Are Hunter sailboats any good?

Are Hunter sailboats any good?

Yes Hunter is not a high end custom built boat but solidly built, sails well, has many innovative features, is very comfortable, and fit and finish is every bit as good as any of the other production brands out there.

How much is a Marlow-Hunter 31?

All in all, for well under $200,000, the Marlow-Hunter 31 is a whole lot of boat in a very manageable package.

What happened to Hunter sailboats?

In 2012 Hunter Marine entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company was sold in August 2012 to David E. Marlow, owner of Marlow Yachts and the name changed to Marlow-Hunter, LLC. Examples of models made by Marlow-Hunter in the 2010s include the Marlow-Hunter 31, 33, 37 and 40 models.

Are Hunter sailboats Bluewater?

But here’s the takeaway – Hunters are built to be bluewater boats.

What kind of boat is the Hunter 31?

A sailboat built by Hunter, the 31 is a cruisers vessel. Hunter 31 boats are typically used for overnight-cruising, sailing and watersports. These boats were built with a fiberglass monohull; usually with an inboard and available in Diesel.

How much does a used Hunter 31 cost?

Although the original sales brochure described the Hunter 31 as a bluewater boat, it seems more suited as a coastal cruiser. Given that a used Hunter 31 can be purchased on average for $20,000, one in good condition with upgrades already installed would be a bargain.

Who is the designer of the Hunter 31?

The 31 was designed by Cortland Steck, who grew up racing dinghies from age 7 and later sailed larger boats offshore. In 1979, he graduated from the Westlawn School of Yacht Design and five years later established Cortland Steck Yacht Design.

How is fuel level determined on Hunter 31?

Another aluminum sensor then picks up this signal as it is transmitted back through the tank wall. The more fuel there is in the tank, the more signal is transmitted between the senors. The panel then determines the fuel level in the tank from the strength of the signal.u000bNo more squeezing into hell!u000bOur Hunter 31 turns 17 this summer.