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Is Hunter (or Marlow Hunter) Still Even in Business?

• Thread starter Sailboz
• Start date Jun 8, 2020
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14700 NW US Hwy 441 · 14700 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615

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Downsizing although the current uncertainties make things unpredictable.  

The last response I saw on this site said they were downsizing and selling the property to move to another location since they didn't need all that acreage with a factory direct, build to suit, model. However, after all else that has gone on, and considering the Marlow power yacht were made in China, I'm not putting any money on the table.  

I agree you never see anything regarding the MH products! I think he is letting it die on the vine! I get the Yacht magazine and there are all sorts of advertisements for the Marlow Yachts! I have been told that they were only making the small sailboats in Alachua. But I was also told nothing is being done there at all! It is sad to see an American Sailing icon end in this manner!  

I think the obituary may be premature. We were in Alachua in May and there was obvious activity there although I didn’t go in. Most manufacturing in Florida hasn’t been interrupted much by this ‘toilet paper crisis’.  

Sailboz said: I don't know if this topic has already been beaten to death, so my apologies if it has, but does anyone know the real story about whether Hunter or more specifically Marlow-Hunter is still in business and what happened to them? They still have a nice website, but it doesn't seem like there is anything going on there at all. No more boat shows and, apparently, no more boats. There's very little out there on the Web about the company. I've read about the bankruptcy and Marlow coming in and taking over and it looked like they were making some pretty neat looking boats in the early to mid 2010's (though unsure about the quality). MH 50, 40, 37, and 33 looked good. and the "new" 42SS looked good too (was there literally only one of those ever made?). I also did a google maps search just to see what the place looks like and it was downright scary and disappointing. It looks like a poorly kept junkyard for derelict molds and equipment in the rear of the property. Take a look: 14700 NW US Hwy 441 · 14700 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615 Building www.google.com I'm not trying to start a who-struck-John about this, and I have really liked Hunter sailboats over the years and had a 2005 36 and now have a 2005 41 AC. I always thought it was a nice alternative to Catalina, especially if you weren't into the Euro styling of Beneteau, Jeanneau, Bavaria, and Dufour. Just still a little curious I guess. The company may not be "officially" dead, but I don't know what else you'd call it. Thanks. Click to expand

I needed help with some parts for my boat last winter and I stopped in at the Alachua factory as I was driving down Hwy 75. When I was there many years ago it was a bee hive of activity. This winter, I walked in and found no one up front. Then I wandered back into the offices and found one big room full of desks and paper work piles but no people. Way in the back of the offices I found one guy in (by the way there was only one car in the parking lot) luckily he was able to help; (after reminding me that Marlow-Hunter didn't build my boat. I said yeah yeah yeah I've heard that on the phone several times since Marlow bought the place.) I then asked what the deal was with the empty offices and factory. He smiled and said everybody is at lunch. I got a good laugh out of his comment and moved on.  

I own a 2017 MH 31 i bought new from EdgeWater Marine in the UK. I experienced problems with leaking windows as several other MH owners in the UK. We tried on numerous occasions to get a response back from the Marlow Hunter office and got little response from them to help. I happened to be on a business visit in Florida in 2019 and decided to do a cold call on them in Alachua. The site was up for sale and looked very much closed down. The reception door was open but no one was there I shouted and was met by Brett Leary. He explained that they are not doing any big boat builds and were just completing a build on a small dingy type sailboat. He said the yard was up for sale as the market for big boats had fallen down. I asked about my leaking windows and he was very helpful indeed and provided me with a guide and instructions on how to fit the windows he gave me a tour round the factory where there were two people working but no boat work was being carried out. Only two cars in the car park. I ended up paying £2000 in the UK to have the windows refitted myself. I’m very pleased with the boat and is a real pity my experience of the windows hampered a otherwise good purchase. The company EdgeWater Marine in the UK ended up closing down the company so we are on our own from here.  

