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Hunter 36-2 is a 35 ′ 5 ″ / 10.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Glenn Henderson and built by Hunter Marine starting in 2008.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shoal draft: 4.92’/1.5m An evolution of the HUNTER 356.

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• 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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2006 Hunter 36

2006 hunter 36 specs.

• Boat Type : Monohull Sailboats
• Quantity: 1
• Horse Power: 29
• Type: Diesel
• Hull Material : Fiberglass
• Beam : 12'0"
• Length : 36'
• Net Weight : 13900 lbs
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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. 

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• 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)
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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

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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 

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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

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how much does a hunter weigh

• Thread starter jleblanc31
• Start date Jun 13, 2015
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So Sailboat data says the ballast is 4100 lbs displacement is 9700 lbs is the displacement the the weight or water weight it has to move. I may be getting a 1980 30 footer and if the deal goes through on one of my toys im selling to get the boat I will be building a trailer for it.  

Well the weight of the boat and the weight of the water it displaces are the same number. In your case about 5 ton. Trailering fixed keep boats as a routine is not a very practiced art for a lot of practical reasons. Stuff like mast rigging is not designed to raise and lower quickly or with out a crane, most boat docks will not have the depth to float her till your truck is underwater too. I certainly would not want to try this as a daysail option as most of the morning and afternoon would be spent getting her into and back out of the water.  

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First, you need to be specific which boat to include weight, width and depth of keel. Next, please do not tell me you are converting a power boat trailer as I will stop right here. Do you have any experience building trailers? Bill Roosa also brought up good points. I was a sailboat dealer who designed sailboat trailers for myself and some for specific models as I learned from a good friend who designed sailboat trailers for a living. You will need a tandem axle trailer with brakes heavy duty of course dealing with a 5 ton boat which will require a strong keel tray, tractor trailer style tires,four uprights each side to support the boat hull and a forward bow support upright as well and so forth.. You will need an extension, not a strap contrary to some would say is safe as you would be at the maximum weight for a strap with no safety factor built in. You will need a crane or something like that to remove the mast every time you transport and need to know how to tie it down with cushioning material. You will need a spare tire or two. You will need to know the ramps which to launch from as most you will not be able to do so. You will need to know the laws of each state regarding the time of day and when if the boat exceeds each state's width laws as you will need permits for each state. The list goes on. Most who transport large boats also have a dooley with diesel engine and so on. An F150 will not do particularly going over mountains. Those who did on a regualar basis had a professional trailer built by those who know how to. Am I being tough on you. You bet so. I have seen the after math of many accidents with boat trailers and the failures of those which were home built. How much experience I do have. I use to launch up to 34 footers with mast up with a crane over a bridge safely. This is something where safety is a must when dealing with heavy displacement boats and at 5 tons, that would be in this category. Now you are beginning to question me. I have the experience and most do not but safety is very important to me and I cringe when I saw your post.  

Listed Displacement That is for an empty boat. All the "stuff" you put in a boat adds the weight up quick. That is going to be one hell of a trailer.  

Thanks for the concern. I do need a permit to transport the boat but not an escort. I do have a dully to use and we have haled a 10,000 lb+ 5th wheel camper from Louisiana where I live to California a few times. the mast is already on the ground and the boat is on dry land and needs a complete restoration. I have built a few trailers in my day one sailboat trailer and two flat bed trailers to hall bobcats for a friends trucking company. Ive raised a house with a friend of mine when we were 13 His dad wanted to pay a company but I saw dollar signs and said Me and his son could do it . we were rich that summer. and I know his parents slab house weights more than the boat . so I think I have a handle on raising the boat to put it on a trailer . I can build anything if I have the chance . Im a Mechanic by trade and have a degree. so Im not a dumb a$$. Im not being a smart a$$ just giving you a little background. I do like to do a little research before I get into a project . the boat will be going in my back yard for the restoration. so it will stay on dry land till im ready to put it in the water. I only have to move it about 12 miles from where it is to my yard. Might even rent a trailer to get it there than build a trailer around it once its in my yard. Any advice you want to give will be taken greatfully and don't mind when some one is a little rough on me I have thick skin.  

