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2007 Hunter 36

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Comfortable Mid Sized Cruiser

Easy to Sail and  Maintain

Serenity is a nice example of a Hunter 36-2 which is an evolution of the extremely popular 356.  With two staterooms, generous sized head, large L shaped galley, and a comfortable cockpit, it's no wonder these were such a popular design.   She's a 4' 9" shoal draft version.

See the full specs section for complete information. 

Easy to show, and in the water in Pensacola. 

 Highlights include:

• Yanmar 29HP Diesel 
• 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning
• St. Croix Folding Dinghy Davits 
• In Mast Furling Mainsail (NEW Mainsail 2021)
• All Running Rigging Replaced (NEW 2022)
• Asymmetrical Spinnaker 
• Storm Jib (NEW 2022)
• Raymarine Autopilot (NEW 2021)
• Raymarine Chartplotter/ Wind/ Depth/ Speed
• Bottom Painted 2022  

Specifications

Descriptions, basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.

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Electronics

Raymarine RC 435 Chartplotter

Raymarine Autopilot (NEW 2022)

Raymarine ST60 Wind, Depth, Speed

Television in Salon 

ICOM M422 VHF

JVC Bluetooth Stereo w/ Speakers inside and out

Custom Starboard Entryway Doors 

Corian counters

16,000 BTU Air Conditioning 

Custom Solid Wood Dining Table

White Vinyl Interior Cushions

Overhead Hatch 

Dorade Cowl Vent 

Navigation Desk 

Fixed Ports In Hul

12V Power Outlets

120V Power Outlets 

LED Lighting 

Corian Counters 

Double Stainless Sink 

Hot and Cold Pressurized Water 

Dish Drying Compartment with Fan

Two Burner Force 10 Gimballed LPG Stove

WAECO 12V front Loading Refrigerator

Built in Microwave 

Magma BBQ in Cockpit w/ 10lb Tank 

Built in Trash Bin with Counter Access 

Storage in Floor 

Drawer and Cabinet storage 

6 Gallon Hot Water Heater

Forward Stateroom

Overhead Opening Hatch 

Air Conditioning Ducted in

Aft Stateroom

Queen Size Berth 

Escape Hatch Overhead

Electric Head 

Custom Teak Seat for Shower

Mirrored Opening Vanity

St. Croix Davits 

Stainless Arch w/ Traveler overhead 

Bimini w/ Stereo Speakers with Light 

Self Tailing winches at helm 

Cockpit Cushions 

All Lines Lead to Cockpit

Folding Cockpit Table 

Integrated Cup Holders

Fold Down Helm Seat- Opens up Stern Walkthrough

Large Sail Locker/ Lazarette to port

Cockpit Shower

2X 10lb Propane tanks in Dedicated Locker

Propane BBQ

Sailng Gear 

Running Rigging Replaced 2022

Selden In Mast Furling Mainsail (NEW 2021)

Furling Genoa w/ Furlex Furler

Selden Rigid Boom Vang 

Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/ Bag

Whisker Pole Mounted on Deck

Machinery / Electrical

Yanmar 3YM30 Diesel (Digital Hour Meter is not functioning- Seller estimates less than 1000 hours on engine)

Yanmar Raw Water Pump Replaced 2022

Yanmar Exhaust Elbow Replaced 2022 

2X 30amp Shorepower Inlets 

Simpson Lawrence Windlass w/ Foot Switches

Delta + CQR Anchors 

Marine air 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning 

2X Group 31 Batteries for House (NEW 2021)

1X Group 27 Starting Battery

Pro Mariner 30A Battery Charger 

Borrowing heavily from the ideas of Hunter owners, dealers and prospective customers, the popular Hunter 36 represents the end collaboration of enthusiast feedback, brought to life by the hands and minds of Hunter engineers. The Hunter 36 features an extra wide beam spanning nearly the entire length of the boat to maximize both topside and interior accommodations. A large sail locker onboard the Hunter 36 easily stores gear, while the generously proportioned cockpit features a Lewmar steering system, fold-up tables and plenty of room for relaxation.

I : 44.83 ft J : 13.17 ft P : 44.92 ft E : 15.00 ft Working Sail Area : 721.00 sq ft

Keel #1 Keel Type: Wing Keel  Ballast: 5064 lb Max Draft: 4.92 ft

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• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: April 29, 2008

Glenn Henderson is a good ol’ Southern boy, a Florida native who loves surfin’, sailin’, and Gators football, not necessarily in that order. When Henderson joined the Hunter Design Team in 2001, his first commission was the Hunter 356, which was an unqualified success with more than 500 units built. This year, Henderson has revisited the concept with the Hunter 36, and it’s interesting to see the choices that he’s made on this second-generation approach.

Rather than a wholesale makeover, it’s safe to say that the 36 is an evolution and extension of the midsize theme. There are lots of features that are consistent with the brand that have been carried through with this latest Hunter, including the backstay-less B&R rig with the distinctive, swept-back double spreaders; the folding wheel and walk-through transom, which maximize the comfort and utility of the cockpit; and the Traveler Arch with built-in bimini, with the mainsail traveler within handy reach of the helmsman.

The hull of the 36 has been slightly tweaked, Henderson said, to lower the prismatic coefficient and promote even greater stability and better balance. In practice, what this means is a slightly longer waterline with a somewhat straighter plumb bow. Henderson started his design career drawing quick, sporty, highly successful raceboats, and he hasn’t lost his touch when it comes to hulls that move sweetly through the water. We tested the 36 on a day of mostly light winds hovering around 8 knots. Upwind with full sail on, the boat registered an effortless 5.6 to 5.8 knots. Cracked off to a close reach, the speedometer topped 6 knots. The helm was light, and given the spotty breeze, the performance was excellent. On our wish list, we’d add a foot chock for the helmsman and a repositioned overhead bimini window for better sight lines to the mainsail, but both can be easily addressed.

On deck, there are lots of little features that suggest a notable attention to detail, starting with the good nonskid underfoot. The anchoring system is very well done, with a large cleat adjacent to the windlass to ease the strain on the rode; a dedicated bar over the bow roller ensures that the anchor won’t jump its mount and nick the headsail furler or pulpit. The cockpit lockers are enormous and well organized, with fiddled shelves and brackets for the emergency tiller, companionway slats, and other items. We were less enamored of the small hatches in the transom scoop, which seemed out of reach and somewhat superfluous, prone to immersion, and, in the event that they became flooded, potentially hazardous.

As with the deck, the interior layout and styling have been modified and updated. This is a very big 36-footer. The straight-line galley of the 356 has been transformed on the 36 into an L-shaped arrangement that lies to starboard, adjacent to the companionway steps. To port, the aft-facing nav station is enormous; it wouldn’t be out of place on a boat 10 feet larger. Likewise, the head is big and accessible, with a sink/vanity in one section and the head/shower in a separate enclosure. There’s a V-berth in a forward stateroom (with a nifty louvered door in the bulkhead to open up the space when desired) and a large athwartships double aft (with its own headboard!). All in all, it’s a worthy successor to the original.

Herb McCormick is a Cruising World editor at large.

LOA 35′ 6” (10.82 m.) LWL 31′ 3” (9.53 m.) Beam 12′ 0” (3.66 m.) Draft (shoal) 4′ 11” (1.50 m.) Draft (deep/standard) 6′ 5” (1.96 m.) Sail area (100%) 780 sq. ft. (72.46 sq. m) Ballast (shoal) 5,064 lb. (2,302 kg.) Ballast (deep) 5,023 lb. (2,283 kg.) Displacement (shoal) 13,900 lb. (6,318 kg.) Displacement (deep) Ballast/D .34 D/Length 175 SA/D 16.9 Water 75 gal. (284 l.) Fuel 38 gal. (144 l.) Engine 29-hp. Yanmar diesel Designer Glenn Henderson/ Hunter Design Team Base Price (sailaway) $147,000 Phone (386) 462-3077 Website www.huntermarine.com

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Boat review: Hunter Legend 36

• Millie Diamond
• December 25, 2014

Our verdict on the Hunter Legend 36

Hunter Legend 36

Product Overview

Manufacturer:.

What’s she like to sail?

Having sailed most Legends since their introduction, I have complete confidence in the rig’s integrity. The 36 is reasonably well arranged for shorthanded sailing, with two-speed Lewmar 40ST genoa winches by the helm and the mainsheet traveller control on the arch. All other control lines, bar kicker and topping lift, are led aft to the cockpit.

She is lively in blustery conditions and heels noticeably, but once in her groove she strides forward with the log hovering around 6 knots. In gusts over 20 knots it’s best to drop the traveller car at the leeward end of the track and play the mainsheet.

She points pretty well for a bilge-keeler, once you get the sails properly balanced, but needs reefing early. During earlier tests, we maintained a respectable 5.8 knots at 40° off a 24-knot apparent wind. Leeway was evident, but not awful, and improved when we reefed her. She’s principally driven by her powerful mainsail, so I’d fit a third reef if planning an open-ocean passage. On a reach she flies, with the log usually showing 7-8 knots. Off the wind she tracks reasonably well, but the swept spreaders limit boom movement.

What’s she like in port and at anchor?

As with all Legends she has a wide and spacious cockpit with straight seats and a sturdy cockpit table. The mainsheet arch makes an ideal support for a bimini or cockpit tent for northern waters. There is a deep cockpit locker to port, with a step and a light, and a useful high-fiddled shelf for bits and pieces along the back. A fold-down helm seat forms a step to the swimming platform, which also features two lazarette lockers and a telescopic boarding ladder.

She’s well set up for anchoring, with a twin bow roller and a chain locker that contains a below-deck windlass. There are six sturdy cleats set within the moulded toerail, making fairleads unnecessary.

Down below she is beamy, bright, airy and voluminous – so much so that she’ll probably be the boat everyone heads to for evening drinks when the weather’s not so good. She shouldn’t prove problematic in a marina as she handles well under power, with no noticeable quirks other than a slight delay in response, due to the saildrive prop being a long way from the rudder. She should happily cruise at 6 knots-plus, at around 2,800rpm.

Would she suit you and your crew?

Legends (Hunters in the US) are renowned for their voluminous and comfortable accommodation. The standard of fit-out below wasn’t necessarily the highest quality, but is mitigated by a comprehensive standard inventory and many home comforts not normally found on a production cruiser of that era, such as sprung mattresses, top- and front-opening fridges, pressurised hot water, separate shower stall, wet locker, and more. Cabins and berths are generous in size and stowage plentiful, making her ideal for cruising with friends.

On deck her layout is straightforward and easy to work with just a couple on board. Sail handling doesn’t require a tame gorilla every time you want to sail, although the large mainsail takes a little getting used to and early reefing is advisable if you want to relax.