Have to laugh at this statement "as the market for big boats had fallen down ". Of course it has they haven't advertised or prompted Hunter Sailboats for years! Marlow was the worst thing that could have happened to Hunter! RIP!  

garethpope said: I own a 2017 MH 31 i bought new from EdgeWater Marine in the UK. I experienced problems with leaking windows as several other MH owners in the UK. We tried on numerous occasions to get a response back from the Marlow Hunter office and got little response from them to help. I happened to be on a business visit in Florida in 2019 and decided to do a cold call on them in Alachua. The site was up for sale and looked very much closed down. The reception door was open but no one was there I shouted and was met by Brett Leary. He explained that they are not doing any big boat builds and were just completing a build on a small dingy type sailboat. He said the yard was up for sale as the market for big boats had fallen down. I asked about my leaking windows and he was very helpful indeed and provided me with a guide and instructions on how to fit the windows he gave me a tour round the factory where there were two people working but no boat work was being carried out. Only two cars in the car park. I ended up paying £2000 in the UK to have the windows refitted myself. I’m very pleased with the boat and is a real pity my experience of the windows hampered a otherwise good purchase. The company EdgeWater Marine in the UK ended up closing down the company so we are on our own from here. Click to expand

I was looking for a new sailboat, 40' ish earlier this year. I had clicked on the link for the 40' brochure on the MH website but never received it. I finally emailed them and found out what everyone else had been saying that they are "currently" not building bigger boats but that they had a 2018 42SS for sale that had never been commissioned. Since Beneteau and Jeanneau were built to order and I wanted something sooner I was happy to go take a look at the 2018. Turned out this was the boat built for David Marlow to take to boat shows (there are pictures of it in another thread) and I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. Marlow. We had a nice conversation as he showed me the yacht and all of the engineering that went into it. I was completely impressed with the yacht and Mr. Marlow. I explained what my goal was, which is to solo sail the Caribbean as my had recently passed away and was now free to do the dream. I asked to have a genset installed and he agreed and offered at no extra cost so the deal was made. I had a few issues I needed to take care of (properties and estate to settle) before I would be able to complete the purchase and he was sympathetic and I left him with a check to hold the boat for me. Issue after issue arose and long story short is I will be the proud owner in just a few more days. David Marlow has been extremely gracious and helpful throughout this process and I can not say enough good things about him. As for Marlow-Hunter they are busy building "Boutique" boats and I may be waiting a little longer for familiarization due to the person that delivers Marlow-Hunter sailboats is completely booked with deliveries.  

3DPhoto, congratulations on your purchase of the MH 42SS. My wife and I made a trip to Snead Island, FL to meet with David Marlow and see the red hull #1 MH 42SS in Jan 2017. We preferred the interior layout of the MH 40 and eventually ended up negotiating a deal with David to have a MH 40 built for us. David worked personally with us choosing options and making several custom modifications to the boat, both during contract negotiations and during construction. He was a pleasure to work with and a persuasive salesman. We took delivery of the boat at our marina in Maryland in June 2018. The commissioning was done by two guys, Billy and Joe, who I met in Alachua while the boat was being built. Billy is a professional sailor that did the rigging and arch assembly working with our marina boat yard staff and Joe did the commissioning for all the electronics, mechanical systems and plumbing, which he was in charge of during construction. They did a great job rigging and commissioning the boat and taking us out sailing for several hours to help familiarize us with the systems and handling. While there were build and equipment issues we experienced with the boat, all have been resolved and we have enjoyed the boat for 4 sailing season now. I have a question for you, did they ever put an accessible trash bin in the 42SS galley? My wife had a long discussion with David while he was showing us the boat. David called me the next day and said that he had gone to several kitchen supply stores that morning to find a trash can he could install in the galley for us.  

It's a pity Marlow Hunter have stepped back from the bigger boats. The wait for a new Catalina 425 right now is over a year, and I've seen on some other forums that if you want a new Jeanneau right now, they are booking for 2023 build slots. The only new boats available right now are spec boats that brokers ordered a year ago. There is more demand than the manufacturers can keep up with.  