I Suspected as Much Jleblanc The initial reaction was if your asking these questions your out of your league to begin with. Glad to hear that is not the case. You maybe better off hiring a guy to move it. A neighbor did something very similar to you he hired a boat delivery guy who had a hydraulic trailer that could lift the boat right off the ground and set it down wherever he could get to. no need for a crane or anything else. That rig and some boat stands will get you all set. Another option would be to build a cradle for the boat and lift the whole contraption onto a flat bed rather than a whole trailer that it does not sound like your going to need more than a couple of times. We all love to be part of these projects vicariously and may be hard on you but it is usually not because the posters are butthole they just don't want to hear about someone getting hurt. Keep us informed of your progress and post pictures.  

If it's only going 12 miles, take plan B and hire a mover. There's enough of them around, they bring their hydraulic rig in, lifer 'er on and away they go. It would be a different story if it was going cross country, and depending on the plan after restoration, a trailer might just be a serious waste of cash. You can move it a lot of times for what the materials cost. We don't have that option up here in the frozen north, and most of us have spent a whack of cash on trailers.  

I was not trying to be hard but the initial request did not include any background and the first thing is safety for all. In addition to being a former sailboat dealer, I too have done other things to include being a pilot and reconstruction investigator for insurance companies. So now you understand my concerns. I will be glad to provide any imput. Contact me via the forum email. Sorry for being hard on you but most do not have the experience sir that you have.  

The closest mover is 100 miles away and he wanted to charge me 1800 to move it . the closest trailer to rent is 4 hours away and would have to do a two day rental I think it was 500+400 in gas to get there and back twice. I can build a trailer for that and people around here would want to rent my trailer O Im seeing dollar signs again.  

If Time is Not an Issue Often you can make deals when a guy happens to be nearby. Talk to some of the dealers, marinas or yacht clubs around may be able to get you a lead on a hauler.  

Kito Yes you can build any trailer . and it dosent get an inspection like you would think. just a visual inspection. I have drawn up a hydraulic setup for the trailer and yes it would go over the $500 mark. I failed to mention I have most of the materials on hand . if someone was to go buy everything I would say right at 1000 for a non hydraulic trailer that's just a bare bones trailer something like the pic.  

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What ever you do, put brakes on. Not trying to preach but I have seen many wrecks over the years without brakes and with nearly 5 tons plus the weight of the trailer it will be around the 6 ton mark or less  

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I was going to have a boat moved form Charlestown SC to Biloxi MS. It appeared to be cheaper than sailing it around Florida. 100% of the people (brokers/sailors/engineers etc) I trusted at the time said DON'T trailer it, but if you have to do it, Hire a company who moves Sailboats. I asked why. The mast/instruments/wiring/rigging drop etc and then re-install cost, plus you will spend weeks for re-tightening/ re-stowing all on board stuff from over the road vibration/banging. They said NEVER use a shipper that has NOT shipped boats before. I hope your tailer and time is for hobby. As to me renting or using your tailer, you should think that one out. Jim..  

All valid points for cost and safety but this fellow has built trailers before per his information and has the tools and where with all to do it not to mention the steel. I believe he knows what he is doing and it is for a short haul to and from the house again per his information. I will be glad to assist in information as I designed my trailers to my specs and moved all types of sailboats over the years. I would never transport a wooden hull for a variety of reasons.  

kito said: Excuse my ignorance but can anyone just build a trailer, get it titled and haul a 5 ton oversized load? Will it not need to be inspected before you put people in harms way? You say you can rent it out. I reck'n you are making everything adjustable then? I say go all the way and build yourself a hydraulic trailer then I am an ex machinist and have been working in engineering for 30 years. Building a safe trailer that's roadworthy for $500 is insane. Also am thinking at least a tri-axle trailer too. Click to expand

The tanden axle I used was a two axle with large tractor trailer tires but I used torsion axles. Lood that up. I use to trailer up to a 34 foot hunter and launched them. Trailer lasted a very long time until I retired and sold it.  

Here Once I saw here a guy who trailered a 33' sailboat with his heavy duty pickup truck but don't remember all the details of why but he did it regularly. I think it was one of those Benn. sailboats with a drop board so maybe was shallow draft with board up and think the trailer was custom built with 3 axles. Do a search here on this forum to help out. Up in NY when winter came many sailboater had them trailered to their back yard to work on and power boaters did it every winter. Nick  

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Hunter 36 2

The hunter 36 2 is a 35.5ft b&r designed by glenn henderson and built in fiberglass by hunter marine (usa) since 2008..

