Hunter Horizon 272
Great Condition & New Mainsail
- Boat REF# · 337564
- LOA · 8.31m
- Year · 1992
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 16hp, Perkins M20 ()
- Lying · Swansea
Extra Details
| Designer | David Thomas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Yachts |
| Lying | Swansea |
| Last survey | 06/06/2007 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 16hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins M20 () |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= unknown |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
The Engine does not have a Hours counter but it is in good condition, runs well and has been regularly maintained. The current owner has low annual usage.
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.31m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.74m |
| Draft Min | 0.90m |
| Draft Max | 0.90m |
| Displacement | 2,185kg |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Z-Spars Aluminium spars (1992) with stainless steel standing rigging (2015)
Sails
| Mainsail | Crusade - Slab (2023) |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Kemp Sails - Furling () |
| Other sails | Cruisng Chute () |
The Mainsail is new in 2023 and has never been used.
The running rigging onboard is old but the owner has new lines that he will provide with the boat
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Last lifted out of the water in October 2022, new anodes and antifoul wasa applied at this time.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
The double forepeak berth is "open" to the Salon creating a sense of space. There is an ft cabin with an additional double berth and 2 single berths in the salon.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Curtains | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
The double forepeak berth is "open" to the Salon creating a sense of space. There is an ft cabin with an additional double berth and 2 single berths in the salon.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
10.00m of chain
20.00m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Boarding ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
There is a 6 pax life raft However, it should be noted that this is out of date and requires a service.
Broker's Comments
We are pleased to offer for sale this Hunter Horizon 272. Built in 1992, the Hunter Horizon 272 is renowned for it's sea keeping qualities and is a true "sailors" boat. Offering comfortable accommodation for 6, the “open plan” interior creates a spacious feel.
This is a great choice for Coastal cruising.
This particular one has had 2 owners and has benefited from enthusiastic upkeep. The interior is in very good condition with covers for all the cushions. Regular maintenance and improvements are all documented providing an extensive service history and includes a brand new, never used Mainsail.
The boat is in great condition and is a fine example of the Horizon 272.
Please feel free to contact me for more information or to arrange a viewing.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.