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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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The Hunter 23 is a 23.25ft fractional sloop designed by Hunter Marine and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1985 and 1992.

The Hunter 23 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

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Hunter 23 - Sailboat Data, Parts & Rigging

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The Hunter 23 is an American trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Hunter Marine and first built in 1985. The design was built by Hunter Marine in the United States from 1985 and 1992, but it is now out of production.

The Hunter 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed wing keel or centerboard. It displaces 2,450 lb (1,111 kg) and carries 800 lb (363 kg) of ballast. The wing keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 2.25 ft (0.69 m), while the centerboard-equipped version has a draft of 4.90 ft (1.49 m) with the centerboard extended and 2.0 ft (0.61 m) with it retracted, allowing ground transportation on a trailer.

The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, and two straight settees in the main cabin that can be converted into a full-wideth double berth. The galley is located on the port side just aft of the companionway ladder. The galley is equipped with a single-burner stove and a sink. The head is located in the bow cabin under the "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 55 in (140 cm).

The wing keel version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 237 with a high of 258 and low of 226. The centerboard version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 237 with a high of 219 and low of 276. It has a hull speed of 5.93 kn (10.98 km/h).

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LOA: 23.25 ft LWL: 19.58 ft Beam: 8.00 ft Draft: 2.25 ft Displacement: 2450.00 lbs Ballast: 800.00 lbs Hull type: Wing Keel Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Fractional Sloop

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Our fleet comprises fun-loving sailors who prefer a little more stability and creature comfort in their racing boats.  All of the one design fleets at ILYC race every week on Sunday afternoon.  But you will find the Hunters out sailing, exploring, swimming, night sailing and dock hopping about any  day of the week.

Technically, the Hunter 23 is a wing keel sailboat with a

fractional sloop rig.  The wing keel allows a heavy bottom for

stability but shallow draft which is perfect for our lake’s average

7’ depth.  The H23 is a very stable boat which also performs well

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on our 5 HP outboard motors!  The Hunter 23 has a very

comfortable cabin with a large V berth under the bow and two

adult- size quarter berths.  They also include a porta potty, a slide out

galley for overnight outings and that all important cooler! So, if you’d like a little room on your boat for family outings as

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Table of Contents

• Owner Information Card
• Pre-Departure Checklist
• Boat after Sailing
• Closing up Your
• For Safe Boating
• While Underway
• Brief Glossary of Sailing Terms
• Electrical System
• Water System
• Tuning the Conventional Fractional Rig (Hunter 23, Hunter 26.5, Hunter 333, Legend 35, Legend 37)
• Roller Furling
• Reefing the Mainsail
• Sail Care and Storage
• Care of Standing Rigging
• Care of Running Rigging
• Stepping the Mast on the Hunter 23
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• VI. Specifications & Technical Information

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• Page 1   Hunter 23 Owner’s Manual       Text, photos, and drawings taken from original manual provided with new Hunter/Legend vessels in the  1980s.    In  addition  to  minor  formatting,  spelling,  and  grammar  changes,  sections  from  the  original  manual pertaining to systems on larger vessels have been removed.   It is the intention of the author to  expand this document to include additional information pertaining specifically to the Hunter 23. ...
• Page 2 HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 2   ...

Page 3: Table Of Contents

• Page 4 D. General Care ..........................30 V. Storage/Winterization ........................ 33 A. Sails ............................33 B. Electrical ..........................33 C. Cushions ........................... 33 D. Hatches ............................ 33 E. Outboard Engine ........................33 VI. Specifications & Technical Information ..................27   HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 4   ...

Page 5: Owner Information Card

• Page 6 A copy of Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling is provided with your Hunter Marine boat as part of the standard equipment. Any questions regarding the meaning of terminology used in this manual may be referenced in your Chapman's.
• Page 7 Hunter Marine warrants to the first-use purchaser for a period of twelve (12) Months from the date of sale any part manufactured by Hunter to be free of defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials under normal use and service.

Page 8: Pre-Departure Checklist

Page 9: float plan, page 10: closing up your, page 11: for safe boating.