In all, she is a competent sailing yacht, easily handled and fun to sail. Although her wide, open cockpit and shallow coamings wouldn’t inspire confidence in extreme conditions, as a marina-hopping weekender she offers all the comforts of a modern, spacious seaside apartment with bags of room for guests. Guide price (2004–2010 boat) £59,000-£114,000

LOA 10.85m (35ft 6in)

LWL 9.35m (30ft 7in)

Beam 3.74m (12ft 3in)

Draught 1.25m (4ft 11in)

Sail area 67m 2 (721sq ft)

Engine Yanmar 3YM30

Displacement 6,304kg (13,900 lb)

Ballast 2,643kg (5,828 lb)

Fuel 172 lit (38gal)

Water 340 lit (75gal)

Designer Glenn Henderson

Builder Luhrs Marine

Class Association www.legendowners.com

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Yacht Rental Review: Hunter 36

The Internet sailors love to hate on Hunters. I’ve always thought they were beautiful sailboats. So we rented one from Harbor Yacht Club for a sail to Catalina Island to see get to the bottom of the debate.

Whomever named our test boat, Perfect Partner, must have been an Alanis Morrissett fan. Read on to see just how ironic the name turned out to be.

What’s Hot

• Great upwind sailing performance
• Very thoughtful design for inshore cruising
• Spacious and comfortable
• Smooooth 90’s looks

What’s Not

• Some woodwork and hardware of less than timeless quality
• Some design choices questionable for rough waters
• Noisy stern at anchor
• Awful support from charter company

Overview of the Hunter 36

If I had to sum up the Hunter 36 in one word, it would be easy . It’s a very comfortable boat; well suited to a weeklong coastal cruise for two couples or a family of four. Crews of five or six could certainly be accommodated for shorter jaunts without being in each other’s way. At the same time, a crew of two with little sailing experience would have no trouble handling her around the marina or through a stiff breeze. Single handing is also not out of the question here. With the purpose of coastal cruising in mind (vs racing, or offshore) the boat is thoughtfully laid out to maximize usable space, storage, and access in a hull that carries its wide beam all the way to the stern with an innovative sail design that still delivers strong sailing performance in most conditions or alongside quiet, efficient motoring.

Without list prices or monroney stickers , boat brand positioning is a bit more elusive than cars, jewelry, or blenders. However, as far as I can tell, Hunter presents as a value (low end, low price) boat. This isn’t all bad. With “mass” production, Hunter had the opportunity to invest in thoughtful design by amortizing it over a number of hulls. It’s evident that they did indeed do this on the Hunter 36. To keep the price low, there are sacrifices in some materials and hardware. With that constraint mind, I think they did a pretty good job investing where it counts while pinching pennies in areas where it worked. I don’t think the balance is perfect, and I’ll put on my observations on this throughout the review so you can decide for yourself.

The Hunter 36 came standard from the factory very sparsely equipped, like our test boat. However, it could be optioned up with a surprising amount of equipment for a boat of this size, especiallay given its value orientation. Available options included generator air conditioning and a fresh water plumbed electric head (toilet). This approach makes the boat more accessible to day sailors while allowing it to be fit to accommodate longer range cruisers in harsher climates.

How Big is the Hunter 36?

Hunter is known for putting a lot of boat in a given length, and the 36 is no exception. The boat carries a lot of beam all the way to the stern (the back half is wide). Our crew of three: myself, my wife Rachel, and our son George (13 years-old) crewed this boat for four days and four nights. On this trip, we had far more space to sleep, lounge, and keep our crap than we needed. We found plenty of storage, seating, and tankage. Both staterooms offered enough room to dress with the doors closed. The bathroom had a (sort of) dedicated shower with room to swing your arms. It made having only a single head much more livable.

Despite all this space, the boat is very manageable. From the helm, it was easy to see where the bow and the sides were. It was also relatively easy to reach the sailing controls (lines) from the helm, and to reach the helm from a number of seating positions. It was light enough to be easily pulled along the dock by its lines.

At the Helm of the Hunter 36

The cockpit is narrow enough that you can hold the wheel while working a jib sheet from the winches located at either side. With the mainsheet traveler located on the bimini over the wheel, you can adjust the mainsheet from here too. While I don’t really do much with the traveler because I’m a very amateur sailor, it does get those lines out of the way where they’d otherwise contribute to a rat’s nest on the coachroof.

Visibility from the helm was super awesome. I could see more while sitting behind the wheel than I could standing on some boats. The speedometer and depth sounder where mounted above the companionway. This kept them from cluttering the helm, but still easily read from the wheel. I’m six feet tall, but I usually prefer to stand at a sailboat helm to get adequate visibility. This was not the cast on the Hunter 36. From a seated position, I could see the compass, gauges, and even quite a bit of water off the bow. Of course, the lack of a dodger or binnacle mounted electronics certainly contributed to this clear line of sight.

The mainsheet runs down along the boom and mast to its winch on the coachroof as is typical on cruisers. So, without autopilot, you won’t be able to work the wince with your hands on the wheel. This makes single handing more challenging. However, having the lines spread out but mostly within reach strikes a good balance of keeping the clutter at bay while making for light handed sailing.

As a relatively base boat, Perfect Partner was not equipped with autopilot. However, the hub on the Lewmar wheel could be tightened to hold the rudder position.

This boat uses a rack and pinion steering system. I didn’t notice any difference in feel or effort compared to the cable steering attached to most sailboat wheels. A mechanical steering rack is more expensive and theoretically superior to cable steering. So, its surprising that this was selected by the (value oriented) Hunter engineers.

The Lewmar wheel can be easily folded inward when moored to free up room to move in the cockpit. The system is simple with two plastic covers that you unscrew to fold. However, the system relies on a very small bungee to stay folded…and one of our bungees was broken, leaving one side swinging about.

Electronics

Our Hunter 36 was light on electronics. It was equipped with a newer iCom IC-M422 VHF mounted at the nav station. I really liked this VHF because 1) the channels were labeled on the display; I always forget which channels are for what, so this gives me extra reassurance that I’m on the right channel (9 is emergency, 16 is hailing, etc) and 2) when our batteries went dead, the VHF held on longer than anything else on the boat. When you have an emergency, that VHF is your lifeline, and it really gave us more than I ever expected on this trip.

Our boat was also equipped with a pretty basic Furuno GP-32 GPS at the nav table. By basic, I mean that this is an old fashioned GPS, not a chart plotter. You go through a painful task of entering a series of waypoints the same way you would enter your initials for a high score a PacMan arcade console. Then it tells you whether your are to the left or right of your plotted course. No maps. It is (was?) a very high end unit in that it has a WAAS receiver for improved accuracy. We relied on the Navionics app on my cell phone and left the GP-32 in the off position.

Instrumentation in the cockpit was limited to two Raymarine ST-60 displays mounted above the companionway. One showed depth and one showed water speed. As per usual, the water speed transducer was broken. If you have any tips on getting these buggers working, hit us up in the comments. While the ST-60 package was available with a wind system, our boat omitted that option in favor of a simple mast mounted windex .

Of course, no great boat is complete without a CD player. Perfect Partner was equipped with a Dual (Dual is a cheap flea market brand that has experienced increased distribution in recent years thanks to the advent of e-commerce) Bluetooth media player. Like many modern head units, especially marine head units, the CD player is no longer included. Unfortunately, enough buttons were broken on this particular unit that we could not change the channel from NPR or get it to pair with our phone. This means I can’t tell you how awesome those 15 year-old bimini mounted marine speakers rock the anchorage.

Under Way in the Hunter 36

Sailing the hunter 36.

We purposely traveled early on our trip for light winds. I was more interested in light wind performance because the rivers, lakes and sounds of the Pacific Northwest, where we sail the most, don’t deliver consistent trade winds. Not to mention, Rachel prefers the calm waters that come with light wind. We were very impressed at how easy it was to build momentum and get steerage with almost no wind, especially considering the fat pig of a hull we were dragging through the water.

So common on newer cruising yachts, our boat was equipped with a roller furling jib and in-mast furling main. As long as everything is working properly, this keeps us in the cockpit when raising and lowering the sails. It also allows us to more easily adjust our sail area, when compared to taking in a reef or changing our head sail.

Rather than a mile of line that wraps around the mast to turn the in-mast furler, the Hunter 36 has a relatively short loops of line attached that runs through a second winch on the mast. The obvious advantage is less line to manage on the deck. You also have the option of heading up to the mast and attaching the winch handle to the winch directly. You might first say, wait, don’t you need to be careful not to over stress the equipment when winding. Well, yeah, that’s true. But the downside to the furling loop is that it needs a lot of tension which can be hard to keep on both ends when winching from the coachroof. So you need that option to make this rig work. I don’t know why the furler is designed this way, but it kinda sucks.

Another nice touch for resort sailors like us is a fold down table that doubles as foot wedge while the boat is heeling.

Line Management

As cruisers, we want sailing controls that are easy to access without causing clutter or obstructing the seating area…without sacrificing sailing performance. Hunter really hit the sweet spot on this boat, IMHO.

On the coachroof on either side of the companionway, we have a set of three clutches ahead of a winch, which is in turn ahead of a molded in pocket for holding lines and winch handles. There’s also plenty of room between the winch and handrails setting crap while under way: boat hook, horn, handheld VHF, and uhh flip flops.

The port (left) winch hosted the boom vang and main furling lines. The starboard (right) winch hosted the mainsheet and outhaul. You know, when I look at the photos from our trip, I can see there is a topping lift, but if I’m being honest, and that’s my job here at Busy Boater, I didn’t notice it or release it on our trip…she seemed to sail just fine anyway.

Our boat was not equipped with a spinnaker, but there was an extra clutch and a few empty blocks that I guess were available for adding one.

In line with the helm, we have the mainsheet traveler and the jib sheet winches.

Almost all branded hardware on this boat was Lewmar, but the jib travelers were Harken. I can’t say if one is better than the other, but thought I’d mention in case you care.

B&R Rig

The Hunter 36 is equipped with a rig that uses swept spreaders that eliminate the backstay. Eliminating the backstay entirely allows for a larger mainsail as there’s no concern of the sail or boom hitting the stays. This is a more elegant solution to getting the backstay off the stern than we saw on the Jeanneau 43 DS . The Hunter 36 takes advantage of this by integrating a stout stainless steel arch at the stern that makes it look like a wakeboard boat. The arch serves as a mounting point for stereo speakers, lighting, and a small bimini, just like a wakeboard boat. For improved sailing efficiency, Hunter has also mounted the mainsheet traveler up here. While most cruisers have the mainsheet on the coachroof to keep it out of the cockpit, the arch allows it to be placed further aft like you’d see on a racer. I don’t know the science, but I know that on my Hobie Cat, when I mounted the mainsheet block in the wrong place on the boom, it slowed the boat WAY down. So, I truly believe that this ability to get the mainsheet mounted further out on the boom where the engineers wanted it makes this boat measurably more efficient to sail. Having the mainsheet back here also makes it easy to trim the sail from the helm. In this boat, you can reach both jib sheets and the mainsheet without letting go of the wheel. Again, it has its advantages: looks cool, mounts speakers and lights, makes boat fast, but, unlike a folding bimini, you can’t get it out of the way. While the boat was equipped with raised seats at the rear of the cockpit, I found them worthless because the canvas on the tower blocked any view you’d have of the mainsail.

