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Hunter 23.5

This family cruiser is innovative and has lots of room. in gusty winds, however, it is quick to stall..

Hunter Marine Corp. is noted for its slick, innovative and low-cost mass production sailers. The Hunter 23.5, new in 1992, fits the bill in all respects.

The 23.5 was designed as a trailerable family cruiser for entry-level sailors. Like most Hunters, the boat offers lots of space in the cockpit and down below, and comes with the famous Cruise Pac, which provides just about anything a customer needs, including sails, motor, trailer, lifelines, anchor, life jackets, flares and a copy of Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling . It’s this type of marketing (plus price: the 1992 price was $13,500) that has helped make Hunter one of the most successful sailboat producers in the U.S.

No one has ever faulted the Alachua, Florida, builder for offering anything but fresh, well-thought out designs. The most striking feature of the 23.5 is its water ballast system, new to Hunter. The system permits an operator to remove 1,000 pounds of ballast from the trailering weight. A retractable centerboard, kick-up rudder and mast that’s fairly easy to step and unstep further enhances trailerability. All told, boat, motor and trailer weigh a combined 2,450 pounds. This model also contains enough foam to provide positive flotation.

While Hunter has enjoyed considerable success with the buying public, it has also suffered from a negative image problem. Earlier PS reviews have criticized Hunter products for a lack of quality control-various systems kinks, lightweight hulls, poor finish work and general absence of blue-water seaworthiness. On the other hand, Hunter owners, while acknowledging a prevailing lack of respect, frequently defend their choice. In the realm of objective data, Coast Guard complaint and recall statistics reveal that Hunter has a better than average record when it comes to hull blistering. (Hunter offers five-year bottom blister warranty protection for the 23.5.) Clearly, the company is doing something right. The model we inspected (hull #8) showed, with very few exceptions, careful attention to detail and finish work in even the least accessible places-more than youd expect on a $13,500 boat. But it is also a boat with some inherent contradictions, in our opinion.

The 23.5 is a highly engineered product with lots of thoughtful features. Hunter, unlike some builders, constructs a mock-up, followed by a prototype that is extensively tested before final design decisions are made. The hull form is modern looking, almost powerboaty in appearance from some angles. Continuing a tendency evident in recent Hunters, the design team has given the 23.5 a relatively full hull, and raised the freeboard to reduce the cabin height, as well as add room below and keep those up top dry in a chop. Because the cabin extends to the rail (no side decks), you must climb over the cabin top to get to the foredeck.

The rig (a B&R design) consists of a 28-foot Z. Spar mast, fractionally rigged with swept-back spreaders that eliminate the need for a backstay (and make un-stepping/stepping, hence trailering, simpler); for the most part, the uppers are aft of the “after” lowers-until deck level-creating a triangular support system. Main and jib halyards are internal and led back to the cockpit. Power comes from a fully battenedmainsail and 110-percent jib (UK Sailmakers-Hong Kong) with a total of 236 square feet. For steering, the traditional wooden tiller has been replaced with a brushed aluminum tube that arches over the walk-through transom (swim ladder comes standard). The aluminum, said chief designer Rob Mazza, weathers better and is easier to arch in order to keep the rudder low and the tiller sufficiently high. Many helmsmen will use the standard Ronstan X-10 tiller extension.

The water ballast/keel system constitutes the key feature of the 23.5. The water ballast-125 gallons, or 1,000 pounds-takes about two minutes to bring on board. The system is activated by flipping up a lid at the base of the companionway, opening a vent and turning a T-valve; the valve in turn drops a circular stainless steel plate aft of the keel, exposing four holes in the hull. (The plate can then be closed flush.) And while you can’t jettison the water downwind, you can swing up the centerboard to reduce draft to 18 inches. The 4-foot centerboard, controlled by the outboard line to the cockpit, moves easily up and down via a cascade block and tackle arrangement.

The apparent thinking of Hunter engineers was to provide a simple, one-step water ballast system that keeps draft shallow while lowering the center of gravity for added stability and righting moment. The ballast-about 16 cubic feet in volume-lies immediately below the waterline. When the water is added, the boat sinks several inches. Nevertheless, while the water adds 1,000 pounds to the overall displacement, its location does not seem to provide sufficient righting moment for windward work in gusty conditions. On racing boats, water ballast is carried above the waterline and outboard under the settees, which of course provides more righting moment. But this water must be pumped into the chambers and drained before tacking-too complicated for Hunter’s purposes.