• Page 12 Make copies of the example on page 1-5 and use one before each trip. Fill it out and leave it with a reliable person who will notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization if you fail to return on time. Do not forget to cancel the float plan upon your return. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 12   ...

Page 13: Brief Glossary Of Sailing Terms

• Page 14 Its purpose is to hold the end of the boom up when the mainsail is lowered. TRIM: To trim sails. To put them in correct relation to the wind by means of sheets. TURNBUCKLE: A device used to maintain correct tension on rigging. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 14   ...

Page 15: General Handling & Operation

Page 16: anchoring, page 17: sails & rigging, page 18: roller furling, page 19: sail care and storage, page 20: care of standing rigging.

• Page 21 After making sure that the headstay line is fully supporting the mast and is now sec-urely cleated, the crew members change pos-itions; the crew member at the winch takes the place of the crew member at the mast and vice versa. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 21   ...
• Page 22 Now all you have left to do is tighten and tune the rigging, attach the sails and give your Hunter 23 the "once over" before backing the trailer into the water and setting out to sea. Make sure all your gear is properly stowed, your car is locked and you have the keys, and then you're ready for any adventure waiting you and your crew.
• Page 23 HUNTER 23 MOTOR: The Hunter 23 outboard motor should be operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. As a precaution to insure that you do not lose the outboard if the clamp comes loose, always have a safety line attached from the motor to the boat.

Page 24: A. Electrical Systems

Page 25: teak care, page 26: v. storage/winterization, page 27: vi. specifications & technical information.