I don’t really know anything amount mast bend, but apparently the B&R rig allows for favorable mast bend. That, along with the fuller mainsail and ideal mainsheet mounting, add up to strong upwind performance. We always talk about tradeoffs in sailing, and the swept spreaders limit your ability to let the mainsail out for downwind sailing. This is less of an issue if you’ve got a spinnaker, but our boat was not equipped with a spinnaker or spinnaker hardware…and I don’t know how to use one anyway.

The Internet was unkind to the B&R rig when Hunter implemented it: there are a lot of assumptions about the strength of a rig that has deleted the backstay. Sailing downwind will tend to push the mast forward. On a more conventional rig, the backstay is what holds the mast up in this scenario. This would be one area that the high production numbers supported engineering to ensure the swept spreaders combined with a keel stepped mast could handle this load. How do I know? There are hundreds of these boats that have been plying the ocean for over ten years without being dismasted.

So How did She Sail?

Now that we’ve talked about design, I’m sure you want to know, did it work in the real world?

With the wind at our beam, and a desire to get into port before the weather picked up in the afternoon, we motorsailed from Long Beach to Two Harbors on our first day. We just had the main out, no jib on a beam reach making just over 6 knots.

Later on, when we lost our engine in almost no wind, we were able to very quickly get the boat moving and would have had a great time sailing the final four nautical miles into Avalon. Unfortunately, had we done that, we wouldn’t have had any help picking up a mooring when we arrived. So we accepted a tow, which was the fastest point of sail for our entire trip.

Docking the Hunter 36

Even without the help of thrusters, fancy props, or a sail drive, we found docking the Hunter 36 to be a complete cinch. When going in reverse, it took a moment for the prop to bite. However, in both forward and reverse, we had no trouble turning the boat in either direction and did not notice any prop walk. The small engine allowed us a wide range of slow speeds when navigating mooring fields. The boat did not have a lot of momentum, so it was easy to start, stop, and change direction. The boat’s pivot point was very close to the center, making it easy to turn sharply in small spaces.

I found the size of the boat to be very manageable in close quarters. The crew had no trouble talking back and forth between the cockpit and the bow. It was relatively easy to estimate distance from docks alongside and buoys on the bow from the helm.

Personally, I prefer as little draft as possible. This reduces our overall chances of grounding, and gives us more flexibility in looking for moorings/anchroages, and reduces occasions that might require us waiting for a tide change. Depending on design, this can come at the expense of sailing performance. Generally, this is an advantage for smaller boats. So, I was surprised that the Hunter 36 carries a 6’5″ draft, about the same as the Jeanneau 43 we tested. A quick review of other fin keeled cruisers in the size range shows most do run in the mid six foot range. Catalina being an exception with only 5’9″. However, we had almost no concerns with shallow water cruising the well marked channels of long beach and the deep waters off Catalina Island.

How Does the Hunter 36 Handle Rough Seas

Hunter haters will say that Hunters are not ‘blue water’ boats: they don’t have what it takes to cross oceans. While I was in no way surprised by this, I can confirm that the Hunter 36 is not a ‘blue water’ boat…but I’m not interested in an ocean crossing. I just want to take an easy sail on a nice day with my family. Hunter, and many other production boats are great for that. We didn’t find anything inherently unsafe about the Hunter 36 design or build for our purposes

In fact, its ‘less seaworthy’ design lends itself to our purposes. The Hunger 36 has a very open cockpit that makes it easy to board a dinghy on the transom or to walk up to the mast and bow. It’s also got some generous storage lockers in the transom that would be dangerous in a big following sea. I’m sure the fin keel that makes docking a cinch and the wide beam that gave us a spacious cabin also become liabilities in heavy weather. The aforementioned B&R rig is often cited as a liability in higher winds. Hunter’s been built thousands of boats with this design and I can’t find a single story of one being dismasted.

We sailed into four foot seas for several hours on our passage from Long Beach to Catalina Island. Granted, I’d characterize them as soft four footers as they were mostly swells without white caps and a long 8 second period between them. We took most of the waves alongside or on the forward quarter. We easily maintained steering throughout the trip and never at any point felt like to boat was anywhere near its limit. All three of us suffered from varying degrees of seasickness from all the rocking and rolling, but you’d be hard pressed to find a boat under 40 feet that wouldn’t have had the same impact on our weak landlubber stomachs. Perfect Partner has probably made this passage hundreds of times in various conditions during its 15 years of charter service and it remains a very solid boat.

Hunter 36 Exterior

The Hunter 36 exterior is laid out like most modern cruising monohulls. An open stern leads to a cockpit with a companionway leading down to the cabin. A narrow walkway on either side of the cockpit leads forward to the mast and bow; none of which are designed for lounging. One item of note on this boat is that the mast sits much farter forward than you might expect.

Hunter 36 Cockpit

The cockpit has a level floor throughout that allowed you to walk a full 360 from the stern to the companionway without climbing. At the companionway, there is only a small lip on the bulkhead to step over to get to the stairs.

The generous seating formed a continuous U shape across three sides. A molded seatback on the cockpit sides was adequate, but still not as comfortable as leaning against the cabin walls forward. The short, narrow seatback did, however, make it easy to step out onto the deck. Without any backs at the stern, I was more comfortable sitting to the side of the wheel to rest my back.

The cockpit has a set of four cupholders and folding table forward of the wheel. The folding table did not have a solid latch on our boat and was held closed with a bungee. Without the bungee set perfectly, the table sides would slap the frame as the boat crossed waves, both at anchor and underway…very annoying. Four cupholders on the other hand, was awesome, great spot for cell phones as well as bevvies.

There are two holes for cupholders on the stern seats, but the cupholders seemed to have been lost at some point. Note here that hunter applied stickers at the factory to these seats for a faux teak and holly look…they did not age well and would have looked better if designed in plain white.

Cockpit storage on the Hunter 36 is limited to two underseat bins on the port (left) side. A shallow bin at the stern is great for stowing deck lines. The forward seat and back hinges open to reveal a large hatch and a very deep bin that spans the length of the cockpit and the full depth of the hull. All of the smelly dime store orange life vests were stored hear underneath the cockpit cushions. While this space is very roomy, its a bit hard to keep well organized. Additionally, the batteries are underneath one end of all of this crap and, as we learned the hard way, can be a bit cumbersome to access in an emergency. There’s no storage on the starboard (right) side of the cockpit because the stern stateroom utilizes the underside of the bench for headroom with propane tanks stored in the aft (rear) bin.

Hunter 36 Stern

The ‘sugar scoop’ transom stern has a swim step and plenty of railing to grab when approaching with a dinghy. Unfortunately, there isn’t much meat to grab onto between that first step and the cockpit. This makes dismounting from the dinghy a bit precarious. Additionally, when the transom seat is folded open (pictured above), it mostly covers the lower step, making it hard to step down towards the dinghy.

The helm seat serves to close the stern when under way, then folds down to form a step when at anchor. Its a very innovative design, but as mentioned above, the execution out on the transom is a bit awkward. While it’s a huge improvement over a fully enclosed transom, it doesn’t quite hit the mark. Adding some handholds on the sides of the steps, or even on the outer edge of the transom, would make it much easier and safer to board at this end.

A few other items to note on the transom: a shore power receptacle is mounted on the port side. Then under the helm seat, you’ll find a hot/cold freshwater washdown hose on the starboard side and the manual bilge pump on the port side. I guess there are worse places to mount the manual bilge pump, but think about sitting back there in the big open gap with the helm seat swung away in rough seas while another crew member is swinging around at the helm just in front of you…you’d sure as shit better have a harness on.

Ok, next mixed bag of innovation here is the transom storage. There are two huge, deep doors on the transom that open upward for some big, deep storage. While this storage might be ideal for wet snorkel gear and shorepower cords, it also comes with a few safety concerns. 1) it’s pretty precarious to access because there’s nothing to hold onto while you are hunched over working the latch and 2) its a very large potential hole to take on water in a following sea (waves coming from behind you), especially if a latch fails…because these bins open into the bilge.

Hunter 36 Bow

Up on the bow, the Hunter 36 has a very straightforward anchor locker. The windlass is operated with foot controls, which is much more convenient than plugging in a remote or running it up through the bow hatch.

The galvanized delta style anchor is mounted on a bow roller with a bit of clearance to help keep it from leaving a mark on the way up. We were very impressed by our delta anchor’s sand performance in the Bahamas, but it was quite a bit bigger than this one.

One sweet trick that I hadn’t seen before was the water fill hole has a little hinged plate that you could lift up to twist to open instead of using a key. I’m always nervous about misplacing my deck fill key or dropping it in the water and this eliminates that issue. Unforuntately, our boat only showed this feature on the water tank, but the blackwater and diesel tanks still required a key.

Hunter 36 Interior

The Hunter 36 has a very typical layout for a sailing monohull of its size. Built around the companionway toward the stern you’ll find a stateroom on one side and the lone head on the other. The salon leverages the height and beam in the center of the boat. Another stateroom hosts a v-berth in the bow.

An incredibly welcome departure from the Jeanneau 43 DS we sailed last year was a complete lack of steps down below. The cabin sole (floor) was level from one end of the boat to the other. Given that, I was surprised that the ceilings and doorways were tall enough to clear my 6 foot head. Considering Hunter pulled this off in a boat that is a full seven feet shorter than the Jeanneau without the raised coachroof is a testament to great design.

Hunter 36 Galley

The L-shaped galley is integrated into the salon with one side of the dining settee (bench) backed against the cabinets. The wood trim extends above the the Corian countertop to form a lip that keeps things on the counter. This design is a simpler, lower cost finish than mounting stainless steel rails into the counter. One one hand, it keeps small things like pens and flashlights from rolling under the rails and off the counter. On the other, the lip serves as a tight gap to catch crumbs and soak up standing water.

As you can see in the photos there’s a mix of solid wood and cheap laminate in the cabinetry. The latter somehow picked up a gross green patina over the years that clashed with the other materials. Surprisingly though, the finishes applied to the solid wood have held up incredibly well.

Galley Storage

A modest bin is available in the floor for dry food storage, but a bit small for water.

The galley isn’t large enough for much storage below the countertops. So, a small set of drawers above the counter make for a handy spot for cooking and eating utensils.

Next to the drawers is a hutch for tableware. I would prefer it to be solid wood rather than the opaque glass: hides the clutter better.

Two bins on rear of counter give you access to open space. We used one of the bins to store garbage, then learned that you must be very proactive in empty this BEFORE it fills up because the whole is smaller than the cavity. So you’ll never get a full bag of wet coffee grounds and egg shells out of the bin without ripping the bag open.

