Hunter Horizon 272 Bilge Keels
Well presented
- Boat REF# · 332543
- LOA · 8.56m
- Year · 1992
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 14hp, Nanni N2.14 HE (2010)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | David Thomas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Yachts |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 ltr (17.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 11/04/2024 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 14hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Nanni N2.14 HE (2010) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= Unknown |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade fixed (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Engine fully serviced and fuel tank removed and cleaned (2023)
Technodrive gearbox
New anode (2024)
Antifouled (2024)
Sterngland repacked (2024)
2 x new batteries (2021)
Mastervolt 10 Amp battery charger
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.56m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.74m |
| Draft Min | 0.90m |
| Draft Max | 0.94m |
| Displacement | 2,185kg (4,817.9lbs) |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged ZSpars Aluminium spars (1992) with stainless steel standing rigging (2021)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab (2004) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2004) |
| Other sails | Cruising chute (2004) |
Stack Pack new (2022)
Running rigging in place for a spinnaker
Running rigging replaced (2021)
Self tacking genoa
Genoa UV strip replaced (2022)
Mainsail and genoa laundered (2022)
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Insurance survey available
Hull antifouled (2024)
Fuel tank removed and cleaned (2023)
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Includes crockery, pots, pans, cutlery, electric kettle, toaster.
New acrylic washboards (2023)
Domestic and TCX 21 Coolbox (available for separate negotiation)
Neptune 2 burner gas hob with grill
Heads seacocks replaced (2021)
Jabsco sea toilet replaced (2011)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Includes crockery, pots, pans, cutlery, electric kettle, toaster.
New acrylic washboards (2023)
Domestic and TCX 21 Coolbox (available for separate negotiation)
Neptune 2 burner gas hob with grill
Heads seacocks replaced (2021)
Jabsco sea toilet replaced (2011)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
1 anchors
(CQR type)
Anchor chain and rope
Sprayhood new (2022)
2 x halyard winches, with Barton winders to make self tailing (2023)
8 x new fenders (2021)
Bosun's chair
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Chart plotter, Garmin Echomap 65CV UHD with UK and Ireland BlueChart G3 (available for negotiation)
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys |
|---|
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Emergency bungs
2 x fire extinguishers (2022) and a fire blanket
Broker's Comments
The Hunter Horizon 272 is well known for being a comfortable, solid cruiser. Benefiting from the twin keels, providing both sailing performance and the ability for shoaling sailing and drying out, the boat also has a spacious, double aft cabin, plenty of space for guests The boat is complemented with a separate heads, roomy galley, saloon, navigation station and folio sized chart table.
This version looks to have been maintained during the ownership. The engine is more recent and overall this boat presents as a tidy and spacious boat for its size.
For anybody looking for a sailing package, capable of coastal cruising, creek crawling and trips to Europe when weather permits, this boat would be an ideal match for single handing and families alike.
If you would like to know any more detail, or request a personal viewing, then please do contact our office and we would be delighted to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2021
Why are you selling her?
Retiring from sailing
Where have you sailed her?
Local East Coast & Rivers
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