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Hunter Hunter 23 The URL for this page is Hunter 23 Added 07-Jun-2020 © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . HUNTER 23 Detailed Review 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. HUNTER 23 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about HUNTER 23 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs. Boat Information Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who builds hunter 23. HUNTER 23 is built by Hunter Marine (USA). When was HUNTER 23 first built? HUNTER 23 was first built in 1985. How long is HUNTER 23? HUNTER 23 is 5.97 m in length. What is mast height on HUNTER 23? HUNTER 23 has a mast height of 7.82 m. Member Boats at HarborMoor Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. Sailboat Guide Hunter Horizon 23 Hunter Horizon 23 is a 22 ′ 8 ″ / 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by David Thomas and built by Hunter Boats Ltd. between 1989 and 1998. 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) Self tacking jib standard. A (single) fin keel version was also available. Later called HUNTER HORIZON 232. Also sold in fit form. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. About Sailboat Guide ©2024 Sea Time Tech, LLC This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Forums New posts Unanswered threads Register Top Posts Email What's new New posts New Posts (legacy) Latest activity New media Media New media New comments Boat Info Downloads Weekly Quiz Topic FAQ 10000boatnames.com Classifieds Sell Your Boat Used Gear for Sale Parts General Marine Parts Hunter Beneteau Catalina MacGregor Oday Help Terms of Use Monday Mail Subscribe Monday Mail Unsubscribe Looking at a mid-80's Hunter 23 and need advice Thread starter njmedic3306 Start date Dec 5, 2010 Hunter Owner Forums Smaller Boats njmedic3306 I don't know much about Hunter sailboats but I found a 1986 on a trailer for $1400 and wanted to know if its a bargain or not. Has main, spinnaker, two motors (2 and 4 stroke). It appears from the pics to have a fixed keel. Any common problems I need to check on the hull or decking.   Attachments I have a '91 H23, bought in May. I like it, for a glorified day-sailer on a Lake. Wouldn't be too comfortable for extended crusing, though. $1400 with decent trailer (if it is) and motors (if either works reliably) sounds like a very good deal, if the boat is serviceable. For the most part, I had seen prices from maybe 2500 or 3000 up to as high as 8000 or so (for whihc I'd expect a really pristine boat). You may want to hire a surveyor, I'd guess $300 or so? Tough to tell from that pic, but the later 23's have a 2' 3" draft winged iron keel (fixed). I think the earlier models, don't know from what year, had a keel/centerboard. My '91 is fixed iron keel (that I had to do a lot of grinding and sanding on, to remove sacly rust and flaking paint, when I first bought it). Does it have a jib? I think you'll need one, and that could be pricy if missing. Other than that, how much do you know about glass boats in general? If you feel reasonably sure of yourself, just go through it wiht a fine tooth comb - keel bolts, all bilge areas, look at wood for signs of water incursion (mine had wet plywood bulkheads in the under-berth storage areas on the aft stbd side, for example, as prev owner had let water collect in cockpit and cockpit drain was clogged), stanchions, etc. I don't know of any specifically common problems, other than to look at all places where there is a hole through the deck, including screws.   peptobysmol Looks to be fairly well maintained just from the pic. The only exception is the hatchet job on the old motor mount. I guess they didn't want to do any glass repair over the old bolt holes. You can sail with the main alone if there is no jib, but you'd really want one soon and if you look around you'd find one cheap that is serviceable (although may not be a perfect fit for the H - 23) on ebay. That model looks like it has the Kenyon Mast/boom which is the more beefy of the 3 types of masts used on that model. The interior carpeting looks good from the pics. I bought mine 2 years ago for 2,500 Without the motor. I'd have jumped on it for 1,400 for sure if it was in the same condition as mine. If you can do a float test or even better take it for a test sail. Things to look out for? As mentioned inspect the keel bolt area, inside the lazarette for water intrusion - most likely from the cockpit drain hose. It is a 1980's Hunter 23 so there is bound to be a history of water intrusion, you just need to know if it currently has any hull problems. Try to ask the owner if he knows when the stantions and the chainplates have been reseated, age of standing rigging. There are 2 storage/hull access areas underneath the V-berth cushions - check there for water (most likely from the anchor locker leaking). The mast is a 2 (hard) 3 (easier) person job unless you have a mast raising system. Since the Kenyon mast is beefier it is also heavier. The stock trailer, which it appears this boat has, did not come with any brakes. So you may in some states be required to have trailer breaks at a certain weight IIRC. HTH. Good luck. Edit: FYI. After looking at the pics again, the current configuration of the motor in the upright position would not allow the stern anchor light to be visible for a good part of the port arc looking aft and I do not see a masthead light.   More info So I will go look tomorrow am. There is a small language barrier but he also has a Honda outboard 4 stroke that he says runs good. So this boat has a swing keel or is it stationary?   