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A recent article on the fate of the Hunter manufacturing facility in Florida. https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com...cle_4693016e-c71f-11ec-97f0-8face2d091ff.html  

I know that as a Catalina owner for the past 13 years, I'm not supposed to think about crossing over. However, I sold my C28 to upsize and found the market moving more quickly than I was ready for. I'm currently boatless and trying to be open-minded, and after seeing this I'm left wondering. You may have been ready for the factory closure news, but does this change the way you feel about the ownership experience? Did you enjoy strong Hunter factory support that you no longer feel will be there? Would this make you think twice before buying a used Hunter or M-H today? Are there years you would avoid?  

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Banooma said: I know that as a Catalina owner for the past 13 years, I'm not supposed to think about crossing over. However, I sold my C28 to upsize and found the market moving more quickly than I was ready for. I'm currently boatless and trying to be open-minded, and after seeing this I'm left wondering. You may have been ready for the factory closure news, but does this change the way you feel about the ownership experience? Did you enjoy strong Hunter factory support that you no longer feel will be there? Would this make you think twice before buying a used Hunter or M-H today? Are there years you would avoid? Click to expand

Hello! We purchased a Marlow Hunter 47 at the beginning of 2022 and love it! We have sailed our entire lives on many different boats. The MH 47 is a unique design with tons of space below and is a well balanced sailer. With that said, we would love to connect with other MH 47 owners (or just MH owners) to share stories. And BTW, I had some dialog going late 2021 with the folks at Marlow Hunter / A&M Manufacturing. I was told a new owner was coming in and they hoped to get the big boats going again. Have not heard from them since.  

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Lunatic said: Hello! We purchased a Marlow Hunter 47 at the beginning of 2022 and love it! We have sailed our entire lives on many different boats. The MH 47 is a unique design with tons of space below and is a well balanced sailer. With that said, we would love to connect with other MH 47 owners (or just MH owners) to share stories. And BTW, I had some dialog going late 2021 with the folks at Marlow Hunter / A&M Manufacturing. I was told a new owner was coming in and they hoped to get the big boats going again. Have not heard from them since. Click to expand

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• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: May 15, 2013

When Hunter Marine arrived last fall at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, the company came with a new name, a new owner, and a new 40-foot sloop to celebrate 40 years of boatbuilding in the United States and a renewed lease on life.

Purchased by Marlow Yachts, based in Palmetto, Florida, in the middle of 2012, the sailboat company founded by Warren Luhrs is now called Marlow-Hunter but continues to produce its line of small trailerable sailboats and midsize to large cruising models at its yard in Alachua, Florida.

The Hunter 40 introduces an updated look to the Hunter lineup, and according to sales director Greg Emerson, more models with similar styling will follow. The boat was designed by Glenn Henderson, who’s long collaborated with the firm’s in-house designers, and with input from Marlow Yachts owner David Marlow, as well.

With its hard chines, a slightly reverse transom, and a plumb bow, the 40 has a sporty appearance, enhanced in the case of hull number 1 by its deep blue topsides, gold cove and boot stripes, and two-tone deck with tan nonskid and white gelcoat trim. Windows shaped like knife blades run the length of the wedge-shaped cabin top; I did a double take when I first spotted them on the boat sitting dockside at the show.

Belowdecks, the H40 has a quite roomy layout. White panels, offset by either mahogany (standard) or teak woodwork, give the interior, especially the saloon, an airy and bright feel. The boat I inspected came with the teak interior, an option package that also includes Dura-Leather upholstery and upgraded fixtures. With the upgrade, the owner also has the choice of a hard bimini over the cockpit, a feature with which our test boat was equipped. To be honest, unless I was in the tropics, I’d prefer either a canvas bimini or none at all, but perhaps that’s because I thought that the hardtop had head-knocking potential. Based on customer and dealer feedback, the layout in the forward cabin has been changed from the boat we sailed. A separate head and shower, located on either side of the cabin, have been combined to starboard,making room for a bench seat between the hanging locker to port and the queen-size V-berth.