The Hunter 36 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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I am looking to buy a used Hunter 36, possibly a 38' for use for mainly coastal cruising and liveaboard in Fla area. I would like to hear thoughts on the Pros and Cons of this boat. I am looking at 2004 yr models and newer. They seem to have large saloons and nice galleys. By the way if anyone has one for sale please contact me or if anyone wants to trade for a nice home in Lake Lanier area of GA take a look at my ad in the classified area of sailnet under Homes for Trade. Thanks in advance for any information, Joe  

Turf...that is what they are built for...comfortable family coastal cruising. Check out the Catalina 36ii and 387 and the Beneteau 373Oceanis for similar priced production boats that you may find equally or more appealing. I am not a fan of the Hunter mast rigging but I know some owners who swear by it and it is certainly a comfortable live aboard platform in either the 36 or 38. The athwartship aft double would leave something to e desired at sea, but is a comfortable way to give true two cabin room and privacy in weekend cruising situations. Good luck with the hunt.  

I own a new 2007 hunter 36 and they are much more than a coastal cruiser and would make a great liveaboard. The 38 is even more room. Don't knock a Hunter once you own one you will never go back to the others.  

seadaddler, I have done a ton of research and looking around at many boats and I think the Hunter is carrying the "old" hunter reputation with it, but it not at all like the boats of 15-20 yrs ago that werent made all that well. I make the anology of Bayliner boats in the powerboat field. For yrs they were awful boats made very cheaply but then they started to improve yr after yr and now make alot of boat for the money. I will get me a Hunter it will be fine for all I could want and seems to have the best liveability at a good cost. I would love to get a 38 but not sure I can afford it so I will be happy with a 36. Thanks for your comments turf  