Galley Appliances

I don’t think the Force 10 propane range on our boat was original: the gimballing lock on the stove didn’t align with the hole in the cabinets…so it couldn’t be locked in place. Sailboat stoves are often mounted on a gimbal that allows it to swing in order to stay level when the boat is heeling under way. That’s a nice feature for long range cruising, but mildly annoying when at anchor…hence the lock…that did not work on our boat.

The stove was equipped with two burners, one smaller than the other. The larger burner would not stay lit. The dockhand told us he had just cleaned it, so it probably had some water in there that was clogging it up. Well, at least we had one burner, which was all I needed to run the percolator for my oatmeal and coffee. Beyond that, we had already planned to eat on shore..

Refrigerator

The refrigerator is spacious and did a great job holding temp after we lost power for two days. It has a freezer that had no problem holding our ice. The only beef I had with it was there was no drain. So, if you’ve got a melting situation, you’ll have water on the floor. The refrigerator could be set cold enough to freeze cucumbers.

The boat has a microwave. It only works on 110 volts. So you can use it at the dock, or if your boat is equipped with a generator. Ours was not, so we didn’t use it. I guess you could use it for storage too. Sometimes I wonder why there is so much 110 volt crap on boats with no generator or inverter. Do boat builders assume the owners will spend most of their time at the dock plugged into shorepower? Or is it just a cheap way to make it look like the boat comes with lots of gadgets? I mean, this Walmart grade microwave is probably one of the cheapest things on this boat, but it makes the kitchen look more complete at the boatshow.

The two bin sink had a cutting boat cut to fit over the larger bin. This increases counter surface area while still allowing access to the sink. We left cleaning supplies under the cutting board and relied soley on the small sink to clean dishes. If we had done more cooking, we would have needed the larger sink at some point to clean pots and pans.

The sink was equipped with pressurized fresh hot and cold water. It was not equipped with a footpump,

Hunter 36 Salon

The salon is very spacious with lots of natural light. This lanky six foot tester could stand up straight without getting bonked. One the starboard (right) side a U-shaped dining can seat four very comfortably. The table is obstructed by the mast that passes through in the least obtrusive way possible across from the seating area. A generous bench lies on the port side that doubles as a backless seat for the nav station. Firm wooden handholds run the length of both sides just below the main windows. Shelving runs the length of the cabin above and below the cabinets: the top run is wide on the cabinets and narrow on the windows. The bottom run is opposite. There is no shortage of flat spots to set your crap in here.

The nav station faces the stern. The end of the port side bench serves as a seat for the desk, saving space over a dedicated seat at the expense of a seatback. I’m picky about comfy seating, but had no issue with this design. This colocation of the nav station also means it might double as a flat surface for food and beverages…which could quickly turn your paperwork into a sticky situation. What I really love about this nav station is there’s just a ton of nooks and flat spots for setting all of your crap. A tight ledge near the 12 volt outlet is a great spot to wedge a few charging phones, wallets, and eyeglasses without taking up much real estate. We used the high shelf for quick access to items the crew may need: emergency VHF instructions, mooring documents, horn, and handheld VHF.

As you’d expect, the nav table lifts to reveal storage for maps. Forward of the table there are two big bins that can hold stuff, what stuff its good for I don’t know. Then a cabinet below the nav table is a great spot to keep tools and fluids.

You’ll see in some photos, our rental came with a propane tank in the nav station. SMH. The only place propane should be stored is in a dedicated propane bin that vents outside the boat. Propane is heavier than air and can build up in the bilge, causing a nasty fire risk.

Hunter 36 Staterooms

Forward stateroom.

The forward stateroom is the smaller of the two, but still very ample in size and storage. The V-berth is solid and mounted at a reasonable height (no climbing).

Storage includes Hanging lockers on both sides and generous shelving below the v-berth. The springs in the hanging locker latches were worn out and did not stay closed.

Like in the salon, solid flat surfaces span the length above the cabinets. Outlets on one side provide a great place for charging electronics.

You’ll only have one window, the hatch. However, you’ll be using this primarily at night (unless long range cruising) and the electric lighting is very thoughtful. Two overhead lights are individually switchable, plus you’ve got a reading light for each side of the bed…if you’re into that sort of thing.

Two small french doors allow for a large doorway without taking up too much space when opened. Adjacent to this was the oddest thing: a slatted window into the salon. We thought it was good for playing horse, but otherwise unclear as to its purpose.

Aft Stateroom

The berth in the aft stateroom is massive for a 36 footer. It’s approximately king size, significantly wider and of similar length to our queen bed at home. To shoehorn a bed this big into a boat this small, the entry is limited to about 40% of one side of the bed. This not only makes a real chore out of changing sheets, but the inboard crew member will have awkwardly climb over the outboard crew member’s face to go potty or wake up early to put the coffee on. If there’s a bright side its that the bed is mounted pretty low, so you don’t have to use your bedmate as a handhold on the way in or out.

While the berth in the aft stateroom is a clear winner, storage is much more generous up in the bow. There is flat space above the hanging locker and long wide spot on the far side of the bed that could swallow a small library of books. But the bedside ledge has no power outlets and the lcoker ledge can’t be reached from the bed. The hanging locker is comparable to the bow, but there’s no cupboards, only one moderately generous cubby above the engine that can only be accessed by climbing into the bed. There’s also a 6″ wedge between the headboard and the hull that’s a great spot for stuffing duffles.

There’s not much floor space for getting dressed in here, plan on making that a solo afair.

I’ve got two beefs with sleeping on the Hunter 36 that may only apply to readers over 40:

So many times I’ve heard other boaters complain about how much noise a boat makes in the water while at anchor and how it keeps them up at night. Meanwhile, I’ve hard salty old ex-navy sailors wax on about how there’s nothing more restful than a ‘night on the hook’. Previously, I’ve had trouble sleeping for fear of dragging anchor, but always found comfort tied to a mooring in protect water like we were on Perfect Partner on Catalina Island. This boat, at this mooring finally got the best of me. Possible causes of this phenomenon:

• The last few feet of the stern poke out of the water at anchor, providing a spot for water to slosh up against the aft stateroom.
• This was our first time on a Catalina style mooring, which doesn’t allow the boat to shift with the wind…whether or not this contriubted to the noise, it definitely resulted in a lot of rocking and rolling when the wind rolled through.
• Perhaps the hull materials on the Hunter 36 allowed for more transmission of noise, you know because ‘we’ hate Hunters because they are poorly built with poor materials (a bit of sarcasm, I think)

Okay, with one of my old man champagne problems out of the way, lets move on to the Prince and the Pea. The foam mattress on Perfect Partner was incredibly thin. I had to turn every hour or so because whatever part of my body was facing down got sore against the wood platform underneath. This could be due to the age of the mattress, or, again, we can hate on Hunter and blame their cheap quality!

Hunter 36 Head (bathroom)

The head on the Hunter 36 is located just to port (left) of the companionway steps. This makes it easy to access while under way and a bit less bumpy than if it were further forward. The size of the head is generous.

There’s a dedicated stall for the shower and toilet behind an opaque door. While this means your feet will be in the shower when doing your business, it gives you a bit more room for showering. This layout also allows for crew to use the sink/vanity while the shower/toilet is in use. A nice feature with only one head on the boat.

The throne is very well designed here. Its close enough to the floor to get good traction with plenty of room out front and to the sides to spread your legs. You can also take advantage of closing two doors behind you if your one of those people that needs a little extra layer of privacy…oh, and a dedicated opening hatch to keep the fresh air circulating.

The shower is spacious enough to get your arms up and out, and bend over to work all the stink zones. There’s also a thoughtful ledge and towel bar available in the unused space behind the toilet. There’s also a set of towel hooks and a hand hold next to the shower wand, which has a pause button to minimize water use. Perfect Partner was equipped with a water heater that we couldn’t get to deliver hot water. I tell you what, showering with cold water on a chilly morning really helps cut down on water consumption. So we did not come close to having to buy water at Catalina Island. At the other end of the cycle, the Hunter 36 has a lip to keep the shower water in its place, and a drain on both sides of the lip, just in case it doesn’t. The sump operates automatically.

The vanity has ample storage underneath and behind where the mirror used to be. 12 and 120 volt outlets are conveniently mounted on the right side of the vanity.

A very large locker is located behind the shower. While the storage is welcome, I’m not a fan of the location. First, you’ve gotta trapse through the shower to get to it, and the high humidity will limit what you can keep in there.

Shortcuts taken to make the Hunter 36 a value boat are most evident in the head. The wood, glass, and plumbing fixtures would all feel less out of place in a circa 1985 single wide trailer. Meanwhile, the Liquid Nails holding the mirror above the sink completely failed at some point prior to our rental.

The clip that hold the main head door open had lost all of its spring, leaving the open door swinging about. Meanwhile the shower door was equipped with a post and positive latch to hold it open…much more effective.

Systems onboard the Hunter 36

Our test boat was equipped with the standard 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated (no turbo), freshwater cooled 29hp Yanmar 3YM30 with 60 amp alternator. This boat uses a direct drive to spin the right handed prop. The engine is rated to run at a very brisk for 3,490 RPMs continuously, or 3,600 RPMs max. The engine likes to run hot, with Yanmar specifying a minimum cruise above 2,500 RPMs. Our tachometer was broken, so we just ran it up to full throttle and then backed it off a bit. Whatever speed this was, the engine sounded calm, cool and collected.

You know, every diesel that we’ve reviewed on this site so far has been a Yanmar. Heck, even the 37′ Merritt hosting our Maui Fishing Charter was repowered with Yanmars. They’ve ranged from 3 to 8 cylinders and under 30 to over 300 horsepower and spanning four decades of production. They’ve all been smooth, quite, compliant and caused us no issues. Despite most of them specifying a very high RPM cruise,, I’ve seen at least 8,000 hours on a meter, still running strong. I can’t say they are the best engine choice (don’t know that they aren’t either), but I can say that I adore them. I can also say they are a lot easier on your ears and dental work than the little Westerbekes from the ’70s and 80’s.

Inspection/Access

The companionway steps lift to access most of the engine components. We had a strut that was broken from its mount, so pre and post trip inspections were a two pollock job: one to hold the steps up and one to do the checks. There were also removeable panels on the sides and rear to allow access to the transmission and rear of the engine.

The sea strainer is small and below the water line. So you must check it often and you must close the seacock before opening it. Ours sucked up enough seaweed in a few hours of cruising to make a salad.

The starboard side and rear of the engine (as well as the transmission) are accessible through hatches in the rear stateroom. You’ll be thankful for this access if the shutoff solenoid on the engine control panel fails because you’ll need to close the fuel valve located toward the rear of the engine.

How Fast is the Hunter 36

With the throttle just a bit off full, which I’m guessing was around the manufacture remonded cruise of 3,400 RPMs, put us through the water at about 6knots. As you see so often in my rental experience, this is all estimated because both our tachometer and or water speed transducer were not working.

With a 31.5 foot waterline, the Hunter 36 has a theoretical hull speed of 7.6 knots. Our ~6 knot cruise suggests that the engine is adequate , knowing that it takes a lot of power to squeeze out that final knot of hull speed.