Aft, a buyer has a choice of either two cabins or one large owners cabin; I saw the latter. Headroom over the island queen seemed cramped, and apparently others thought so, too. Emerson said the company has modified the cockpit-table base and the mold for the cockpit itself to gain more space below.

Emerson said that the original H40 transom has also been changed to make the fold-down swim platform smaller and lighter and, hence, easier to raise and lower. As a result, production models have a step on the stern to make boarding from a dinghy easier when the platform’s up. Like all modern Hunters, the H40 has a B&R rig with swept-back spreaders and no backstay. Customers can choose between a conventional mainsail or an in-mast furling main with vertical battens. The boat comes standard with a 110-percent headsail, although a 120-percent genoa can be ordered for light-wind cruising grounds, and the anchor roller includes a padeye for setting downwind sails. A traveler is incorporated into the stainless-steel cockpit arch; it can be adapted to include either a canvas or hard bimini. One end of the double-ended mainsheet is led to the cabin top, and the other down the side of the arch to a winch by the port helm station. This arrangement makes a boat the size of the 40 quite easy for a couple to sail.

Speaking of sailing, the 40 delivered a comfortable ride during my somewhat short time on the wheel in conditions that favored foul-weather gear. The Lewmar steering provided good feedback as we notched closehauled speeds in the 6s and a knot better when we cracked off to a reach in 10 knots of breeze.

Given the one-year stem-to-stern warranty and five-year guarantee on the hull—not to mention the long list of standard equipment—the sailaway price of $240,000 makes the Hunter 40 definitely worthy of inspection or, better yet, a test sail.

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Whether you are a day sailor or serious cruiser, the Marlow-Hunter 40 is designed to please. Her superior sailing characteristics are honed from her 65 predecessors to emerge from our design center. Built in the United States, she is crafted by people who understand and respect the sea. We chose to launch the Marlow-Hunter 40 on the fortieth anniversary of the Hunter brand with the desire to create a sailing vessel that exceeded the expectations of the past forty years. Come experience the Marlow-Hunter 40 with her dual helm control, furling mast, fold-down transom, chined hull and dual heads. Our hand-crafted interiors are made to fit each boat, not the other way around. The result is an interior fit and finish that is as functional as it is beautiful.

They say life begins at 40. Begin your sailing life with a Marlow-Hunter 40

Description

• Teak Bulkheads, Floors & Furniture
• Upgraded Ultra Leather Cushions 
• Light Fixtures in Main Salon
• Folding Cleats
• Tan Non-skid
• Hardtop With Solar Panel
• Flag Blue Imron Painted Hull

Mariner Package

• In – Mast Furling
• Travel On Arch
• Refrigeration
• Upgraded 54 hp Yanmar Engine
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel’s
• Electric Anchor Windless
• Cockpit Stereo
• 1 – Remote & 4 – Displays
• Innerspring Mattress (AFT)
• Ocean Air Shades
• LED Lighting
• 3 – Blade Prop
• Upgraded 120amp Alternator
• Vertical Battens
• Electric Halyard Winch
• Raymarine E95 (9.5″) W / RS 125 GPS
• Bose Lifestyle 235 Upgrade W / 26″ Flatscreen TV W / Bose CD / DVD / Player
• Raymarine i70 Package W / Autopilot 
• Quiet Flush Heads Fresh Water
• VHF Remote at Helm
• Dodger Installation
• Teak Cockpit Transom
• Teak Cockpit Table Inlay
• Freezer – Front Loading
• TV Antenna Package
• Dockline & Springline Pkg – Large includes 4 dock lines and 2 spring lines
• 2 – Group 4D’s AGM House Batteries (NEW)
• 1 – Group 24 Engine Start Battery
• Double Stainless Steel Sinks W / Cutting Board
• Two Burner LPG Gimbaled Stove & Oven
• Built in Waste Bin