I live on a 06 Hunter 36. It makes a great liveaboard. Pros and Cons.. Mr. Henderson come on board Hunter Marine in 2001. Hunter Marine was in trouble and they brought this fine gentleman to change the designs of the boats from crappy to good/great. Here is what he done. First he brought the line of boats up to NEMA standards Pros and Cons. Rigging. - B&R... made it stronger and better. Rated Cat A ocean. I have a Hunter 36 1999 model next to mine at the marina. The differences are amazing. It to has a B&R rig too but totally different. Traveler Arch . - Henderson didn't come up with the concept but he made it work with a bullet proof stainless steel arch vs plastic. This arc is so over-engineered I am amazed they are still making it this way. It also allows the helms person to adjust the traveler at the helm. This is huge especially if you single hand sail. Also the Bimini is built into the arch. Cockpit - Large and roomie. I love the swing down table. For those people that have short legs it is a great place to brace themselves when the boat heals. This is important for women to feel secure. The starboard tables are OK, read cheap, but one can always change them to wood if they like. The split of two tables is a nice feature also. The placement of the two jib winches next to the helms person I cannot say enough great things about this. The other production boats put the winches outside the helms person reach. Once again, single handling is a breeze. The extremely large port lazzerate. One can get lost in there. Holds the batteries and gen-set (optional). It is easy to get in and out, Has a light for night time and two shelves to put small items. Steering quadrant - Rack and pinion steering. No cables to worry about. Easy to get to. I put in a linear drive autopilot and it was a snap to put in. Steering this boat is amazing. Sailplan - They got this right also. Boat is so easy to balance that it steers itself. All the gear is top draw Harken and Lewmar. The boom is end sheeted to the arc vs other mid-sheet. With roller mainsail and jib when the wind pipes up it is easy to reef in. Points into weather within 20 degrees. Cons - When sailing downwind in light air it cries for a whisker pole and/or a Genoa/A-sail/spinnaker. Doesn't sail well dead downwind with standard sails on boat. Boat-speed is roughly better than 1/2 the wind velocity. Not a racer but not to bad either. Anchoring Platform . - Large anchor locker but not divided if carrying two set of anchors. Easy modification. Windlass that come with the boat is good. It is protected inside the anchor locker which is a nice touch. The roller anchor platform is made of stainless all the way to the anchor locker. So no chipping of the foredeck like other production boats. It is built out far enough of the bow so as to not ding the bow when raising or lowering the anchor. I have a Ronca and a Delta quick-set on my bow. I can lock both on the platforms with pins. Hull - Standard classic plastic but with Kevlar in the forward half of the underwater structure. Not many boat builders are doing this. However, the hull is thin above the waterline and I sure it will not take a beating for long against any hard objects. One thing I wish for that Henderson changed is the toe rail. I love the aluminium toe rail the 1999 model has. However, the rub-rail he put in its place is amazing. Great for docking. Tankage - Great for this size boat. Good placement and all are easy to get to. All are some form of plastic so should last a long time. The fill ports for water and fuel are in different spots so, one can never mix them up. Catalina puts there fill ports next to each other for instance. Rudder - Spade rudder. Great control and turns on a dime. Backing is so easy. Cons - BEWARE - This is the weakest part of the boat. Make sure you have the stainless steel rudder post. Earlier Henderson designs used fiberglass ones. They will fail especially in any type of grounding. Hunter changed it out to stainless after late 2005 models. Even with that said the rudder hangs low enough that if grounded, "YOU WILL HAVE RUDDER DAMAGE!". The good news, the way the rudder post and bearings are designed, no water can get into the boat. It is in it own separate compartment. Engine - Comes standard with Yanmar 29 horsepower engine. Great engine and easy to work on. Great engine for coastal cruising. However, it is not enough horsepower if out in rough seas. 36 or great horsepower is need. It comes with standard 60 amp car alternator (bad) and one rancor fuel filter. The fuel filter is R20 which doesn't have the clear bowl to see water and sediments with. Electrical System - Did some great things here and not so great things here. Electrical panel.. 5 stars.. Batteries.Comes with 2 x4D's..... however... no separate starting battery. The 4 D's are great for running the house bank in parallel but can run the risk of not having enough amps to start engine. With that said, there is an alarm that goes off when voltage drops below 12.2 to warn of low battery state. I put in a XBM battery monitor system to help me monitor my usage and battery state. Running wires in this boat is a snap. Hunter put in plastic PVC pipes to run wires anywhere you want. Not so great things are the alternator and the way they wired the charging system. Not the best way to do things. I will rewire the boat this fall when I put in a starting battery. None of the wires are labeled going into the electrical panel. Not a biggie but it would be nice. Thru-Holes - All the intake thru-holes are in one easy location. Next to the companionway. All are labeled, bronze with marine plywood backing plates. However, the strainers for the engine and air conditioner are too small. I have to clean them out at least every two weeks. Hunter went cheap here. I plan on changing out the engine strainer soon. Interior - Great layout, easy to move around in. Hunter placed many fiddles throughout the boat in all compartments so moving around while healed over or in rough seas is easy. There is a ton of storage on this boat. I am amazed everyday how much storage is on this boat. The downside is I cannot remember where I put things. The only issue I have with the storage is in the salon. The cabinets over the both settees are too small width-wise to place anything significant in them. Hunter put in a shutter thru-way between the V-berth and the salon. Not sure why they did this. Not necessary in my opinion. I would love to hang a picture or a flat screen TV in it's place. The V-berth is roomy with plenty of storage. Galley.. The great, good and ugly... Great :Layout, Force 10 stove/oven, dish rack with built-in drainage and fan, counter space. Good : storage for food. Ugly -#1 refrigerator/freezer. Hunter went real real cheap here. They put in a Nordic Cool campus front load frig. Optional freezer under the nav station. Uses to many amps, dumps all the cold air out when opening, and not adequate for anything other than day cruises. I wish they would put in a real sailboat refrigeration system. #2 Counters are built an unlevel counter with slight downward angle to the center of the boat. When I do any wash in the sink and/or water gets onto the counter, the water goes to the end and soaks everything there. They should have built it level. #3 Sink it is on the starboard side and not the center of the boat. Aft Berth - A real queen size bed. Sheets and blankets are easy to get in any store. Plenty of room and storage. Wish the hanger locker was just a little bigger because the air conditioner duct takes up some room. The hot water tank is under the head of the berth. On cold nights it is nice because it heats up the bed however in the hot weather, I have to turn it off when sleeping. I will have to insulate the compartment one of these days to keep the heat out of the compartment. Recommend Hunter move it to the foot of the bed under the storage compartment there. Head - Real nice and functional. Great storage. A real shower with a real door. No sink/shower hose. I cannot say enough about this set-up. Teak grate in the lav/shower area. Wet locker/storage room in this area as well. It is huge. I don't know any other boat that has this much room in this size range up to 42 feet. The head itself is electric. Standard for Hunter. It has its plus and minus. Only minus so far is the amp draw when out on the hook. It draws a lot of power vs standard pump handle. Also the water is fresh water. Again plus and minus. Plus, no bad smell from saltwater plus keeps the hoses a little fresher and freer. Minus, When cruising, uses precious fresh water supply. I will probably put in a Y-value for fresh water/salt water. Boat comes standard with a macerator pump, when one has the ability to use it. Interior Fit and Finish - Standard production boat. Nothing great here. Like all production boats, they use cheap materials where they can and try to present a good facade where they have too. It is not a Hinkley, Sabre or Valiant type interior. Hunter made it for the average weekend sailor and occasional coastal cruiser. However, having said that, it is not like earlier production boats, they have step up the quality and control considerably. Summary - I really like this boat. I should I bought it! Most important factors for me was it is a safe boat to sail. The boat is so easy to sail, that I can sail her myself with no problems including docking. The topsides are on par with most sailboats in the higher range class. If I want to add any equipment to the boat it will not be a major undertaking. The systems are easy to maintain and not complicated. It is not a complex boat. For a beginner, someone not to handy or just doesn't want a complex boat, this boat is for you. Since Henderson took over, the quality issues from earlier Hunters have disappeared for the most part. Like all production boats, there are always issues, some personal, and some manufacturing designs faults. Most can be changed if you want to dump money into the boat to suit your needs. Happy sailing, and fair winds.  