Hunter 36 Fuel Consumption

Once again, we were constrained in our test measurements. Perfect Partner was unable to successfully get us back to the dock in Long Beach to refuel and confirm our actual fuel consumption. So we’re left to make some educated guesses.

Assuming we were running 3,400 RPMs, the engine makes about 23 horsepower and burns 1.75gph. Running at 6 knots, we made about 3.5 nautical miles per gallon. That’s pretty abysmal for a boat this size. Would a larger engine turning at a lower speed have made a difference? Yes and no. If we’d had the 56hp motor from our Jeanneau 43 DS test, we would have needed to run close to 2,900 RPMs to get the same 23 horsepower. That is a lower engine speed and would have reduced our fuel consumption to just under 1.5 gph. However, on our test of the Jeanneau, we cruised at…wait for it…2,900 RPMs! The difference being that engine speed and fuel consumption bought us an extra knot of speed on a bigger, heavier boat. So what’s going on here? The remaining variables that come to mind for me are hull efficiency and prop sizing. Since the Hunter 36 sailed in the slightest of breeze, I’m left to wonder if we were simply under propped.

One way or another, if you want big range or low fuel consumption when renting Perfect Partner, you’ll either need to go very slow, or put up the sails. Her 38 gallon tank will only carry you about 150 nautical miles at our pace. All that said, fuel was included in our rental and even if we’d gotten to make a round trip to Catalina Island, we had enough fuel on board to motor the whole way.

How Loud is the Hunter 36 Engine?

Even over 3,000 RPMs, the 3-cylinder Yanmar was very smooth and quiet in the cockpit and cabin. Heck, even at full throttle, it ran smooth as silk. While the sound deadening didn’t appear all that robust, taking off a small side panel from the engine room created an exponenetial increase in cabin noise. Tight hatches and glued (vs screwed) hardware really served to quiet this thing down.

Hunter 36 Electrical Systems

The Hunter 36 is equipped with 12-volt and 120-volt systems. The 120-volt system operates from shore power or an optional generator (which our boat didn’t have). The 12 volt system is equipped with two group 4D batteries on a 1/2/both switch. So the engine and house draw on the same system, depending on how the battery switch is set. This is a simple system that gives you flexibility, but is prone to human error: leave both switches on with the engine off and you are gambling your starting reserves to run the house systems.

12 and 120 volt outlets are mounted thoughtfully throughout the boat with a set in each stateroom, between the galley and dining table, and on the nav table. Perfect Partner was equipped with one dual USB adapter as well as a USB port on the stereo. With the one I keep in my laptop bag, we were able to keep all the electronics topped up until our batteries failed.

What Went Wrong With Our Electrical System

Okay, here’s were I’ll note the worst problem that we had on this trip, and the first time I’ve ever had to call for a tow. On the third morning of our trip, about half way though our 12 mile journey.

When we initially inspected the boat at the dock, I noticed that the panel voltmeter was only reading about 12.5 with the engine on. Since alternators normally deliver more than 13 volts to the battery, I called this out to our dockhand. He said this voltage was normal for this engine. I accepted this because the low reading could have been from voltage drop between the battery and the panel or a poorly calibrated voltmeter. To give us our best chance of a good trip, I asked for a power cord to charge the battery on the dock overnight and slept easily.

Long story short, the alternator was not, in fact, working. The morning of day three, we had enough battery to start the engine and get under way. Running the electronics finished off the batteries while we were at sea. I cut the engine to check the sea strainer and couldn’t get it started again. With no wind and no way to control the boat in the mooring field at Avalon Harbor, we cad to call for a tow.

If any credit for this mishap should be directed toward the boat itself, I’d point to the voltmeter. It has a few deficiencies:

• You can only measure voltage on the battery(ies) that are switched on, as opposed to a separate switch for the voltmeter itself.
• The distance between 12.0 and 12.5 volts is like 1/32″, making it very hard to assess state of charge charge. In response to this experience, I bought a new 12-volt USB adapter with a digital volt meter.

While Hunter deserves some blame for a less than ideal charging and voltmeter design, the blame lies almost entirely with the charter company (and me for not being more thorough in assessing the situation at the dock, and not diagnosing the problem before both batteries were toast.)

The Hunter 36 has lots of natural light a generous amount of overhead and side hatches. Electric lights were a mix of halogen and LED. We found them to be ample and well placed to give us enough light where it was needed without wasting electricity.

Ventilation

Perfect Partner had a dorade just forward of the companionway. This is the first boat I’ve ever sailed with a dorade. I have nothing to say about it. The boat did not have any fans, which would be a welcome addition for summertime cruising.

The numerous hatches mentioned above mostly open, but none of the overhead hatches have shades. This could be a real liability in hotter climates. On Perfect Partner, all of the overhead hatches were shattered. Whether this was a safety concern, or purely aesthetic, I cannot say. The side hatches, which were not broken, were very flimsy with the jankiest foam seats (calling them ‘seals’ would be an overstatement). The one in the aft stateroom was in fact pulling away from the frame and couldn’t be reattached without glue.

While the Hunter 36 can be ordered with generator air conditioning or diesel heat, ours was not equipped with either. For the mild cruising grounds of Southern California that Perfect Partner plies, they really aren’t necessary.

Our boat was equipped with an optional hot water heater that works on the engine exhaust or 120 volt electric. We couldn’t get any hot water out of ours on the engine. Lemme tell you, waking up on a cool March morning under a paper thin blanket, there’s nothing better than a hot shower…and nothing worse than ice cold water running down your back.

We also had a very generous 75 gallon freshwater tan that we barely put a dent in without access to hot water. I was pleasantly surprised that this ‘budget’ boat was equipped with a tank indicator that could read both the fresh water and black water tanks. I think this is the only boat we’ve reviewed so far that had anything other than a ‘full’ light to monitor black water; and only the Leopard 43 had meters on the fresh water side.

Perfect Partner was equipped with a Jabsco manual head. It didn’t stink. Well…it didn’t stink until I deposited a chimichanga. An electric fresh water head is available as an option. Fresh water heads accelerate consumption from your freshwater tank, but tend to be less prone to making your boat smell like piss as the salt and microorganisms in seawater interact and do science with your #1 and #2.

Our boat was equipped with a macerator pump for evacuating the holding tanks at sea. There’s enough distance between Long Beach and Catalina that it is legal to do this (three miles from land). Its faster and less likely to get poo on your shirt/face than pumping out at a dock. Every other boat I’ve rented has a gravity drain to dump the holding tanks and they’ve never been a problem. Maybe a macerator is more polite than floating whole turds, but its an unnecessary complexity.

Note that in Catalina harbors you must have your holding tank valves closed. Nobody wants sewage collecting around the island. Sometimes the harbormaster will flush a dye tablet into your tank to prove your valves are closed. So make sure you know how to use them correctly before leaving the dock.

Anchor and Windlass

We didn’t get to use our anchor because we relied on mooring balls on our voyage to Catalina. However, the anchor was set on an electric windlass with foot controls at the bow. This is a bit less cumbersome than climbing on a berth to run a remote through the forward hatch like we did on our Jeanneau 43 DS.

CONSOLIDATE WITH BOW SECTION

WHERE TO NOTE the Hunter 36 comes with a single electric bilge pump. There is a manual pump precariously located at the stern below the helm seat. Our pump handle was stored in the toolbox under the nav table.

The water tank had a very clever handle that flipped up to open, negating the need to keep track of those little steel keys…except the diesel tank did not have the same…and there were no deck keys on the boat…I asked for a deck key and the dockhand showed me the water tank cap, but not the diesel tank cap!!! Fortunately, the giant flat head screwdriver did the trick.

Bareboat Charter Equipment from Harbor Yacht Club

The dinghy is an optional upgrade at Harbor Yacht Club. We paid $25 per day for an 11′ rigid inflatable with a 3.5 horsepower Tohatsu engine. This was more than adequate…when we could get the motor running. The motor would either not start at all or stall when we closed the choke. We drained and replaced the fuel with a bit of success, then paid the outboard shop at Two Harbors to clean the carb. After that, it still took a few hail Marys to get her fired up, but we survived. One tip we got from someone on the dock was to close the choke, pull to start, and run the throttle up as soon as the engine starts to turn. I’ll remember that for future outboard headaches.

When we couldn’t get the engine running, we had one oar held together with duct tape and another held together with a paper clip. The duct tape was far more effective, with the paper clip oar bending with every stroke. This meant we had about 5 strokes to make on the paper clip side before pulling once on the duct tape side…it took us a while to get ashore with this method.

Harbor Yacht Club had propane barbecues available on the dock. We didn’t take one as we planned to eat most meals ashore on our trip.

Our boat was equipped with a pile of cheap offshore compliant orange life vests. I’d only wear one if my life depended on it. We brought our own inflatable jackets.

Tools and Spares

Our boat was equipped with the bare minimum. Giant phillips and flat screwdrivers, channel locks, and a spare impeller. The giant flathead screwdriver proved useful for jimmying the broken neutral switch on the throttle.

Linen packages are optional at Harbor Yacht Club at $25 per person. If you overnight, you will need them. They include sheets, blankets, towels, and wash cloths. The thin blankets were not adequate for the cold weather we experienced in March.

Between this and the thin foam mattresses, consider packing some small sleeping bags and sleeping pads or wool blankets if you end up rolling the dice with Harbor Yacht Club..

Features to Look for in a Hunter 36

The Hunter 36 is available as a very basic boat, with many options. Without seeing a price list, I’d assume this allows a great value for a day sailor in mild climates. Or a fully equipped boat for multi-day cruisers at an appropriate premium. As a renter, it means you may find a wide range of equipment (or lack thereof) on your boat.

Unless we’re in a very warm clime, we want hot water…and this trip proved how much we missed it. This is a very small boat to have a generator and air conditioning, but a very welcome feature if you are anywhere warm enough to not need the hot shower.

If you know how to use a spinnaker, you’ll definitely want that to overcome the limitations the B&R rig brings to downwind performance.

The standard bimini will offer some shade, but you’ll want a canvas package with dodger if you are expecting rain.

Hunter 36 Problems

For all the shit talking, our boat was, overall, a very well built boat. The fiberglass was in fantastic condition despite being neglected in a rental fleet for 15 years. Unlike the Lagoon 380 docked next to us in Long Beach, Perfect Partner was still bright white with no blistering or cracking. Most hardware and systems are from reputable manufacturers. Most of the sailing hardware and helm equipment is Lewmar. All but one top hatch was also Lewmar. I must assume the lone Bowmar hatch in the aft stateroom was a replacement. The opening side hatches were not branded and were total garbage.