Electronics / Systems

• Raymarine i50 Depth Sounder
• Raymarine i50 Speed Meter
• Raymarine i50 Wind Machine
• Solar Panel on deck
• Shore Power System
• Stereo CD, FM, AM 
• VHF Radio W/DSC & S/Steel Antenna
• Water Heater
• X-Change-R Oil Changing System
• 12v DC Electrical System
• Upgraded 54hp Yanmar from 40hp
• Battery Charger 30amps
• 3 – Bilge Pump Systems
• Galvanic Isolator
• MSD W/Waste Holding Tank Macerator Pump
• NMMA Certification on all Systems
• Fresh Water System Hot & Cold 
• Inboard Jib Tracks W/Adjustable Cars
• Internal Halyards Led to Cockpit
• Jib Furling System
• 110% Jib W/Sun Cover
• Furling Main Sail System
• Selden Mast W/B&R Rig
• Rigging Line Stoppers & Organizers
• Winch Handels
• 2-40’s Self Tailing Winches
• 2-46’s Self Tailing Winches

Deck / Hull

• Anchor Roller, Double Offset
• Anchor Well W/Space for Rode & Chain
• Blister Prevent Technology in the Hull
• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit 
• Cockpit Traveler on Arch
• Deck Handrails S/S
• 2 – Dorade Vents
• HKT Kevlar Hull Reinforcement
• Solid Hull Below Waterline
• Keel = Shoal Draft
• Rub-rail, W/Stainless Steel Insert
• Balanced Spade Rudder W/ Stainless Steel Shaft
• Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder on Swim Platform
• Hull to Deck Joint Through-bolted 
• All Bronze Through Hull Fittings
• Lewmar Direct Drive Steering System
• Dual Helm Stations
• Halyard Tail Stowage Wells
• Jib Winches placed at Helm
• Lockers for Storage
• Stern Rail Seating
• Fold Down Transom Swim Platform
• Transom Hot & Cold Swim Shower
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Dinette Table Convertible to Berth
• Deluxe Cushion / Package
• Electrical Outlets AC & DC
• Hardwood Flooring
• Handrails, Hardwood on both sides
• Hullside Storage Cabinets
• Deck Side Windows Fixed
• Chart Table 
• Cabin Lighting
• Accord Shades
• Lift – Assisted Engine Access
• Navigation Station W/Space for Electronics
• Selected Hardwood Trim
• Electrical Outlets, AC& DC
• Corian Countertop
• Dish Rack Cabinet W/Lighting & Ventilation
• Dish ware, Plates, Bowls
• Fresh Water System
• Ports, Opening W/Screens
• Double S/S Sinks
• Storage Cabinets
• Storage Drawers
• Storage Shelving
• Stove, Two Burner, LPG Gimbaled W/Oven
• Waste Bin Built In

Aft Cabin / Head

• Upgraded Innerspring Mattress
• Built -In Lounge Chair
• Hanging Locker W/Cedar – Lined
• Electrical Outlets AC&DC
• Storage Shelves & Compartments
• Ports /Hatches W/Screens
• Private Access to Head & Shower
• Access Door
• Anti-Bacterial Gelcoat
• Shower Stall W/Adjustable Shower Head
• Seat, Folding Privacy Door & Sump Pump
• Vanity W/Corian Countertop

Forward Cabin / Head

• Cabin Lighting 
• Opening Deck Hatch 
• Electrical Outlets
• Hanging Locker
• Mattress Foam
• Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Storage & Shelving
• Under Berth Storage
• Vanity 

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This Marlow-Hunter 40 is a great boat! She is in above average condition and has all the bells and whistles offered by the builder. The interior offers two heads, a nav area, a comfortable salon, a smartly designed galley, a nice forward cabin, and a large aft owner's cabin with a center line berth. 

Blue Heron stands out with her stunning freshly painted blue hull (2023) and attractive upgraded Teak interior! She was built by Marlow-Hunter in Alachua, FL, with a CE Category A/10 Ocean rating and exhibits the highest quality throughout, thanks to Mr. Marlow's demanding standards.

Unique features and upgrades include the Anniversary Edition Package and Mariners Package offered by Marlow-Hunter. Blue Heron's extensive list of desirable features includes twin helms, a fold-down transom, in-mast furling, a bow thruster, AC, and a Targa Top (hard bimini). The B&R rig with the Selden in-mast mainsail furling system and the furling 130% genoa make sailing easy for a couple. The optional shoal draft keel (5' 2") and ICW-friendly air draft (less than 65') are perfect for worry-free coastal cruising. Blue Heron has an upgraded 54 HP Yanmar with less than 800 hours, an upgraded 3-blade Flex-O-Fold propeller, and a bow thruster, improving maneuverability in tight spaces.

Her meticulous owners recently had the hull and bottom professionally painted and added a new Side-Power 100 bow thruster, a new custom Dodger with the highest quality glass and grab rails, custom cockpit cushions, an Icom IC-M506 with remote command mike, Shakespeare VHF antenna, Raymarine AIS-700, Jabsco elongated electric toilets and more.

Blue Heron is in a slip at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina in Mount Pleasant, SC. A pre-listing survey was completed in May 2023 and is available upon request. Blue Heron is an excellent value!

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts - Charleston.

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• Cruising Speed: 7 kn
• Beam: 13' 2''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Displacement: 19,700 lb
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 50|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 90|gallon
• Holding: 1 x 40|gallon

Blue Heron's interior is clean and attractive. The layout includes two spacious cabins, two heads, a galley, a nav station, and a comfortable salon. The interior is finished with quality teak joinery and cherry flooring. There is plenty of natural light and ventilation with large fixed side windows, two opening ports, six fixed ports, and six opening deck hatches. There is a 16,000 BTU reverse cycle AC unit in the salon and a 6,000 BTU unit in the aft cabin. 

The Salon has a settee to port and a U-shaped table to starboard with a table. The table drops down to create a berth.

• Headroom Over 6’5”
• Electrical Outlets
• Grab Handles and Post
• Plenty of storage under/behind the settees and under the floor
• (2) large Lewmar hatches
• Forward-facing chart table with a seat.
• Accessible main panel for AC/DC, and electronics
• New shades on the windows in the salon (November 2023)
• TV, stereo and speakers

The U-shape Galley offers abundant storage and plenty of counter space.  

• Corian countertops
• Dish rack cabinet w/lighting & ventilation
• Hunter dishware plates, bowls
• Fresh cold/hot water system
• Gimbled 2-burner Force 10 propane stove/oven, propane system, and solenoid control. The stove/oven ignitor is INOP
• Front-loading 12V DC Nova Kool refrigerator
• Front-loading 12V DC Nova Kool freezer or 2nd refrigerator
• Double stainless steel sinks
• Lots of storage and workspace
• Built-In waste bin
• AC outlets for coffee Pot, toaster, and skillet

Aft Cabin and Head:

• Headroom over 6’5”
• Queen size bed with access from both sides
• Upgraded innerspring mattress
• Comfy chair
• Ensuite – Shower, Sink & Toilet
• Elongated Jabsco quiet flush electric toilet
• Shower stall with adjustable shower head
• (2) Hanging locker cedar lined
• Storage shelves and compartments
• Two doors to the head (salon and aft cabin)
• Vanity mirrored cabinet and Corian countertop
• LED lighting and AC outlets

Forward Cabin and Head:

• V-berth with an upgraded innerspring mattress (approximately 7' long)
• Storage under the bed
• Large Lewmar hatch with screen
• Dedicated ensuite head with shower, sink, and toilet
• Elongated Jabsco Quiet Flush electric toilet
• Hanging locker, cedar lined
• Storage shelves and compartment

Notable Options and Upgrades:

• Upgraded Yanmar 54HP engine from 40HP (760 hours)
• Selden In-Mast Furling mainsail
• Traveler on B&R Arch
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheels
• Electric Anchor Windless
• SidePower 100 Bow Thruster
• LED Lighting
• Upgraded 120amp Alternator
• Two air conditioning units
• Quiet Flush Heads Fresh Water
• New Dodger with handholds
• Teak Cockpit Transom
• Teak Cockpit Table Inlay
• Bottom paint (2023)
• Engine Service (2023)

Marlow-Hunter Anniversary Edition Package:

• Teak interior, Cherry flooring
• Upgraded Ultra Leather Cushions
• Light Fixtures in the Main Salon
• (6) Folding Cleats On Deck
• Tan Non-Skid Top Sides
• Targa Top (hardtop bimini) with Solar Panel
• Flag Blue freshly painted hull (2023)
• Raymarine Seatalk Network updated by Signal (certified Raymarine installer)
• C120 12" Chart Plotter with GPS & Radar
• P70 Auto Pilot Display W/Rudder connection
• Evolution Linear Drive autopilot
• ST60 wind speed instrument
• i50 Depth instrument
• i50 Boat Speed instrument
• Raymarine AIS700 Class B Transceiver
• 4KW Raymarine Digital Radar Radome
• ICOM M506 with matching Command Helm mike
• Shakespeare 6400-R Phase lll VHF antenna
• LG 44-inch Television in the salon
• Apple TV enables Navionics on TV
• Bose Lifestyle 235 with remote for cockpit
• Stereo FM/AM/CD and DVD player with cockpit and salon speakers

The Marlow-Hunter 40 has a Bergstrom & Ridder rig, a furling 130% genoa, and a Selden in-mast furling mainsail. The B&R rig eliminates the need for a backstay. It employs swept spreaders that are angled aft, together with "stays" running diagonally downward from the tip of the spreaders to the attachment of the next pair of spreaders to the mast or to the intersection of the mast with the deck that facilitates a pre-bend of the mast. 

• The traveler for the mainsail is mounted on the top of the hard bimini
• Double-ended mainsheet led through a clutch to a winch on the cabin top and through a block on the port side of the cockpit.
• Selden in-mast furling system with continuous furling line and winch
• Selden headsail furler
• 130 Doyle Jib (cleaned and UV cover replaced in 2023)
• Doyle mainsail (cleaned in 2023 and UV cover replaced in 2020)
• Rig professionally tuned by Charleston Yachting
• Line stoppers
• (2) Winch handles
• (2) Lewmar ST40 Self-Tailing 2-speed Aft Winches at Helm
• (2) Lewmar ST46 Self-Tailing 2-speed Cabin top Winches
• Wind vane by Windex
• Mechanical boom vang
• Topping Lift
• Stainless steel bow pulpit
• Two anchor rollers
• Anchor locker
• Electric windlass with foot controls
• Delta 40-pound anchor with chain
• Stainless steel cabin top handrails
• (2) Dorade vents
• Hull to Deck Joints through-bolted every 8 inches
• (6) Pop-Up stainless steel deck cleats
• Large teak pushpit seats
• Comfortable cockpit
• The Targa Top supports the traveler, solar panels, speakers, and a light
• Headroom over 6’5” under Targa Top
• Lewmar direct drive steering
• Dual helm stations with leather-wrapped wheels
• Reliable rack and pinion steering
• Deep cockpit lockers for storage
• Large fold-down swim platform
• Transom hot & cold shower
• Emergency tiller
• Dodger with hand holds (2022)
• Blue cockpit cushions
• Solid FRP Hull below the water line
• HKT Kevlar hull reinforcement
• Hull painted (4/2023)
• Bottom Painted - Interlux Micron 66, 3-coats (4/2023)
• Iron Keel – Shoal Draft (5' 2")
• Balance Spade Rudder w/Stainless Steel Shaft
• All bronze through hull fittings
• Yanmar 54 HP (4JH5E) with 760 hours
• Drive: Yanmar SD-50 sail drive
• Prop: Flex-O-Fold 3-blade prop (PropSpeed applied in May of 2023)
• Alternator: 120 Amp
• There is access to the engine via panels in the salon, aft stateroom, and portside head compartment
• Engine service and impeller replacement in May of 2023
• Yanmar engine panel in the cockpit
• Throttle at the helm
• Bilge blower in the engine compartment
• Fire suppression system in the engine compartment
• SidePower 100 Bow Thruster with two NorthStar AGM batteries
• 12V DC panel
• (2) 12V DC Blue Sea systems manual rotary style battery switches below the nav station
• (1) 12V Blue Sea Systems battery switch below the V-berth for the bow thruster
• (1) 12V Blue Sea Systems battery switch below the portside settee for the charger/inverter
• 1x 12V DC ProMariner ProSafe FS60 60A galvanic isolator in portside cockpit
• (2) 2017 Duracell 8D batteries
• (1) 2020 West Marine engine start battery
• (2) NorthStar AGM batteries for the bow thruster
• LED lighting
• One Solar panel mounted on the Targa Top
• Upgraded 120amp alternator
• Victron Energy Blue Smart Charger 24|12
• Magnum Energy MS2000 inverter/charger
• 120V AC panel
• (2) 30A 120V AC shore power dockside inlets on the aft port corner
• (2) 25’ shore power cables with 1x 50A to 30A splitter
• Five-gallon Kuuma water heater
• Fresh Water: Two tanks, 90 gallons total
• Cockpit shower hot and cold
• Jabsco Par-Max-2.9 GPH freshwater pressure pump
• Fresh water pump
• City water connection
• (2) Aluminum LPG canisters stored in a vented locker
• Waste Tank: Two tanks, 40 gallons total
• (2) Jabsco electric freshwater toilets
• (2) MSD waste pump-out fittings on the starboard side deck
• Tank level monitor for all of the tanks onboard
• (2) Shower sump pumps
• 12V Rule-Mate 750 bilge pump
• 12V Johnson 1,600 gal per an hour bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• (2) Smoke alarms
• (2) CO detectors
• (3) Fire extinguishers
• (2) Orion flare kits with 4x valid flares
• Signal horn

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2016 Marlow Hunter 31

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Seller's Description

Many have been asking for this 2016 Marlow Hunter 31 and it has finally arrived. She is simply gorgeous! Put your mouse down and take a hard look. Your search has come to a close!

The Marlow-Hunter 31 follows the pedigree of the 40 and 37 which Marlow-Hunter also introduced in the last two years under the new leadership of owner David Marlow. Mr. Marlow, the owner of Marlow Yachts, a luxury power yacht builder, has raised the bar by influencing the quality and design of a brand that already had forty years of experience building sailboats.

The Marlow-Hunter 31 has a Length Overall of 32’4” and a beam of 11’10” and will be hard to compare with any model in her size range that tries to compete. One of her best features is the spacious cockpit that will deliver a feel more like that of a larger boat.

The performance will also be one of Marlows strong features with a large sail area and a Glenn Henderson hull design and hard chine aft below her waterline which has become a signature for Marlow-Hunter sailboats built under David Marlow.

Below deck, the quality of fit and finish are hand-crafted using real teak furniture and flooring, Corian countertops, ball-bearing drawer hardware, and quality appliances and equipment.

Her hull and decks utilize Vinyl Ester resins and gel coats, continuous reinforcement fibers, Kevlar, and state-of-the-art Nida-coring for structural integrity and peace of mind for ours and our customers.

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)

Draft – Shoal 4’5″ 1.35 m Displacement – Shoal 12,000 lb 5,443.1 kg Ballast – Shoal 3,525 lb 1,598.9 kg Mast Height – Standard 46’6 3/4″ 14.19 m Mast Height – Furling 51’11” 15.82 m Sail Area – Furling 542 sq ft 50.4 sq m P – Furling 40’11 3/4″ 12.49 m E – Furling 14’7″ 4.45 m Headroom 6’3″ 1.91 m Holding Tank Capacity 20 gal 75.7 l Water Heater 5 gal 18.9 l

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