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Hunter 30 is a 30 ′ 4 ″ / 9.3 m monohull sailboat designed by John Cherubini and built by Hunter Marine between 1973 and 1983.
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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
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
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
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
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 )
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)
Shoal draft: 4.3’. A keel/cb version was also available.
Tall Rig: I: 42.00’/12.80m J: 12.83’/3.91m P: 37.00’/11.28m E: 10.70’ / 3.26m Total (100% main +fore.): 467.38 ft2/43.42 m2 an unfinished (kit) version was called the QUEST 30.
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The Hunter 30 built from 1974 until 1983 is a John Cherubini design, as was the companion Hunter 27. Over the course of its nine-year production run, approximately 1,000 were built. The latest 30 we examined was a 1980 model, hull #934.
The Hunter 30 is handsome from some angles but just a bit too flat in the sheer and high in the cabin top to be considered beautiful. The hull is very full to give a lot of interior room, but otherwise quite typical of the racer-cruisers of the 1970s.
The interior was originally a strong selling point for the boat. Almost every owner commented on the size of the interior – often relative to low price – when talking about their reasons for buying the 30.
Layout is conventional, with a good V-berth forward, then a head with small hanging locker opposite, settee berths on each side with a drop-leaf table in the middle, an L-shaped galley, with the sink underneath the companionway, and a quarter berth, with a tiny chart table at its head. The berths are of decent size, though a tall person will wish they were all a few inches longer.
Many of the boats have alcohol stoves (“Cooks about like a solar oven,” said one owner) that will be due for upgrading. The icebox on the boat we looked at had minimal insulation and would benefit from several more inches all around.
The deck house is high and wide, and this gives a look of spaciousness below. The white hull liner overhead helps to offset the extensive teak veneer on the bulkheads, ceilings, sole, and furniture.
There are adequate windows and hatches for adequate light inside, and opening portlights (Hunter was one of the first production boats to offer numerous opening ports as standard) to give good ventilation. If the boat has not been upgraded by the time of purchase, the new owner will probably want to add Dorade or solar vents to keep the air moving when the opening ports must be closed.
Finish below is average – typical of the low-cost production boats which depend on pre-fab components, rapidly installed in the hull. In our owner surveys, there were a great many complaints about sloppy detailing in the joinerwork, door hinges, hardware, and loose trim. Storage space is minimal, and water tankage of 35 gallons is marginally adequate for cruising.
From the Hunter 30 review. To read the complete review of this popular sailboat, in addition to ten other entry-level cruisers, purchase and download the ebook Entry-Level Sailboats, Volume Two from Practical Sailor .
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The Hunter 30 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Model | Hunter 30 | ||
Length | 30.40 ft | ||
Beam | 10.17 ft | ||
Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Sail area / displ. | 15.99 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 42.27 % | ||
Displ. / length | 253.62 | ||
Comfort ratio | 25.14 | ||
Capsize | 1.91 |
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 25.75 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 9700 lbs | ||
Ballast | 4100 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.80 knots |
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Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 453 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 256.60 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 196.65 sq.ft | ||
I | 40 ft | ||
J | 12.83 ft | ||
P | 34.20 ft | ||
E | 11.50 ft |
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 12 gals |
Water capacity | 33 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder | Hunter Marine (USA) | ||
Designer | John Cherubini | ||
First built | 1973 | ||
Last built | 1983 | ||
Number built | 1000 |
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Hello, new to the forum and looking to run a NMEA cable from the electrical control panel to the helm on an '89 Hunter 30-2. Wondering if anyone here has experience with this install? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome to the forum Kurt. The H30-2 is a nice boat. Hunter often ran cables in conduits (wire chases) about the boat. I would suspect you can find access at the helm and follow the wires back to the control panel. NMEA cable comes in bulk form and has field attachable connectors. https://www.cactusnav.com/files/NMEA%202000%20-%20A%20GUIDE%20TO%20CABLES,%20CONNECTORS%20AND%20INSTALLATION.pdf A fiberglass rod wire fish should work neatly to move the cable through the conduit.
Thank you, jssailem . I've located the conduit that runs from the control panel to the helm. Field attachable connectors will simplify things. Much appreciated.
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20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser; 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet.
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. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. Hunter 30-2 is a 30′ 1″ / 9.2 m monohull sailboat built by Hunter Marine between 1988 and 1992.
Beautifully maintained and updated Hunter 30-2 - would make the perfect family week-ender, day sailor, or even live-aboard for the right person. This is a very well-laid-out & versatile vessel incorporating features usually found only on considerably larger vessels.
1989 Hunter 30-2. Portage Des Sioux, Missouri, United States. Listed Sep 3. Expired. $22,500 USD. Seller's Description. Hunter has built 4 boats known as Hunter 30. The 30-2, a designation given to her to distinguish her from the others, was built between 1988 and 1992. Gander has been idle for some time but she is ready to go sailing now.
The Hunter 30-2 is equipped with a finn keel. The finn keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.30 - 1.40 meter (4.27 - 4.57 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
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.
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20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser; 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet.
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 30. The Hunter 30 is an American sailboat that was designed by John Cherubini as a cruising boat and was built between 1973 and 1983. During its ten-year production run 1,000 examples were completed. The boat was also supplied as an unfinished kit for amateur completion as the Quest 30. The Hunter 30 was the first design marketed by the ...
Shoal draft: 4.3'. A keel/cb version was also available. an unfinished (kit) version was called the QUEST 30. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. Hunter 30 is a 30′ 4″ / 9.3 m monohull sailboat designed by John Cherubini and built by Hunter Marine between 1973 and 1983.
The first Hunter 30 was launched in the wake of the 1973 oil embargo, and the design survived through nine years of stagflation and rising unemployment. Fortunately, for Hunter and other builders who prevailed in that era, significant improvements in fiberglass construction methods coincided with the need for lower production costs. Laminate ...
The latest 30 we examined was a 1980 model, hull #934. The Hunter 30 is handsome from some angles but just a bit too flat in the sheer and high in the cabin top to be considered beautiful. The hull is very full to give a lot of interior room, but otherwise quite typical of the racer-cruisers of the 1970s. The interior was originally a strong ...
The Hunter 30 is a 30.4ft masthead sloop designed by John Cherubini and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1973 and 1983. ... The data on this page has been derived from different sources but a significant part is attributed to sailboatdata.com. We thank them for their encouragements and friendly collaboration.
20 to 30 indicates a coastal cruiser; 30 to 40 indicates a moderate bluewater cruising boat; 40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet.
NMEA Cable Install on Hunter 30-2. Thread starter Kurt K; Start date 22 minutes ago; Forums. Hunter Owner Forums. Ask A Hunter Owner. K. Kurt K. Oct 20, 2024 1 Hunter H30-2 Ventura Harbor 22 minutes ago #1 ...
US$89,995. Union Marine (Issaquah Store) | Issaquah, Washington. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Hunter 30 2 By Condition.
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1989 Hunter 30-2. US$21,900. Treasure Island, Florida. 1986 Black Watch 30 EXPRESS. US$29,999. St Pete Beach, Florida. 2023 Custom 27' Double Decker Tritoon. US$109,900. Seminole, Florida. Broker Information. More from this Broker Visit Website. Monthly Payment. Total Loan Amount. Purchase Price Down Payment Loan amount
33.99 ft / 10.36 m. Mast Height from DWL: 40.04 ft / 12.20 m. Sailboat Links. Builders: Hunter Marine (USA) Download Boat Record: Notes. Originally named the HUNTER 30, the name was changed to the HUNTER 31 during its production.