Re: More info It should be obvious when you see it "live" if it has the winged fixed keel or a keel/centerboard. Look carefully at the area under the sliding galley - the photo looks as if there was some water damage and peeling of the plywood under it. Even if it has been somewhat damaged, if it is dry now and you can live with the cosmetics, could be fine.   If this is the type boat you are looking for not sure how you could go wrong with this one as with any boat you will need to do some repairs/personilazation. But for $1400 (and this I assmue is asking price as you have not even seen it yet and the asking price is alway negotiable) you could sell one of the engines and get an even better bargin !   On closer view of the keel photo, it does look like the fixed wing keel - I think I see the wings just next to the trailer fender. By the way, is this boat on Lake Hopatcong, NJ? Or would it be? Mine is on Wallenpaupack, not that far away, and there are a handful of other H23's that I've seen.   Update So I took a look at it and it does have the fixed winged keel. What is the draft? Yes it will be on Lake Hopatcong. My slip is right by Riverstyx.   2 ft 3 inches   One more update The boat does have a Main, Jib, and a spinnaker. Are spinnakers common? Also thanks for all the information.   Re: One more update Depends on what you mean by "common". For racing, sure. Cruising? I find them kind of a pain to use, and have no pole anyway on my boat. Is this a symmetrical spinnaker or an assymm? The latter are easier to use, IMHO. Does it have the spinnaker pole? If all the sails are in decent condition, that is probably a pretty good deal.   Looks like a great deal! There is a good review of the 23 here: http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/articles/index.cgi/noframes/read/110 Check out my album, if you wish, for some pictures of zincs on the keel, a simple traveler pulley system, and some other stuff. -Chris   Thanks for the review on trailersailor I read that yesterday. So I pulled the trigger and drove it home tonight. I did find 2 things that bothered me, there was a piece of wood that did have water damage right when you enter the cabin behind the stairs. It didnt appear to be structual. Also up by the head there was a piece of rotted wood be again it was only a divider and everything else up by the bow looked great. I got him down though to $1200 which I thought was a great deal. The sails look good, I think one is the Gen 130, Main, and a colorful spinnaker. God I can't wait for summer and its only December... : (   njmedic3306 said: I did find 2 things that bothered me, there was a piece of wood that did have water damage right when you enter the cabin behind the stairs. It didnt appear to be structual. Also up by the head there was a piece of rotted wood be again it was only a divider and everything else up by the bow looked great. Click to expand Thanks, all this info makes my wife feel better about her investment. ; ) Now if I can just figure out how to get this small ship to fit on the side of my house till spring.......   peoples1234 njmedic3306 said: Thanks for the review on trailersailor I read that yesterday. So I pulled the trigger and drove it home tonight. I did find 2 things that bothered me, there was a piece of wood that did have water damage right when you enter the cabin behind the stairs. It didnt appear to be structual. Also up by the head there was a piece of rotted wood be again it was only a divider and everything else up by the bow looked great. I got him down though to $1200 which I thought was a great deal. The sails look good, I think one is the Gen 130, Main, and a colorful spinnaker. God I can't wait for summer and its only December... : ( Click to expand This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. 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To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. Privacy Policy 395 IMAGES Hunter 23 Hunter 23 Hunter 23.5, 1993, St. Petersburg, Florida, sailboat for sale from Sailing Texas, yacht for sale 1987 Hunter 23 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale 1985 Hunter 23 sailboat for sale in Texas 1993 Hunter 23.5 VIDEO Hunter 23 restoration project Caribbean Sailing, First Video in a Hunter 23.5 Beautiful day for sailing! Amazing boat fits in a box COM PAC 23 SAILBOAT STEERS CLEAR OF TOP 10 SAILING PITFALLS Hunter 23.5 2nd reef "tamed the tiger" COMMENTS HUNTER 23 Discount Sails-Hunter_23. Electric Yacht. New Rudders. Sail Trailers. SeaWaterPro. SBD App - BR. top 1 ads row1. top 2 ads row2. top 3 ads row2. HUNTER 23. ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft. For ... Hunter 23 Hunter 23. The Hunter 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim.It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed wing keel or centerboard.It displaces 2,450 lb (1,111 kg) and carries 800 lb (363 kg) of ballast. [1]The wing keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 2.25 ft ... Hunter 23.5 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 ... Hunter 23 The Hunter 23 is a 23.25ft fractional sloop designed by Hunter Marine and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1985 and 1992. The Hunter 23 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. 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 ... Hunter 23 Hunter 23 is a 23′ 3″ / 7.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Hunter Marine and built by Hunter Marine between 1985 and 1992. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. ... 