Construction of the boat is fairly straightforward, with balsa in the hull and plywood in the deck. The plywood core has the potential to encourage water migration should a deck leak occur at some point. The deck/hull joint, with a roll similar to a Hobie 18-a “modified shoebox,” one Hunter engineer described it-is bonded with glass and further fastened by flathead screws through the rubrail. Stanchions, fastened to aluminum backing plates that are glassed in, are sturdy. Though not a heavily-built boat, the 23 looks solid enough; in the absence of a graceful hull form-no sheer here-Hunter provides some added dash with a smoked forward-facing window and a green and purple hull swoosh graphic, which apparently has drawn strong reaction, pro and con (We liked it). Oddly, there is no waterline or boot scribed in the hull. Perhaps Hunter anticipates owners dry-sailing the 23.5, but the absence of a waterline mark will make bottom painting a difficult chore the first time.

Performance

We test sailed the 23.5 off Newport, Rhode Island. In light-air conditions, the shallow-body, lightweight boat (displacement 3,000 pounds with the water ballast) moved up to speed quickly. The boat pointed high and the few light puffs we experienced produced no noticeable helm. We did have some problem finding a definitive groove, especially after tacking. The boat glided through the water easily on a reach and downwind, with the board up, sped along as much as a 23-footer can (Mazza said it will surf under the right conditions). We moved relatively faster, in fact, than a Nonsuch 27 on the same tack.

In stronger 15-20 knot winds, it is a whole different experience. With a single reef in the mainsail, the boat consistently rounds up and stalls. In addition to the boat’s higher vertical center of gravity, this tendency may also be due to the very high-aspect ratio centerboard, which is generally associated with quick stall characteristics.

Complicating matters is the way the rig and sheeting are set up. With no backstay (or topping lift) and no traveler, and with the main sheeted down and far forward near the companionway, the main and sheet are highly stressed. And because the cam cleat for the mainsheet is down near the cockpit sole, it’s difficult to reach-especially in heavy air on a beat, when the helmsman and everyone else is out on the rail. The rounding up and stalling require constant spilling of the main. This may be okay (if tiring) for the experienced sailor, but a bit strenuous and nerve-wracking for the beginner at whom this boat is marketed.

Instead of a single reef, one solution might be to take a second reef in the main in anything approaching 15 knots, but that’s not much of a solution. With 236 square feet of sail-128 in the main, 108 in the foretriangle-for a sail area-displacement ratio of 18.9, the boat should not be overpowered. (The O’Day 23, of about the same displacement, but with 200 more pounds of ballast, carries 246 square feet)

Another solution, although it breaks up the cockpit, might be a barney post where there’s already a slot for the cockpit table, a system that worked well enough in the Alerion-Express. A traveler would be even better, though obviously Hunter wanted to keep the cockpit clear of obstructions as well as avoid the added cost.

Accommodations

You get a lot for your money with this Hunter model. One thing you get a lot of is interior space or, as company literature describes it, “a 25-foot boat in a 23.5 hull.” The main cabin is sizable and has more headroom than we’ve seen on a 23-footer. A pop-top hatch allows those down below to stand up in the center of the cabin. An optional canvas camper top ($300) provides protection from the elements. Poptops are notoriously leaky, and we can’t vouch for this one’s water tightness; however, Hunter has provided drains all around.

The smoked pop-top, plus three ports per side in the main cabin (two small circles, one longer swoosh-style forward) and the forward-facing window provide plenty of light. Hunter has made no attempt to yacht-up the interior: What you get is a basic cream-colored liner, offset on a portion of the topsides by a close-weave grayish fabric someone called “monkey fur.” Despite the plainness, we liked the clean look of the interior.

Aft to port in the main cabin you get a galley station with a one-burner alcohol stove, sink, and fold-out table with storage below. You won’t be whipping up any Cruising World -style feasts in this galley, but it’s nice to be able to heat up some coffee or a cup of soup. Forward of the galley is a small settee/berth, sized right for a child, with storage beneath and a cutout for a portable ice chest. Opposite is a somewhat longer settee/berth of less than six feet, with more storage and a battery compartment below. On the centerline is a slot for a small table that also can be set up in the cockpit.