The interior of the boat was held together almost entirely with Liquid Nails (glue). Compared to screws, this construction method makes it difficult to take anything apart, and by the time we got to the boat it had started to fail. The mirror was gone from the bathroom, with big plastic panel covered in glue lines remaining. Lots of little wood trim pieces were missing from the cabin. However, keeping a tube of Liquid Nails handy for repair would make keeping these things together pretty easy. What I hadn’t anticipated was how quiet this boat was with the glued hardware. Compared, again to the Jeanneau 43 held together with screws, there was much less to squeak or rattle when running the engine. All of the floor hatches fit very tight, which also reduced the rattling, but made it difficult to put them back in place once removed.

Most of the wood was laminate or veneer. While some of it looked cheap, for the most part, it aged and wore surprisingly well. We did have some wood veneer peeling back in the aft stateroom…again, would be easily repaired with some Liquid Nails.

The side hatches were flimsy garbage (only at the stern)

There was a weak spot on the bottom step of the companionway that didn’t inspire confidence when decending into the salon. While this is probably a true weak point in the design, it would be easily shored up with a small bit of wood.

The gimbaling stove could not be locked into place because the lock was not in same position as hole. I’ll take a stab and guess that this is not the factory stove. We also had one burner that wouldn’t stay lit. At checkout, the dockhand said he’d just cleaned it and it may have had some water in it. It’s a Force 10, which is pretty much the only brand of marine stove I’ve ever seen.

We did have one a serious problem on this boat: a bad alternator coupled with some abused batteries. While they appeared new, the batteries didn’t hold much of a charge. So, we ran out of juice pretty quickly without the ability to charge while under way. Look for a more in depth post about this mis-adventure soon.

Alternatives to the Hunter 36

There’s a host of other monohulled coastal cruising sailboats in the mid to high 30-foot range that could pinch hit for the Hunter 36. In fact, this boat, referred to as the Hunter 36-2 is actually the fourth 36 footer from Hunter. The original Hunter 36 ‘Cherubini’, the Hunter 36 Legend, and Hunter 36 Vision preceeded it. More recently, the Hunter 36 has been redesigned and rebranded as the Marlow Hunter 36. Pit this boat against similarly sized coastal cruisers from Catalina, Jeanneau, and Beneteau.

How Much Experience Do You Need to Rent a Hunter 36

Harbor Yacht Club is willing to put you on the water with a sailing resume and no questions asked. Well, that’s not exactly fair. After calling the office several times to get the gate code, then asking a private boater where Habor Yacht Club is (its in a garden shed leaning off the dock) we found the dockhand that led us down the scraggly dock to Perfect Partner and asked one question: ‘do you have any questions about the boat?’

But seriously, the Hunter 36 is an easy boat. Its at the smaller end of what you’ll find in most bareboat charter fleets. This, combined with its compliant maneuverability make it easy to dock. Simple systems and furling sails mean are also great for beginners. If you’ve never worked with self-tailing winches and a furling main, this is a great boat to cut your teeth. You could definitely stay out of trouble for a few days after completing ASA 103 or even maybe pad your resume and teach yourself how to sail if you’ve got solid powerboat experience and a competent crew.

Where Can I Rent One and How Much Does it Cost

For a four-day rental from Harbor Yacht Club, we paid $2,650*:

• $2,132 four day charter fee
• $110 pre-board evening before
• $100 four day dinghy rental
• $75 three linen packs
• $42.68 four days of fuel
• $233 taxes and fees

Our journey cost quite a bit more than that because of our problems with the boat. We also spent $931 dealing with our breakdown, bringing our total to $3,585. The big nut was $650 for a tow because Harbor Yacht Club had apparently let its SeaTow membership expire a full year prior. We also spent $150 to get the outboard repaired, $125 to get home on the ferry as we had to leave the boat on the island to make our flight home, and $9 at the public showers in Avalon. After several weeks of the general manager at Harbor Yacht Clubs shirking my calls, I filed a dispute with our credit card company, Citi. We were able to recover $2,125 which covered all of our out-of-pocket costs and half the cost of the rental. After the refund, I’d give this rental 5 Busy Boater Stars for value…but I need to shave some stars off of what would have been five-stars for convenience and time efficiency.

If you’d rather roll the dice with a different charter company, a sister ship is available on Lake Superior for a similar price.

Perfect Partner is a great boat despite its age and questionable provenance. Standing up to the neglect and abuse of the past 15 years of charter service is a testament to Hunter durability. Not only is it durable, but Hunter packs a metric poop ton of boat into 36 feet both in terms of accommodations and performance. In addition to value, its size makes it manageable by a light or inexperienced crew. So we give the Hunter 36 the Busy Boater seal of approval.

Of course I’ve pointed out that the Hunter 36 delivers a mixed bag in terms of design and finish…strangely very good in some areas and not so good in others. But those are easily overlooked, especially as a renter. But if you are looking to show off the most luxurious interior or comfortably and safely cross an ocean, there are definitely better boats on offer for more money.

However, when it comes to Harbor Yacht Club, the convenience of renting from Long Beach was far outweighed by the inconvenience of a poorly maintained boat that literally left us in the cold [water] and stranded us at sea with an expired towing membership. I never expect perfection from any boat, let alone a rental, but be very wary of a rental company that pretends to have your back, then ghosts you the moment you disembark.

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BAY DREAM 2011 | 36' Hunter e36 Sailboat for Sale

2011 hunter, 36' (10.98m) e36 - bay dream, check out this loaded yacht 200+ high resolution photos. many recent updates..

• Annapolis Maryland United States
• Fiberglass Hull

$ 119,900 USD

€ 107,826 euros $ 163,089 cad.

• EMAIL BROKER

Description

HIGHLIGHTS:

• MANY Standard Features and Factory Performance Upgrades
• Open-Checkbook Owners (See Yearly Upgrades List)
• Yanmar 3YM30 29HP Diesel (1810 hours)
• Phasor 4.5kW Diesel Genset!!! (000 hours)
• (2) AGM 4D House Batteries – 450Ah Total (2023)
• Quantum Tri-Radial Performance Laminate Mainsail (2022)
• Doyle 110% Genoa (2020)
• Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/Selden Furling System (2020)
• Raymarine Axiom 9 Chart Plotter w/AIS (2019)
• B&G VHF radio, handheld mic & remote mic for cockpit (2019)
• AIS receive system (vis VHF linked to chart plotter) (2019)
• Raymarine ST6002 below-decks autopilot w/Raymarine Wind/Depth/Speed displays
• Kato Dinghy Davits (2018)
• West Marine Hypalon Single Floor Fiberglass Inflatable (2018) (no motor)
• Reverse-cycle 16,000 BTU AC/Heating System (serves all three cabins)
• Standing Rigging Replaced (2018)
• Dodger & Bimini Replaced (2018)

INTRODUCTION:

Since 1973, Hunter has been famous for thoughtfully designed, comfortable and easy-to-sail cruising yachts. The Hunter e36 (‘e’ for extended cockpit) enjoys an additional focus on performance that makes her a total joy to sail. 

Whether spirited wind & seas or even very light air, BAY DREAM, gently cruised on the middle-Chesapeake by her last two owners, is a fun and comfortable voyager for weekend jaunts or extended coastal cruising.  In ideal 10-14 knot wind conditions you’ll enjoy a mid-7 knot boat speed range easily.  In only 8 knots of wind, she’ll make a fun and comfortable 5 knots with minimal heel. Her modern design, wide side decks, and sporty cabin top with recessed grab rails and hatches gives her a sleek and functional presence underway or at anchor.  Her huge flip-down swim platform extends the cockpit providing easy access to the water or your tender from the oversized cockpit that comfortably seats six.  Single handed sailing is a breeze with aft primary winches close to the helm.  She backs like a car for easy docking.

IMPROVEMENTS/UPGRADES:

($46,000 + spent over the last six years) 

• New Yanmar Raw Water Pump (2024)
• New Sunbrella Cockpit Cushions w/Two Plush-Back Throw Pillows (2024)
• Bottom paint, Interlux ablative (2024)
• Engine and generator maintenance (2024)
• Added flag halyard (2024) 
• Sails (Both main and head sail) cleaned and professionally maintained (2024)
• Engine room fire suppression
• Halon system re-certified in (2024)
• Two new AGM 4D batteries (2023)
• New Sony Bluetooth CD/AM/FM/USB Stereo Receiver (2023) 
• New NovaKool Model 4500 refrigerator (2023) 
• Two new AGM 4D batteries (2023) 
• Yanmar engine maintenance (2023) 
• New B&G VHF radio with wireless remote
• AIS receiver integrated with Axiom Chartplotter (2023) 
• Tri-Radial mainsail (2022)
• Four new boat blanket covers for fenders (2022) 
• New Quantum Tri-Radial Mainsail In-Mast Furling with Sunbrella UV clew cover (2022) 
• Yanmar engine maintenance (2021) 
• New Insignia 24-inch Smart HD TV-Fire TV edition (2021) 
• Bottom painted (2021) 
• New aft 4 inch queen foam mattress topper (2021) 
• Three New 12V Marine Fans (V berth, salon and aft cabin) (2021) 
• New Sunbrella binnacle cover (2020) 
• New Doyle jib (2020) 
• Asymmetrical spinnaker and Selden furler (2020) 
• Windows rebedded (2019) 
• Raymarine Axiom Chartplotter (2019) 
• New standing and running rigging (2018) 
• Kato dinghy davits (2018) 
• New Sunbrella Marine Navy dodger, bimini and connector (2018)

YACHT SYSTEMS & ELECTRONICS:

• 29-Hp Yanmar® Diesel Aux Engine w/Two Blade Prop (1810 hours)
• Phasor 4.5kW Diesel Genset
• Alternator, 60-Amp
• Raymarine ST6002 Below-Decks Autopilot
• Battery Box, Engine Start Battery Box, House Battery 
• Magnum 2000W Inverter/Charger, 120A Smart 3-Phase Charging
• Magnum Digital Inverter/Charger Controller at Nav Station
• Sony Bluetooth CD Player/Radio
• JVC 6.5” 2-Way Speakers in Salon
• West Marine 6.5” 2-Way Speakers at Cockpit Arch
• Cockpit Arch LED Light
• Bilge Pump, Electric, Automatic
• Engine Panel, Deluxe w/Alarms and Hour Meter Gauges, Tank for Fuel, Water, and Waste
• Fresh Water System, Pressurized, Hot and Cold 
• Galvanic Isolator for Both Shore Power Legs
• Electric Head w/Waste Holding Tank
• Stand-Up Separate Enclosed Shower
• Wet Hanging Locker at Shower Stall
• Navigation Light Package
• NMMA Certification On All Systems
• Propane Gas System For Cooking
• Raymarine ST60 Depth Sounder w/Alarm
• Raymarine ST60 Speed Meter w/Log
• 12-Volt DC Electrical System w/Breaker Panel
• Shore Power System, (2) Outlets, 120V, Two 50' Cords Phone/Cable Outlet at Port Cockpit Coaming Sump Pump, Shower Stainless Steel VHF Antenna Atop Mast

RIGGING & SAILS:

• Quantum Tri-Radial Performance Laminate In-Mast Furling Mainsail (2022)
• Doyle 110% Furling w/Sunbrella Protection (2020)
• Asymmetrical Spinnaker (2020)
• Outboard Jib Tracks w/ Adjustable Cars
• Internal Halyards Led to Cockpit
• Furlex 204S Genoa Furling System
• Mainsheet Purchase System on Arch
• Mast, Selden, B & R w/Fractional Sail Plan
• Reefing System
• Rigid Boom Vang
• Adjustable Line Stoppers and Organizers
• Two Sets Winch Handles
• (2) Winches, (2) Cabin-Top, 2-Speed, Self-Tailing, #30 Winches
• (2) Genoa, 2-Speed, Self-Talling #40 at Helm
• Windex Wind Vane Atop Mast
• Spinnaker Pole Sprit Mounted on Deck for Use at Bow
• Spinnaker Gear at Port & Starboard Cockpit Coamings
• Flag Halyard

DECK & HULL:

• Anchor Roller 35# Rocna Anchor w/50’ Chain & 250’ Rode
• Quick Electric Windlass
• Blister-Prevent Technology Hull Design
• Bow Pulpit, Stainless Steel Deck Recessed Handrails
• Dorade Vent for Cabin
• Fold-Down Transom
• Swim Platform 
• Hatches, Opening Deck w/Screens
• HKT Kevlar Hull Reinforcement Hull, FRF/Balsa Sandwich Above Waterline
• Solid FRP Bottom Below Waterline
• Interlux Bottom Paint (spring 2024)
• Hull, Interior Structural Grid Reinforcement System
• Keel, Shoal Draft w/5’-0” Draft
• Lifelines, Double w/3 Gates and Stainless Steel Stanchions
• LPG Tank Storage for Two Bottles 
• Mooring Cleats, (6) Stainless Steel
• Nonskid Deck Skylihgts, Fixed (rebedded 2020)
• Ports, Opening, w/Screens
• Rubrail, Full Wrap w/Stainless Steel Insert 
• Rudder, Balanced Spade, w/Stainless Steel Shaft 
• Lockable Sliding Companionway Hatch & Lexan Hatch Boards
• Stern Rail Seats w/Cushions, Stainless Steel, w/Drink Holders
• Stainless Steel Telescoping Swim Ladder
• Through-Bolted Hull/Deck Joint w/Full Rubrail 
• Through-Hull Fittings, All Bronze Below Waterline, Centrally Located at Base of Companionway Steps
• Windshield Fixed Ports w/Covers

MAIN SALON:

• Cabin Lighting, Upgraded to LED’s
• Chart Table w/Winch Handle Storage Compartment
• Deck Flush-Mount Hatches, Opening w/Screens
• Deck Side Windows, Fixed w/Shades
• Deck Windshield Ports, Fixed w/Covers
• Accordion Blinds, All Ports & Windows
• Deluxe Cushion/Fabric Package
• Dinette Table Convertible to Berth w/Filler Cushion
• Dorade Vent
• Electrical Outlets, AC & DC
• Insignia 24” LED TV (2021)
• Hardwood Flooring
• Gloss Finish "Cherry" Woodwork Handrails, Hardwood on Both Sides 
• Head Compartment, Enclosed w/Vanity and Shower 
• Hull Side Storage Cabinets
• Selected Hardwood Trim Throughout
• Waste Bin, Built-In Corian Countertop (behind sink)
• Dish Rack Cabinet w/Lighting and Ventilation 
• Fresh Water System, Pressurized, Hot and Cold
• Force 10 Propane Gas Two-Burner Stove & Oven w/Broiler
• NovaKool Model 4500 Refrigerator/Freezer (2024)
• 6-Gallon Hot Water Heater (engine and 110V heated)
• In-Counter Storage Bin 
• Contoure Built-In Microwave
• Sinks, Double Stainless Steel w/Cutting Board
• Storage Cabinets 
• Storage Drawers 
• Storage Shelving

OWNER'S STATEROOM AFT:

• Berth, Double w/Foam Mattress
• Cabịn Lighting, LED
• Designer Bedding Fabrics w/4” Memory Foam Topper (2021)
• Hanging Locker, Cedar-Lined
• Electrical Outlets, AC and DC
• Storage Shelves and Compartment Storage Space
• (3) Ports & (1) Hatch w/screens, Opening to Cockpit & Hull Sides

GUEST CABIN FORWARD:

• Cabin Lighting LED
• Deck Hatch, Opening
• Hanging Lockers, (2) Cedar-Lined 
• Foam Mattress
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Storage Shelving Under-Berth
• Storage Drawers
• Steering Console w/Single Lever Engine Control, Wheel Brake, Lighted Compass
• Stainless Steel Wheel Guard
• Lewmar Folding
• Wheel Bilge Pump, Manual Cockpit Traveler Arch, Stainless Steel w/Mainsheet
• Large Cockpit Table
• Sunbrella Cockpit Cushions w/Two Plush-Back Throw Pillows (2024)
• Halyard Tail Stowage Wells (2)
• Jib Winches Placed Aft at Helm Station 
• Lewmar Cable Drive Steering Mechanism
• Lockers, (3) Storage
• Stern Rail Seats, Stainless Steel, w/Drink Holders & Blue Cushions
• Transom Shower, Hot & Cold
• Hinged large Swim Platform (drops for access to water and dinghy)
• Retractable Swim Ladder

SAFETY GEAR:

• Halon Engine Room Fire Suppression System (refreshed 2024)
• Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
• Emergency Tiller 
• Fire Extinguishers (2)
• GFI Receptacles
• Handheld Flares 
• Life Jackets (4)
• Throwable Rescue Device

I : 44.83 ft J : 13.17 ft P : 44.92 ft E : 15.00 ft Working Sail Area : 768.00 sq ft

LOA: 36' 0" (10.98 Meters)

Type: Sail - Used

Beam: 12' 4"

Bridge Clearance: 57' 3"

Draft Max: 5' "

Draft Min: ' "

Double Berths: 1

King Berths: 1

Maximum Speed: 7.8 Knots

Cruise Speed: 7 Knots

Range NMI: 250

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 38 Gallons (143.86 Liters)

Fresh Water: 75 Gallons (283.91 Liters)

Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)

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For more information about this yacht please contact Curtis Stokes and Associates, Inc. We look forward to working with you!

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Specifications

Basic information.

• Builder Hunter
• Model Legend 36
• Category Cruiser-Racer
• HIN/IMO HUN36178D404
• Condition Used
• Maximum Speed 8.5 KN
• Cruise Speed 7.5 KN
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Hull Material Fiberglass
• LOA 35' 8"
• Beam 12' 4"
• Max Draft 5'
• Dry Weight 14,330 LBS
• Fuel Tank 37 GAL
• Fresh Water 75 GAL
• Holding Tank 20 GAL
• Ballast 5,132 LBS
• Number of Engines 1
• Make Yanmar
• Model 3YM30
• Power HP 29.00 HP

2004 Hunter 36'

SEADUCTION is an extremely clean Hunter Legend 36, well equipped and very well maintained!  Her features include a Two-Cabin One-Head Layout, a Yanmar 3YM30 Diesel Engine, a 16000 BTU Reverse Cycle Heat and AC, Excellent Canvas, and a well-equipped Galley and MUCH MORE! Kato II Davit system  Pleas

Full Description

• Yanmar 3YM30 Diesel Engine
• In-Mast Furling
• Shoal Keel (5' Draft)
• 16000 BTU Reverse Cycle Heat and AC
• Excellent Bimini and Dodger with Spray Hood
• Excellent Cockpit Cushions
• Full Helm Cover
• Upgraded Electronics
• Twin 120VAC 30A Shore Power Connections with Cords

Navigation And Electronics

• RayMarine AXIOM+ Plotter with Navionics Chart (NEW 2022)
• RayMarine ST60 Depth Sounder
• RayMarine ST60 Log/Speed
• RayMarine ST60 Wind Speed and Direction
• RayMarine Autohelm 4000 AutoPilot
• ICom ICM 402 VHF Radio
• Danforth Compass
• Force 10 Propane Stovetop with Oven - Gimbal Mount
• 6 Gallon Propane Tank
• Origo Microwave Oven
• Iso Therm Refrigerator / Freezer - NEW 2022
• Dual Basin Stainless Steel Sink
• Excellent Storage

Recent Upgrades

• New Anchor Windlass - 2022
• New AC Pump - 2022
• New RayMarine Chartplotter with NAVPOD - 2022
• New Shower Sump - 2022
• Fresh Bottom Paint - 2022
• New Exhaust Elbow - 2021
• New High Water Alarm - 2021
• New Starting Battery - 2021
• New Galvonic Isolator - 2021
• New Mainsail - 2018

Cockpit And Deck

• Walk through transom with storage lockers
• Transom shower
• Large oval-shaped cockpit with pedestal steering and cockpit table
• Cockpit cushions
• Bimini, connector and dodger
• All lines lead aft to cockpit
• Kato Bay II Davit - NEW 2022
• Yanmar 3YM 30 diesel engine - Approximately 720 hours
• Polar Bay 16,000btu air conditioning
• Lewmar electric windlass

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

SEADUCTION is an extremely clean Hunter Legend 36, well equipped and very well maintained! Her features include a Two-Cabin One-Head Layout, a Yanmar 3YM30 Diesel Engine, a 16000 BTU Reverse Cycle Heat and AC, Excellent Canvas, and a well-equipped Galley and MUCH MORE!Kato II Davit system Please check the FULL SPECS for more information and give us a call to schedule a viewing!  Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Intracoastal Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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2009 Hunter 36

$87,500.

Borrowing heavily from the ideas of Hunter owners, dealers and prospective customers, the popular 36 represents the end collaboration of enthusiast feedback, brought to life by the hands and minds of Hunter engineers. The extra-wide beam spans nearly the entire length of the boat to maximize both topside and interior accommodations. A large sail locker easily stores gear, while the generously proportioned cockpit features a Lewmar® steering system, fold-up tables and plenty of room for relaxation.

Whether you are ready to set sail for the islands or just around the buoys, the Hunter 36 can really make a difference. Starting with the tall, fractional rig, which is a direct descendant of the B&R rig that powered Hunter's Child to a second place finish in the recent BOC, Hunter has engineered the mast to carry less weight aloft with smaller sections. This is accomplished by utilizing swept-back spreaders and reverse diagonals as well as mast support struts. This combination provides superior strength without a backstay and increases the stability at the same time. Hunter has eased the effort in sail handling and allowed for real versatility for all wind and sea conditions. Your benefit: better performance with less effort.

The deck layout reflects the innovation that accompanies the rig. An integrated arch protects the cockpit from snapping main sheets and blistering sun with the optional bimini. This arch keeps the cockpit clear and open. A custom console stands ready with the standard VHF and instruments. Single lever control and fold down table along with engine instrumentation complete the command station. The swim platform and walk through transom complete with shower and folding ladder are perfect for water sports or for boarding the tender. Storage is everywhere you look and the non-skid is absolutely first-rate.

Comfort is truly important aboard whether for a week or a year, so Hunter has created an interior that not only looks good, but works for you as well. Two private, large staterooms along with an enormous head with shower and a salon that can seat eight plus a gourmet galley will keep all the crew happy.

If you're looking for major comfort in a mid-size package and performance is important, then the Hunter 36 could be your answer. Our offering, "ANDIAMO", is a well cared for example of the Hunter 36 and is well worthy of your inspection. Call and make an appointment to come see her today!

Specifications

Additional info, basic boat info, engines / speed.

• Make: Yanmar
• Model: 3YM30
• Fuel: Diesel
• Engine Power: 29hp
• Type: Inboard
• Propeller Type: 3 BladeBronze
• Engine Location: Center
• Drive Type: Direct

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer is strongly urged to instruct his agents or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated prior to acceptance of the vessel. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Forward stateroom:  The entry to the forward cabin is through a pair of double doors. The stateroom has an 80” x 14” x 78” berth with storage under the berth forward and double door storage beneath it. There are opposing cedar-lined lockers on either side aft of the bunk, with fiddled shelves above that and forward above the berth. The starboard locker has shelving and the port side is hanging storage. The headroom in this space is 5’11”. There is an overhead Lewmar hatch, two overhead lights, and two reading lights in this space. Additionally, there is a louvered window that can open to allow air to flow through the cabin.  

Saloon:  The saloon space in the Hunter 36 is open, bright and inviting. On starboard is a large maple U-shaped dinette that will easily seat four. On port is a straight settee that is 81” x 28” which can serve as a single berth. The entire area beneath and behind the seatbacks of both settees are ample storage compartments. Above and behind both seating areas are a fiddled shelf and a hull side portlight, with lockers on either side of the portlights. Above the lockers, fiddled shelves run the length of the saloon, nav and galley areas along the hull sides. Lighting and ventilation for the saloon, nav and galley areas are provided by three overhead fluorescent lights, one LED entry light and two reading lights. Additionally, there are two overhead fixed lights and four housetop fixed lights with one opening porthole over the stove.  Headroom is 6’4”. 

Nav station:  The nav station is located on port and is aft-facing, utilizing the settee seat. The chart table is designed to accommodate a large chartbook and has a good amount of storage inside. There are two large cubbies beyond the lid and an icemaker below. Electrical panels and electronics are above the tabletop with fiddled shelf space above that. Headroom is 6’3”.

Galley:  The galley is L-shaped and located at the base of the companionway on starboard. The Corian counters have high sculpted fiddles, which make excellent hand-holds while underway. There is an upright refrigerator beneath the counter toward centerline. The double sinks are on the diagonal counter to the right of that, with a large locker beneath them and dry storage and trash bins with Corian lids behind them. To the right of the sink is the stove. There is a shelf and locker storage beneath it and a microwave above it. Moving forward along the hullsides are three drawers (one is a cutlery organizer) and the signature Hunter dish drying rack with double glass doors. Headroom is 6’4”.  

Head: Entry to the head is on port at the base of the companionway. Looking in, the sink area is directly in front of you and has a medicine cabinet above it and a double-door locker beneath. To the left is the shower and head area, with a wet locker at the aft end of the space. Lighting and ventilation are provided by two overhead lights, fluorescent light above the sink and two opening portholes. Headroom in this space is 6'4”.

Master stateroom:  The master stateroom is entered on starboard behind the galley. Just inside the cabin entry is a cedar-lined hanging locker with a fiddled shelf above it. Next aft is a nightstand surface with cubby storage beneath it. The athwartship queen size berth is 80” x 60” and has a padded headboard. There is storage behind it and a small shelf that runs across to the hull, with a fixed hullside light above.  Along the transom, there is a fiddled nightstand surface, followed by a shelf that runs the length of the berth along the stern with three large top loading storage bins. Additionally, above the engine compartment is another storage locker with a drop-front door. Below the berth is tankage as well as a generous amount of storage. Light and ventilation are provided by two overhead lights, one overhead hatch, one fixed light at the head of the bed, one opening port and a Hella fan.  Headroom in this space is 6’3”.

• Teak interior finishes
• Teak & Holly laminate cabin sole
• Cedar lined hanging lockers
• Corian countertops 
• Continuous hand-holds along the hull sides on port and starboard
• Lewmar overhead hatches
• Lewmar opening portholes
• Lewmar frosted portholes in the head and shower areas
• Hella fans (4)
• Corian countertops with sculpted teak fiddles
• Double stainless steel sinks
• Single lever water mixer with pull-out sprayer wand
• Force 10 2-burner LPG stove with oven and broiler
• 6 lb. propane tank
• 2-tank dedicated propane locker vented overboard
• Remote LPG control
• Sharp microwave oven
• Stainless steel upright refrigerator with freezer compartment
• Dish rack cabinet with lighting and drying fan
• Hunter dishware
• Bullnose Corian countertop
• Oval stainless steel sink
• Hot and cold water mixer
• Raritan electric head
• 30-gallon plastic holding tank
• Wema holding tank gauge
• Separate shower & head compartments
• Frosted glass shower door
• Hot/Cold shower mixer
• Shower wand on adjustable height bar
• Teak shower grate
• Electric shower sump pump
• Wet locker with rod and shelves
• 75-gallon plastic water tank
• Force-10 6-gallon hot water heater
• Hot/cold cockpit shower
• Wema water tank gauge
• Rule 1100 GPM bilge pump
• Whale manual bilge pump
• All bronze thru-hull fittings below the waterline
• Solid FRP hull below the waterline
• FRP/balsa sandwich hull above the waterline
• Structural grid hull reinforcement with Kevlar protection
• 4’11” shoal draft bulb keel
• Balanced spade rudder
• Bottom paint ('24)
• Full wrap rub rail with stainless steel insert
• Swim platform with stainless steel telescoping ladder
• Large storage lockers on swim platform (2) 
• Walk-thru transom with drop-down helm seat
• Stainless steel bow and pushpit rails
• Teak stern rail seats with cupholders and cushions
• White deck with gray contrasting non-skid
• MAXGUARD gel coat for UV protection
• Mooring cleats (6)
• Double stainless steel bow roller
• Plow anchor with chain and rode
• Simpson Lawrence electric windlass with up and down foot switches
• Double coated lifelines
• Port and starboard boarding gates
• Stainless steel grab rails
• Lewmar opening hatches (2) 
• Fixed overhead lights (2)
• Fixed house sidelights (4)
• Fixed hull side ports (2)
• Opening ports (5)
• Stainless steel arch
• Dodger with side and aft grab bars ('23)
• Full bimini with viewing window ('23)
• Dorade vent over companionway slider 
• Integral starboard cockpit table with grab bar and foot brace
• Binnacle mounted cup holders

The Hunter 36 is equipped with the well-known B&R rig, it’s swept back double spreaders replacing the need for a backstay. With its in-mast furling, roller furling headsail and all control lines led aft to the cockpit, she is a breeze to sail as a couple or single-handed. The mainsheet traveler is loaded on a beefy stainless steel arch right above the helm, where it needs to be. All in all, a delight to sail, responsive and easy to handle – designed to make it fun, not work!

• Furlex roller furler
• Selden deck-stepped double spreader B&R aluminum mast w/ in-mast furling
• 1x19 stainless steel shrouds
• Chain plate deck attachments on raised pads to prevent water intrusion
• Selden Rodkicker rigid boom vang
• Lewmar turning blocks
• Harken deck organizers
• All lines led aft to the cockpit
• Inboard jib tracks w/adjustable cars
• Harken mainsheet track and car mounted on stainless steel arch
• Lewmar 2-speed chrome #30 self-tailing winches on housetop (2)
• Lewmar 2-speed chrome #40 self-tailing primary winches (2)
• Spinlock line clutches (6)
• In-mast furling mainsail (serviced '20)
• Winch handles
• Line organizer cubbies on housetop

Among her many other features “TRIREME” has a super reliable Yanmar engine, giving her the power to punch through most weather at close to hull speed and get you where you want to go.  The Lewmar folding wheel is a great feature for opening up the cockpit, while inside the Dometic AC/Heat system will keep you comfortable when you are at the dock.  

• Yanmar 3YM30 3-cylinder 29 HP diesel engine S/N#: E12290
• Yanmar hour meter inop when purchased; estimated 1000-1200?
• Starter motor replaced ('22)
• Rotomolded 38 gallon fuel tank   
• Three-blade propellor
• Spur line cutter
• Lewmar steering pedestal and instrument pods
• Lewmar leather wrapped folding helm wheel
• Single lever engine control
• Danforth compass
• 16,000 BTU Dometic reverse cycle heat/air conditioning ('19)
• 30A shore power connections ('20)
• 50’ 30A shore power cords ('20)
• 120V AC electrical panel with volt & amp meters
• 120V receptacles throughout with GFCI
• 120V duplex receptacle in lazarette
• 12v DC electric panel with voltmeter
• 60A alternator
• Mastervolt 100A charger/2000W inverter ('22)
• Guest battery switch and combiner
• Two Group 27 AGM batteries in Bank 1
• Two Group 27 AGM batteries in Bank 2
• 12v plug at helm
• Raymarine E80 chart plotter
• Raymarine Smartpilot below deck autopilot
• Raymarine ST60+ Wind
• Raymarine ST60+ Speed & Log
• Raymarine ST60+ Depth
• AirMar Speed & Temp Sensor
• ICOM IC-M422 VHF radio with DSC
• ICOM CommandMic II RAM mic at helm
• JVC AM/FM/DVD/CD/MP3 Stereo system
• Polk Audio salon speakers
• Cockpit speakers mounted on arch 
• Visio flat screen TV
• Dock lines and fenders
• Emergency tiller
• Cockpit cushions
• CO2 and smoke detectors

Owner’s personal effects and any items not specifically described in this listing

Potential purchasers should assume that any items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Engine hours are approximate, may be reported verbally by the seller, and are recorded at the time and date of the original listing of this vessel. Owner's use during the time of this listing may affect the total engine hours upon a prospective buyer's inspection. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.

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2006 Hunter 36

May 11, 2019

Phone:  ​​​​​​​1-800-665-2336

Price: $98,500 USD

Length: 36′

Location: Point Roberts, USA

This 2006 Hunter 36 has all the equipment needed to sail away today! With in-mast furling, and a roller furling headsail, this vessel can be easily single handed directly from the cockpit. With a Lewmar folding wheel and a compliment of electronics, crew can move around the spacious cockpit unencumbered. The interior salon provides plenty of space for company, lots of storage, and also comes with private fore and aft cabins when extra privacy is needed. This 2006 Hunter 36 is located in Point Roberts and is ready for showings. Contact us today to arrange a showing of this great yacht!

Specifications for: SEA MONKEY

Hunter 36 ~ Shoal draft ONLY 1.5m ** NOW SOLD **

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