Very nice write up Mel! Thanks.  

Wonder write up Mel. Very good points. I will commit them to memory when I go and look at th 36's. Really nice... Thank you for sharing.  

Nice One For Sale Great writeup Mel. The 2003 356 model is virtually the same boat but without the drawbacks you mentioned (and I agree) i.e. the 356 has top loading refrig/freezer layout, solid wood sole, grain matched fiddles, lead keel (newer ones are iron) centerline galley sinks, etc. -And of course a 2003 356 (the last year of this layout) is less expensive. Guess what- I happen to own one and will shortly put her on the market, although I will try to avoid going the brokerage route as long as I can. If anyone interested or wants more owner comments let me know!  

Thanks Malrna for the gret review  

2007 H-36 I have a 2007 H-36 and we love it just the way she is ,no not perfect but to each his own. She is more than a coastal cruiser,I sailed her from montauk,NY to Florida all ocean,only one day ICW in NC and than ocean to Fort Pierce,FL.  

"However, the hull is thin above the waterline and I sure it will not take a beating for long against any hard objects." Lots of hard objects out there and it only takes one.  

Much better to stay at home. A lot safer for sure.  

Nothing brings out internet boat experts like the word Hunter, even if it takes 3+ years for their chance.  

From an '04 Hunter 36 owner of 4 months: Mel's awesome review of the Hunter 36 was one of the main reasons my wife and I bought one. Here are some things we found in 4 months of ownership... Electric heads aren't standard. Neither are roller furling mains. Probably come come with the Mariner package. My boat is the plain Jane one. The aft cabin bed IS a true queen size bed. You lie port to starboard. It is VERY tight all the way aft. There's not even enough room to crawl over your bunkmate to go the head. I can't sleep back there. :-( I'm OK if I sleep on the fwd side of the bed, though.) Changing the sheets is quite a process. You must lay on your belly and slither back to tuck in the sheets at the foot (port) side of the bed. *shudder* I didn't think I was claustrophobic... The aft cabin is too hot to sleep in during the summer. (No AC or gen on my boat.) We use the V berth. However, in cool weather, after running the engine, all that warmth is quite nice. The engine also heats up hot water for washing, the tank being under the berth. (We're year round sailors, living in Virginia.) BTW, the shower stall setup really is nice. Makes you feel quite civilized. We've cooked some great meals on the stove/oven. The oven has a really nice broiler that also doubles as a fair toaster for English muffins. The boat goes FAR faster than it has any right to go. We've clocked ourselves at 9 Kts on a beam reach in a 12-15 kt breeze. (With some help from currents.) The 29 HP diesel does a good job in bad conditions, too. In dead calm, you can do 6 kts all day. In heavy winds, in irons and a 2 kt current coming at us, we still managed 3.5. (On a 30 ft Hunter we'd been dragged down to a half knot under the same conditions!) Overall, we love our hunter 36, and it's a great boat to go cruising with for a week or so. Our next move is to become full time live boards, and we'll need something bigger. We're pretty sure that'll be a Hunter 456.  

I used to own a Hunter 36 also a 2007 model. I thought the salon sleeting was very uncomfortable. We always envied a friend of mine who owns a 356. His salon seating is sooo comfortable! Checkout a 356 before committing on a 36. There's a ton of them on the market.  

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