There are a number of helpful additions: an automatic bilge pump, access plates underneath the cockpit winches. The portable toilet is located to starboard behind a half-bulkhead and privacy curtain, and under the V-berth. Aside from the standard V-berth in the bow, which seems a bit cramped, there’s a double berth (plus stowage) aft of the main cabin, under the cockpit and seats (not for the claustrophobic). It was back here in the bowels of the boat that we spotted the only untrimmed fiberglass.

On deck, there’s an equally roomy cockpit-7′ 9″ long and 6′ 2″ from coaming to coaming. The relatively wide beam makes the addition of a ridge along the centerline for use as a footrest a welcome touch. Foam padding on the seatbacks is another. A lazaret on either side provides on-deck stowage. There’s a #8 Barient winch on either side of the cabin top, each with an attendant cleat. Lines are meant to be kept in the no-name stoppers to starboard. Because of the profusion of lines led back on the starboard side, we’d prefer an extra cleat and winch.

Nonskid is molded in. The foredeck holds an anchor locker, which also contains a padeye for the stepping/unstepping operation. Skipping the details of this procedure-which involves use of a gin pole, the main and jib halyards and a bridle that controls lateral movement-we’d say that Hunter has devised as easy a way to drop a mast as is possible. Once down, the forward end rests in a U-shaped bend in the bow pulpit, the aft end on a roller-topped pole fitted at the transom.

Conclusions

In its attempt to create a simply operated, easily trailered, entry-level boat at a good price, Hunter has come up with some clever compromises. But they are compromises just the same. The 23.5 sails well on all points in light air; it does well off the wind in heavier air. Windward work over 15 knots in this boat is poor in our estimation. We’d strongly recommend that potential customers thoroughly test sail the boat in a variety of wind conditions, experimenting with one or two reefs, to be certain it’s something they’re able-and willing-to handle.

The Hunter 23.5 is clearly striking a chord with some buyers, and assuming many are entry-level sailors, we think it’s great that this boat is attracting newcomers to the sport. The design represents a clever way of managing the trailering problem (i.e., weight and draft). At the same time, we can’t help but wonder if its behavior in gusty winds is worth the convenience of dumping ballast on the launch ramp.

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excellent article.

Darrell – excellent review. Thanks.

Thanks for the review, I just saw one for sale online.

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of HUNTER 23. Built by Hunter Marine (USA) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1985. It has a hull type of Wing Keel and LOA is 7.09. Its sail area/displacement ratio 20.83. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

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Just brought a 1986 Hunter 23 home - The rebuild!

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Yes, there should be a drain cover over the hole. Sort of like what you'd have on a shower floor.  

Crazy Dave Condon

@isaksp00 is correct about cover for the cockpit drain as you need it to prevent junk getting into it. I am cautious about the 90 degree bends. See if the forum store has one so you do not have to drill new holes. They also should have the build list of parts for your boat. I suggest pulling the forward panel off in the V Berth which is triangle in shape and look at anchor locker hose area for any leaks. Topside leaks. Well there is a way to detect. Close off forward hatch and tape it. Put a large single piece of plastic over company taped to the deck. Slit it so a leaf blower tube can be inserted and tape over. Have another person standing by with a bucket of soapy water. Turn on and start brushing everything topsides. Any bubbling you will find topside leaked. Your mast and boom are either Kenyon Isomat or Z Spar. Parts for Kenyon Isomat go to Rig Rite. Z Spar go to either Forum store or U S Spars in Gainesville Florida for parts. What engine do you have? Take a photo of motor bracket and also inside locker wall so I can see what is going on there to see if attachment of motor bracket is stout. You have what is called a reverse transom Where the shroud chain plates go thru the deck, see if any water stains on the interior bulkhead. Welcome to the forum Crazy Dave  

Roughsawn said: Thanks! I think the sails will suffice for a bit. They certainly look original - main and jib. Kinda stiff feeling, yet slick. Did not find any rips or bad areas. Some staining, but expected. Stitching still looked good! Spread them out in the warehouse at work recently. They looked huge! Click to expand

I have used Sail Care and Vacuflush.  

Crazy Dave Condon said: @isaksp00 is correct about cover for the cockpit drain as you need it to prevent junk getting into it. I am cautious about the 90 degree bends. See if the forum store has one so you do not have to drill new holes. They also should have the build list of parts for your boat. I suggest pulling the forward panel off in the V Berth which is triangle in shape and look at anchor locker hose area for any leaks. Topside leaks. Well there is a way to detect. Close off forward hatch and tape it. Put a large single piece of plastic over company taped to the deck. Slit it so a leaf blower tube can be inserted and tape over. Have another person standing by with a bucket of soapy water. Turn on and start brushing everything topsides. Any bubbling you will find topside leaked. Your mast and boom are either Kenyon Isomat or Z Spar. Parts for Kenyon Isomat go to Rig Rite. Z Spar go to either Forum store or U S Spars in Gainesville Florida for parts. What engine do you have? Take a photo of motor bracket and also inside locker wall so I can see what is going on there to see if attachment of motor bracket is stout. You have what is called a reverse transom Where the shroud chain plates go thru the deck, see if any water stains on the interior bulkhead. Welcome to the forum Crazy Dave Click to expand

Crazy Dave Condon said: @isaksp00 is correct about cover for the cockpit drain as you need it to prevent junk getting into it. I am cautious about the 90 degree bends. See if the forum store has one so you do not have to drill new holes. They also should have the build list of parts for your boat. I suggest pulling the forward panel off in the V Berth which is triangle in shape and look at anchor locker hose area for any leaks. Done did! The original anchor locker hose came complete with a rusty pair of Vice Grips crimping it off. After cleaning 2 yards of rotten leaves and other stuff out of the locker, I discovered a nice anchor with chain and about 100' of rope! Then replaced the hose. I'm not completely happy with it yet, but it's not leaking anymore. Topside leaks. Well there is a way to detect. Close off forward hatch and tape it. Put a large single piece of plastic over company taped to the deck. Slit it so a leaf blower tube can be inserted and tape over. Have another person standing by with a bucket of soapy water. Turn on and start brushing everything topsides. Any bubbling you will find topside leaked. Thanks Dave, this is on my short list of things to check. Your mast and boom are either Kenyon Isomat or Z Spar. Parts for Kenyon Isomat go to Rig Rite. Z Spar go to either Forum store or U S Spars in Gainesville Florida for parts. It's a Kenyon. One HEAVY SOB! What engine do you have? Take a photo of motor bracket and also inside locker wall so I can see what is going on there to see if attachment of motor bracket is stout. You have what is called a reverse transom Just ordered a Tohatsu 6 hp Sail Pro this morning from onlineoutboards.com as they were FINALLY back in stock. The boat still has the original motor mount, but I ordered this one to replace it with: https://www.amazon.com/Panther-55-0407AL-Aluminum-Lightweight-4-Stroke/dp/B00CKFUF12 I also brought home a 2'x2' piece of 1/4" aluminum plate (an old sign)to use as a backer for the motor mount and rudder gudgeons. Where the shroud chain plates go thru the deck, see if any water stains on the interior bulkhead. They appear to be good! The leaks, so far, are old cracked companionway slider and anchor locker hose. Anchor locker hose replaced and thru hulls have been rebedded. Brought a piece of Acrylic home from work today to replace the companionway slider. (I work at a sign shop, so sheet plastics abound, and the piece of 1/4" aluminum was an old sign destined for the dumpster) for free! I did notice the port light is also leaking a lil bit. Will be pulling both port and starboard lights off for a good cleaning and rebedding soon. Welcome to the forum Thanks! I've read so so many threads on here where you have shared your wisdom on Hunter 23's. I can't tell you how grateful I am for that. Your wisdom here definitely was a large part of choosing this particular boat. Again, many thanks sir! Crazy Dave Click to expand

isaksp00 said: I'd also check the bulkheads that the chain plates bolt to. On mine, the plywood had degraded due to a bad seal under the chain plate cover on the deck. It cracked under load, I'm lucky I didn't dismast. Click to expand

If there is any rot it would be in the grain at the top edge. The tabbing on mine was fine right before it failed. Make sure the bolts that attach the chain plate to the plywood are tight.  

isaksp00 said: If there is any rot it would be in the grain at the top edge. The tabbing on mine was fine right before it failed. Make sure the bolts that attach the chain plate to the plywood are tight. Click to expand

Doug J said: I've been thinking about getting my sails reconditioned. The LaMauney Process for cleaning and re-resining that Sail Care offers might be worth trying. From what I can tell for my H26 main, it would cost somewhere around $150 about 10% the cost of a new sail. https://sailcare.com/site/sail-cleaning-pricing/ Click to expand

hgrossoehme

Hi. I grew up sailing on Lake Erie -- well, Maumee Bay, really. The furthest east we ever got was West Sister Island. I would like to get a boat and back into sailing, but have very little idea how to evaluate a used boat, and especially a fiberglass hull. I'm looking at a 1989 Hunter 23 in Chicago. Any suggestions as to what in particular to take a close look at?  

hgrossoehme said: Hi. I grew up sailing on Lake Erie -- well, Maumee Bay, really. The furthest east we ever got was West Sister Island. I would like to get a boat and back into sailing, but have very little idea how to evaluate a used boat, and especially a fiberglass hull. I'm looking at a 1989 Hunter 23 in Chicago. Any suggestions as to what in particular to take a close look at? Click to expand

Thanks for the update! I appreciate your picture of the companion way hatch - you've just added a job to my list, as ours can be a real pain to slide open sometimes and I want the gas struts! Time to make a few additions. I'm working on pics of ours for an introductory post. coming soon!  

CrispyCringle

Thats looking great!  

Oh wow! What a transformation. She's looking great!  

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1986 Hunter 23

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1986 Hunter 23 Sailboat

Charleston, South Carolina

Make Hunter

Length 23.0

Posted Over 1 Month

This is a great trailerable sailboat that is ready to sail today. The boat comes with a two sets of sails, one of which is like new. The trailer is ready to roll, and the 4hp Mercury outboard runs like well. All the cushions in the boat are in good shape. The running and standing rigging is complete and in good shape. There are no electronics, but the electrical system in the boat is in working order. The boat could use some bottom paint but is sail-able as is.

1986 Hunter 23' with new Sails Mercury outboard

Ridgeland, South Carolina

1986 Hunter 23 Sailboat Great boat, Great for river & bay sailing LOA23' 3 inLWL19' 7 inBeam8'Draft2' 3 inDisplacement2450 lbsBallast800 lbsSail Area235.5 sq ft (21.88 m2)Mast Height33'Water Capacity6 gal https://youtu.be/EK2WxUOyQxQ A DEPOSIT OF $500.00 IS REQUIRED AT END OF AUCTION NEW SAILS, NEW HARDWARE, TRAILER IN GOOD SHAPE, READY FOR THE WATER

1986 Hunter Hunter 23

Buffalo, New York

Private Seller (716) 634-3284 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1986 Hunter Hunter 23,Up for sale is a 1986 Hunter 23 Wing Keel Sailboat. The Hunter 23 is a twenty three-foot sloop, which weighs about 2450 lbs empty. Total trailering weight is around 4500 lbs., which allows many SUV's to pull it. It has an eight-foot beam and a mast height of about thirty-three feet. The boat has a fixed wing keel which draws about 2' 3". This particular boat has the wing keel which is ideal for the shallow lakes, as well as making for an easy to trailer boat. I preferred this boat to similar boats such as the Catalina and O'day because of the extensive use of teak in the cabin. The joinery in the cabin creates a very inviting atmosphere instead of the starkness of white gelcoat that is present in most of the small production cruisers. Overall it is in very good condition for a boat of its age. No water damage is noted and the gelcoat is in good shape. I no longer have time to use this boat: Mainsail, Doyle 2 full length battens, 2 partial length battens, with two reef points. Other equipment: 150% Genoa 110 JibAll cushions in cabin in good shape, there is wear on the salon cushions.Danforth anchor and rode. All lines led to cockpit for easy singlehanding and safety.Adjustable auxiliary motor mount. Alcohol stove and slide out galley. Mast raising system.sail bags and sailcover. Boom tent/awningTiller extensionSpinnaker pole 1990 Johnson 9.9 2 cycle $3500, 7166343284 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

Miami, Florida

1986 Hunter 23, in excellent turn-key condition. Cabin has custom teak woodwork. 9.9 HP Honda outboard with electric start; motor just serviced, new oil and oil filter, new water pump impeller. Single axle trailer with no rust issues, new bearings and LED lights. Bimini top, auto-pilot with remote control and depth gauge. This boat has been totally rebuilt with the best of everything, new cabin windows, cleats, Lewmar jib winches, too many things to list. This boat has been my hobby for 18 years. I'm sorry to let my pride and joy go, but must sell due to heath. Please call for details. Must see. (305)343-7195

1986 Hunter 34

Vallejo, California

1986 Hunter 34, 1986 Hunter 34' sailboat1- yanmar 3 cylinder diesel motor. Runs great2- exterior bottom cleaned and painted in 20143- new bilge pump and floating trigger. 4- new transmission cable 5- new battery plus attached trickle charger and new portable battery charger included. 6- new electronics (gps, depth finder, tracker, charts etc...) - autopilot. 7- new propane stove top. 8- new fridge 9- new microwave 10- jib weather protector canvas newly sewn. 11- New furl lines12- new jib sheet lines13- new 3 strand dock lines14- full galley with pots, pans, utensils, etc...15- full head including shower 16- full dodger enclosure. 17- anchor with chain. Extra anchor with rope. 18- emergency tiller. 19- outdoor BBQ with utensils 20- 2 VHF radios21- tv and tv antenna 22- new interior curtains. 23- Samsung hot spot (check with your provider for service)24- life jackets, fire extinguishers, rain gear, extra line, cleaning wand, included. $25500

Hunter 28.5 Sailboat. Freshwater. Freshly renovated. Turn-key.

Chaumont, New York

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 28.4

Newly renovated 1986 Hunter 28.5 Sloop. This is a wonderful yacht which has been updated and restored for years of luxurious service! She has been set up as a beautiful cruiser but still has serious Sunday racer bones! B&R rigged with a brand new CDI FF7 Ball Bearing Flexible Furler. 150% Genoa in excellent condition. Mainsail is crisp and also in excellent condition! Builder: Hunter Designer: Hunter Design Group Keel: Fin Dimensions LOA: 28 ft 4 in Beam: 10 ft 6 in LWL: 23 ft 9 in Maximum Draft: 5 ft 2 in Displacement: 7000 lbs Ballast: 3000 lbs Engine 1: Engine Brand: Yanmar Year Built: 1986 Engine Model: 2 Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Propeller: 2 blade propeller Engine Power: 16 HP Cruising Speed: 6 mph Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: (30 Gallons) Fuel Tanks: (11 Gallons) Holding Tanks: (10 Gallons) Accommodations The open interior plan has a vee berth forward of the U-shaped dinette. The galley is aft to port and aft to starboard is a nav table and enclosed head compartment with hot and cold shower, marine toilet and vanity. Furthest aft is a private cabin that sleeps two. The sole is trimmed in bamboo. There are numerous storage bins and a hanging locker. Options New CDI FF7 Genoa Furler New Raymarine Depth and Knot meter. New Pioneer Stereo with speakers both in salon and cockpit. New VHF Radio New 19" flat-screen TV New cabin cushions throughout New single-burner alcohol stove DVD Player Renovation work done: All engine/drivetrain components inspected and serviced with parts replaced as needed Fuel tank drained and cleaned All filters replaced All hoses inspected and replaced as needed All bulkheads repaired or replaced as needed All through-hulls inspected and/or replaced All wiring inspected and replaced as needed All plumbing inspected and repaired/replaced as needed All fixtures inspected and repaired/replaced as needed Brand new Marine Plywood cabin sole with bamboo finish to brighten interior Brand new countertops in Galley and Head Pressurized water pump re-built and system checked Bilge pump and float switch inspected and cleaned Sail locker re-built All wood sanded, stained and varnished Hatch seals inspected and repaired as necessary Hull buffed and waxed Freshly bottom painted Also included: Various lines Fenders Life jackets Galley accoutrements including silverware Cradle This boat has normal wear and tear as would be expected. Hunter "smile" just professionally repaired with westsystem. Previous owner left hatch open over winter. Interior completely rebuilt. This boat is turn-key but has not been personalized yet. Here is your opportunity to get a boat in ready to sail condition at a fraction of what it would cost to buy new! The best part being that you don't have to live with someone else's questionable decorating prowess or dated cushions, fixtures, etc. Schedule your appointment to see her today. She will not last long!

1986 Hunter 28.5 Sailboat, shoal draft, ready to daysailing or coastal cruising!

Jacksonville, Florida

Length 28.5

Riversong is a 1986 Hunter 28.5’ shoal draft sailboat that is ready for day sailing or extended coastal cruising! She has a very well appointed cockpit with a Raymarine ST6002 wheel autopilot, Raymarine e7 touchscreen chart plotter with wifi, Rule Aqua compass, and more. The bimini and dodger will keep you shaded from the sun and have zip in sections to keep you dry when it rains. Swing out speaker so you can listen to music while you swim and a ladder to get you back on-board. She has an anchor with plenty of rode to keep you in place. Down below you will find a full galley with stainless sink, alcohol 2 burner stove, cooler, microwave, 1000 watt inverter, and huge dual voltage refrigerator. The salon features fold out table, seating for 6, a television with boosted antenna, dvd player, am/fm cd player with bluetooth. She can sleep 4 comfortably (2 in the v-berth and 2 in the quarter berth), or 6 if you use the salon benches. The rear quarter berth has a hanging closet and drawers. There is tons of storage everywhere. The bathroom has a sink, shower (with hot water heater), and an electric flush head. There is a big hanging closet in the head as well. There’s even a wine rack under the v-berth for storing the most important of provisions. You can enjoy all of this in the nice cool air-conditioning provided by the on-board Mermaid A/C unit. Her sails are in great shape. She comes with a main sail (with 2 reefing points) and roller furl working jib (130%). The main sheet, main halyard, and topping life were replaced in 2014. The winches are 2 speed and in great shape. She also has whisker and spinnaker poles, but no sails to go with them. Her iron jib is a Yanmar 2GM20F in great shape. The fuel pump and starter were just replaced in 2014. The house battery is also brand new, as is the dual battery charging system. She comes with many other little things like a handheld VHF radio, extra winch handles, extra line, 30 amp shore cable, hoses, etc. I will have her bottom cleaned prior to taking delivery. Below are the detailed physical specifications: Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudderRig Type: B&RLOA: 28.42' / 8.66mLWL: 23.75' / 7.24mBeam: 10.50' / 3.20mListed SA: 398 ft2 / 36.97 m2Draft (max.) 5.18' / 1.58mDraft (min.) Disp. 7000 lbs./ 3175 kgs.Ballast: 3000 lbs. / 1361 kgs.SA/Disp.: 17.46Bal./Disp.: 42.87%Disp./Len.: 233.27Designer: Hunter DesignBuilder: Hunter Marine (USA)Construct.: FGBal. type: First Built: 1985Last Built: 1988# Built: TANKSWater: 27 gals. / 102 ltrs.Fuel: 11 gals. / 42 ltrs.RIG DIMENSIONS KEYI(IG): 37.33' / 11.38mJ: 12.08' / 3.68mP: 31.75' / 9.68mE: 10.83' / 3.30mPY: EY: SPL/TPS: ISP: SA(Fore.): 225.47 ft2 / 20.95 m2SA(Main): 171.93 ft2 / 15.97 m2Total(calc.)SA: 397.40 ft2 / 36.92 m2DL ratio: 233.27SA/Disp: 17.43Est. Forestay Len.: 39.24' / 11.96mMast Height from DWL: 41.25' / 12.57mBUILDERS (past & present)More about & boats built by: Hunter Marine (USA)NOTESShoal draft: 4'/1.21m

2013/ 1986 Hunter 23 sailboat.

Madison, Mississippi

2013/ 1986 hunter 23 sailboat. comes with new 6 hp. mercury 4 stroke with less than one hr. on it. custom trailer, fresh paint. fresh exterior and interior, poti potty, sink, stove. boat shows as new call Charlotte 601-850-9443

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1986 Hunter 23

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Hunter 23, 1986 sailboat for sale Motor not included, but I can add it in for extra Has Main, Jib, and Spinnaker Trailer Included The bottom painted in the Fall of 2020, has not been in the water since Length 23’ Beam - 8’ Draft - 28” Weight - 2500 lbs Madison, Wisconsin or phone 608-577-eight-five-two-seven

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

CB version- Draft BU: 2.0’/.61m Draft BD: 4.9’/1.49m

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