1988 Hunter 23 $7,000 USD. View. 3 / 11 Clarksville, TN, US 1988 Hunter 23 ... PDF HUNTER 23 OWNERS MANUAL B. Water System. Your Hunter 23 is equipped with a 5 gallon non-pressurized water tank, located in the lazarette. The water is pulled from the tank by the hand operated pump/faucet mounted on the sliding sink/stove unit. Water from the sink is directly discharged into the environment. Hunter 23 Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for Hunter 23 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more. Sailboat Data directory for over 8,000 sailboat designs and manufacturers. Direct access to halyards lengths, recommended sail areas, mainsail cover styles, standing rigging fittings, and lots ... Hunter 23 Sailboat values and recent boats for sale Hunter 23. The Hunter 23 is an American trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Hunter Marine and first built in 1985. The design was built by Hunter Marine in the United States from 1985 and 1992, but it is now out of production. The Hunter 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. Hunter 23 The H23 is a very stable boat which also performs well. in light air conditions. Yes, and when the wind dies, we can rely. on our 5 HP outboard motors! The Hunter 23 has a very. comfortable cabin with a large V berth under the bow and two. adult-size quarter berths. They also include a porta potty, a slide out. 1987 Hunter 23 sailboat for sale in Alabama 2.25'. Alabama. $2,999. Description: Hunter 23 with trailer located in Pell City, AL on freshwater Lake Logan Martin. 8hp Nissan long shaft outboard. Upgraded with new head sails and all systems working. Fully ready to launch, raise mast, and sail today. Loaded for weekend cruising. Equipment: Hunter 23 Sep 2, 2024. 3. Hunter Hunter 23 Buffalo. Sep 2, 2024. #1. I recently acquired a Hunter 23. Like most boats I aquire it is a bit of a project. We currently own a Pearson 365 ketch which i have owned for 20 years. It was a huge project (partially sank in its slip). 1987 Hunter 23 Boat Specs, Tests and Reviews Get the latest 1987 Hunter 23 boat specs, boat tests and reviews featuring specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, price, msrp and information resources. ... 1987 Hunter 23. 1987 Hunter 23 Specs. Boat Type: Monohull Sailboats; Hull Material: Fiberglass; Beam: 8'4" Length: 23' Net Weight: 3000 lbs; Hunter 23.5 A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize. Formula. 33.36. <40: less stiff, less powerful. Considering a Hunter-23 Hunter 23 Gainesville, FL. Mar 1, 2012. #7. I strongly suggest that you install a 6 inch inspection cover (it cost around 10$, white plastic will do) under the stair. That section of the under floor space contain around 2 buckets of water. Hunter 23 Keel The first 10 hunter 23's had your keel but reading the hull number it reads hull 58 with the hull laid in April, 1985. I got the first solid wing keel 23 in April, 1985 ; therefore, recheck your hull number. I posted a drawing of the two line uphaul and downhaul line diagram for the centerboard. It can be found under boat information/Hunter ... HUNTER MARINE HUNTER 23 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download Specifications & Technical Information. Download this manual. Hunter 23. Owner's Manual. Text, photos, and drawings taken from original manual provided with new Hunter/Legend vessels in the. 1980s. In addition to minor formatting, spelling, and grammar changes, sections from the original. manual pertaining to systems on larger vessels have been ... 1987 Hunter Hunter 23 sailboat for sale in North Carolina 1987 23.3' Hunter Hunter 23 sailboat for sale in Fayetteville North Carolina. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... Location. Price. 1987. 23.3' 8' 2.3' North Carolina. $3,500. Description: Excellent condition 1987 Hunter 23. Fixed keel. Clean, dry, and ready to sail. Never been in salt water, light lake sailing ... HUNTER 23: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine HUNTER 23 Detailed Review. 1 of 2. 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. Hunter Horizon 23 Hunter Horizon 23 is a 22′ 8″ / 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by David Thomas and built by Hunter Boats Ltd. between 1989 and 1998. ... 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. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds ... Looking at a mid-80's Hunter 23 and need advice Apr 27, 2010. 1,235. Hunter 23 Lake Wallenpaupack. Dec 5, 2010. #2. I have a '91 H23, bought in May. I like it, for a glorified day-sailer on a Lake. Wouldn't be too comfortable for extended crusing, though. $1400 with decent trailer (if it is) and motors (if either works reliably) sounds like a very good deal, if the boat is serviceable. 1986 Hunter 23 Boat Specs, Tests and Reviews Get the latest 1986 Hunter 23 boat specs, boat tests and reviews featuring specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, price, msrp and information resources. ... 1986 Hunter 23. 1986 Hunter 23 Specs. Boat Type: Monohull Sailboats; Hull Material: Fiberglass; Beam: 8'4" Length: 23' Net Weight: 3000 lbs; Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK) In 2003 came the MYSTERY 35. In 2003, Hunter Boats was taken over by the Select Yachts Group, which also comprised Cornish Crabbers, Red Fox Yachts, the Landau Launch Company and Cornish Diva. In 2009 LAUREN MARINE purchased the rights/brand and mould tools for the BRITISH HUNTER RANGE of yachts. Phone 02380 438551. Email [email protected]. catamaran gulet powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht