert Seidelmann/J. Cherubini-designed small (MORC) racer, the Hunter 25.

The original Hunter 25 was a racy boat with a wedge-shaped cabin trunk that limited interior space. That space was further restricted by a design parameter for trailering, an 8′ beam.

From the outset Hunter has maintained a policy of selling its boats “fully equipped” so the original boats came with sails, dock lines and fenders, required safety gear, etc. and no factory supplied options except a shoal draft keel (in the fall of 1978 this sales policy got a name, CruisePac). Price of the 25 in 1974 was quoted at less than $8,000 with the boats reportedly being offered to dealers at closer to $6,000 in order to encourage a high sales volume.

By 1975, the desired sales being apparently unattainable with a boat as performance-oriented as the 25, the boat was offered in a so-called “pop-top” version with a more box-like cabin trunk at a price just $150 above the $8,500 tag on the standard version. The hull, rig and interior layout remained essentially the same. The following year the original model was discontinued and a box cabin trunk model without a pop-top became the standard Hunter 25.

At the same time, in keeping with the cruising image and purpose, a Yanmar single-cylinder diesel engine became an option and much was made of the increased headroom (from 5′ 2″ to 5′ 8″). Later still the transom was made more vertical (cockpit space having been at a premium and helping to cure the problem of mounting a outboard motor) and the headroom further increased.

In all over 2,000 25s were built, the exact number an oddly unavailable figure from Hunter Marine. Today they are probably the most universally recognized boat of their size and one of the most ubiquitous both in anchorages and on the used boat market, in brokers’ listings and classified advertising.

A Look at the Boat

Looking critically at a boat with the sales success of the Hunter 25 invites contention, but it does have notable deficiencies as well as notable virtues. Its virtues start with price just as Hunter Marine intends they should. When low price is a chief priority, it buys a lot of boat in a Hunter 25. This axiom applies just as much to the used 25 as it did to the new. For the entry-level sailor or one moving up into a first boat suitable for cruising, the 25 offers good livability (space, berths, enclosed head, and cookable galley), at least average performance and stability, a functional decor and styling, easily maintained (or neglected) cosmetics, and adequate structural strength for semi-protected waters. And all of this is obtainable at a price that competes with typical prices for the smaller, more cramped 23 footers of similar vintage.

On a negative side, the 25 suffers from the original narrowish beam, an unfortunate parameter since the boat never proved practical for trailering. Worse still, the shoal draft version, otherwise a desirable feature in boats of this size and purpose, does not have top-notch performance or stability. The cockpit is short and cramped for daysailing with a crew of more than three or four, and the coaming is too low for back support.

In general the Hunter 25 performs adequately. Under PHRF a fin-keel 25 rates about 222 (shoal draft, 230 or so), letting it sail boat-for-boat with the Catalina 25 and the O’Day 25, two slightly higher priced but otherwise comparable boats in size and type. Windward performance is hurt by shrouds attached at the rail and by the heavy weather helm created as the 25 heels. The shoal version further suffers from excessive leeway.

Perhaps the most serious fault of the Hunter 25 (as well as a lot of other boats of her size) is the inadequacy of an outboard motor as auxiliary power. For a “transition cruiser” auxiliary power is a highly desirable feature. At 4500 pounds with considerable windage the 25 needs engine power unavailable with outboard motors of reasonable horsepower. Add to this problem the tendency of a transom-mounted engine to lift free of the water in pitching conditions as well as the awkwardness of operating engine controls from the end of a tiller in a tight cockpit and you have persuasive arguments in favor of inboard engines in boats of this size even at the considerable additional cost.

Since, with the exception of the short-lived Yanmar option and owner-retrofitted engines (usually Saildrives), Hunter 25s are not available with inboard power, they are probably not a good choice for a buyer wanting a small auxiliary cruising boat.

What To Look For

Anyone in the market for a lower priced boat has to be more aware of possible problems than those prepared to spend more. The reasons are two-fold. In the first place, quality in boats is to a large degree a function of price. Secondly, for the less expensive boat the cost of repairs or replacement becomes a greater proportion of the value of the boat. With this in mind, we suggest looking at the following:

• A number of owners report problems with gelcoat. Crazing, voids, and porosity (pinholes that trap dirt) are commonly cited faults, especially in the deck and cabinhouse. Also, Hunter used a stippled gelcoat non-skid deck surface that deteriorates over the years. This pattern can be restored but it is not an easy task for the average owner unfamiliar with working with gelcoat.

• About half of the Hunter owners (25s and 27s) whose PS Boat Owner’s Questionnaires are in our files report at least “some” bottom blistering. Even if owner-refinished, the cost of ridding the boat of the pox could amount to 10% or more of the resale value of the boat and is unlikely to be more than tokenly recoverable in the sale price.

• Another oft-cited problem with the 25 is deck and cockpit-sole flexing. This flexing, while not a severe structural problem unless delamination has occurred, is unnerving and offends our sense of what a boat should feel like underfoot. To check for delamination (separation of the outer fiberglass laminate from the core material) tap the whole deck lightly with a hard plastic object such as the handle of a screw driver. Voids produce a dull sound.

• Play in the rudder post seems common on the 25s. Of the three we specifically looked at, 1977-1980 vintage, all had a noticeable degree of “slop” between the rudder post and the rudder tube. There is no simple or easy way to cure the ill that is more annoying than dangerous.

• Several readers report—and our findings support-the impression that 25 built between 1978 and 1981 are generally of at least a bit better quality than those built before or since. Note, however, there there can be no similar assurance that boats of that era were better maintained.

In our opinion the Hunter 25 does not recommend itself for any substantive restoration project except as it may help make the boat more enjoyable to own. With the number on the market, the basic functionality of the boat inside and out, and the low cost versus quality, expensive improvements do not produce commensurately higher value for the boat. At the same time, a polyurethane refinishing, bottom fairing (especially the iron keel), some dressing up of the decor (e.g., new berth upholstery), and a good choice of sails can do much to both the appearance and the pleasure of owning a 25.

One owner questionnaire voices the wonder of why Hunter-built boats tend to depreciate in contrast to other less popular boats. The reason is simple: the supply exceeds the demand. With the numbers built there are a lot on the used boat market. Many are also available because they were traded in on new boats, a source on the used boat market that tends to further depress selling price.

Conclusions

Frankly the Hunter 25 is best as a used boat when the most boat for the dollars is the overriding concern and, on a buyer’s market, when a good deal presents itself. Yet even then there are roomier, faster, better finished, and more distinctive boats readily available at comparable prices. One example is the Catalina 25. More importantly we think buyers should think smaller if budget constraints are crucial because they will want better performance with outboard power or they should think inboard at 10-15% higher price if needing 25′ and/or 4000+ pounds of boat.

If still otherwise sold on a Hunter 25, we would opt for a deep draft 25 for her performance and greater stability, and look for one that has had better-than-average maintenance to reduce the chances of serious problems. Whether valid or not, we’d also look for one built between 1978 and 1981—they have impressed owners as better boats.

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Looking at trailerable 25’s and read your articles on the Hunter 25 and Catalina 25. Your research and writing style are excellent, and insights greatly appreciated. Planning to buy a basic and clean “grandaddy’s baby” of a ready-to-sail 1982 Hunter 25 deep draft at $2,500 over a nicely outfitted yet 2-year out of water ’87 Catalina 25 pop-top swing-keel with trailer and lots of extras for $10,000 (plus new rudder and 4 new tires plus…?). Two 50-sumthin’ high school sailers looking to get back into sailing and test part-time live-aboard to complement our full-time tiny home lifestyle. Thanks for sharing your perspective. 🙂

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    Beam:  14.0'    Draft:  6.5'
    Beam:  16'    Draft:  5.5'
    Beam:  19'    Draft:  6'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  5' 6'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  5'6'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  5.5'
    Beam:  15'    Draft:  5.5'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  5'5'
    Beam:  14'0'    Draft:  6'6'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  6'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  6'5'
    Beam:  14'3'    Draft:  5'6'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  6.5'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  6'6'
    Beam:  14'
    Beam:  14.5'    Draft:  5'
    Beam:  14'    Draft:  5'10'
    Beam:  1410'    Draft:  5'
    Beam:  14.6'    Draft:  6.5'
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    Beam:  14'6'    Draft:  5'
    Beam:  14'6'    Draft:  5''
    Beam:  14.6'    Draft:  5'
    Beam:  13.8'    Draft:  6.5'
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  1. Hunter boats for sale

    Some of the most iconic Hunter models now listed include: 33, 410, 34, 356 and 36. Various Hunter models are currently offered for sale by specialized yacht brokers, dealers and brokerages on YachtWorld, with listings ranging from 1884 year models up to 2016. Find Hunter boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld.

  2. Marlow-hunter boats for sale

    Marlow-Hunter. Marlow-Hunter is a yacht brand that currently has 16 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 0 new vessels and 16 used yachts, listed by experienced boat and yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: United States, Canada and Antigua and Barbuda.

  3. Hunter Marine (USA)

    Warren Luhrs, founder of Hunter Marine began in the boat building business, first with his father and brother at Henry Luhrs Sea Skiffs and then Silverton Sea Skiffs. Both companies were quite successful. Being an avid sailor, Luhrs had the idea of applying production line efficiencies to the sailing industry. In 1973, the first Hunter sailboat was launched. This was the HUNTER 25, designed by ...

  4. Hunter Marine

    Marlow-Hunter LLC. Hunter Marine was an American boat builder, now known as Marlow-Hunter, LLC, owned by David E. Marlow. The company did produce the Mainship powerboat brand. Marlow also owns and manufactures the Marlow Yachts brand consisting of long range power cruisers in the 37 to 110 foot range. The company was based in Alachua, Florida ...

  5. Sail Hunter boats for sale

    Find Sail Hunter boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Hunter boats to choose from.

  6. Hunter 30: Still the Affordable Fantasy

    The Hunter 30. Designed by John Cherubini and built from 1974 to 1983, the Hunter 30 is a coastal cruiser that was designed to offer a lot of boat for little money. With a focus on streamlining construction to boost production volume, Hunter aimed to offer an affordable coastal racer-cruiser.

  7. Hunter Yachts For Sale Near You

    Hunter in Virginia (6) Hunter Cabin Cruisers 35. Hunter Canal and River Boats 4. Hunter Center Cockpit Sailboats 4. Hunter Sailboats 27. Hunter Sailing Yachts 15. Hunter Sloop Boats 37. Explore a vast selection of new and used Hunter on Rightboat. Search, compare, and find your dream boat today.

  8. Hunter boats for sale in United States

    727-205-0797. New Arrival. Hunter Legend 375. New Bern, North Carolina. 1995. $69,900. THURSDAY'S CHILD is a great example of a well regarded design. The Hunter LEGEND 37.5 were some of the best sailboats Hunter ever built. From one thrilled owner, on Sailboat Forum: "We bought our 1992 37.5 in 1995 and have loved it ever since.

  9. Boat Review: Hunter 40

    Aug 4, 2013. Hunter Marine—now known as Marlow Hunter —celebrated its 40th birthday and a recent change in ownership by introducing its latest mid-size cruising boat, the new Hunter 40, in something of a hurry last fall. The rush from design to production took all of eight weeks, and hull #1 made it to Annapolis just in time for a ...

  10. Boat Review: Hunter 37

    Aug 21, 2017. Original: Aug 22, 2014. A Big Little Sistership: An able 37-foot cruiser with lots of space and an easy-to-handle rig. The Hunter 37 is effectively a smaller sistership to the Hunter 40, which was introduced in something of a rush in 2012 as Marlow Hunter—formerly Hunter Marine—celebrated its 40th birthday and a change of ...

  11. Marlow-Hunter: Models, Price Lists & Sales

    Hunter Marine is a Florida cruise sailing yacht builder with over 40 years of history.Thanks to one of the founders of the brand, famous yachtsman Warren Lours, her models are traditionally known for their combination of excellent quality and relatively affordable price.. Company history. In the 1830s, sailors in New York knew Henry Luhrs, an honorable gentleman who sold everything needed to ...

  12. Hunter 25

    Perhaps the most serious fault of the Hunter 25 (as well as a lot of other boats of her size) is the inadequacy of an outboard motor as auxiliary power. For a "transition cruiser" auxiliary power is a highly desirable feature. At 4500 pounds with considerable windage the 25 needs engine power unavailable with outboard motors of reasonable ...

  13. Hunter 36 boats for sale

    Find Hunter 36 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Hunter boats to choose from.

  14. Hunter boats for sale

    Hunter boats on Boat Trader. Hunter is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale in a variety of sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 24 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 50 feet, and an average length of 35.42 feet. Boat Trader currently has 175 Hunter boats for sale ...

  15. Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK)

    For some years, Hunter Boats was among the largest sailboat builders in Britain. The first sailboat was the SQUIB, designed by Oliver Lee. At this time the company was called the Essex Boat Company. In the early 1970's the company moved to a new custom built factory off Sutton Rd, in Rochford and became Hunter Boats, founded by Michael Polard. Oliver Lee designed several other Hunters for ...

  16. Hunter Boats Sailing Yachts for sale UK, used Hunter Boats Sailing

    21ft bilge keel sailing yacht 4 berth Equipment: vhf radio, auto helm, compass, spray hood, nav lights, berth cushions, anchor & rode, 5hp mariner outboard on stern bracket, remote fuel tank, single burner cooker. Solar panel for electronic charge 12v battery. Self tacking head sail and main. Down wind scooper sail.

  17. Hunter sailboats for sale by owner.

    Hunter preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Hunter used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. ... Crescent Sail Yacht Club Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan Asking $12,000. 25' Beiley B-25 Wabamun Lake near Edmonton Alberta Canada Asking $14,900. 24' 3' Corsair Sprint 750

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    Charter a yacht in Ulyanovsk Oblast's favourite sailing destinations. ⛵Explore Ulyanovsk & more. Prices from 97 €/day Early bird Top sellers still available for summer 2024

  19. 2011 Hunter 36 Cruiser for sale

    Find more information and images about the boat and contact the seller or search more boats for sale on YachtWorld. ... Since 1973, Hunter has been famous for thoughtfully designed, comfortable and easy-to-sail cruising yachts. The Hunter e36 ('e' for extended cockpit) enjoys an additional focus on performance that makes her a total joy to ...

  20. Hunter boats for sale

    Hunter Legend 375. New Bern, North Carolina. 1995. $69,900. THURSDAY'S CHILD is a great example of a well regarded design. The Hunter LEGEND 37.5 were some of the best sailboats Hunter ever built. From one thrilled owner, on Sailboat Forum: "We bought our 1992 37.5 in 1995 and have loved it ever since. It is fast, comfortable and easy to sail.

  21. Sailing yacht charter Ulyanovsk Oblast

    Ulyanovsk Oblast offers 1 sailing yachts for rent · Rental prices start from 50 € per day. ... We speak your language and are here for you 7 days a week. Petra Your sailing assistant [email protected] +44 330 818 0541 +353 1 903 8314 My account ...

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    Ulyanovsk Oblast offers 1 sailing yachts for rent · Rental prices start from AU$79 per day. Mates' rates - over 2982 exclusive deals online Best prices - save on average 784 € on each booking. Contact Boataround Do you need help? We speak your language and are here for you 7 days a week.

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    Region Ulyanovsk Oblast - Choose from boats and yachts available for rent in Ulyanovsk Oblast - Russia. ⛵ Best offers online. Only verified yachts. ... We speak your language and are here for you 7 days a week. Jana Escher Your sailing assistant [email protected] +1 786-814-0323 Your list. List is currently empty. My account. Sign in ...