$18,800
Patchogue, New York
Category
Sloop Sailboats
Length
31
Posted 2 Weeks Ago
DESIGN QUALITY: Designed by Cortland Steck, the masthead sloop features a choice of deep or shoal-draft keel, fiberglass hull, spade rudder and has a pleasing overall length-to-width ratio of 3-to-1.
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: The Hunter 31 was built from 1983 to 1987 in Alachua, Florida, by Hunter Marine USA. Complaints have been voiced about undersized winches, a weak mainsheet traveler and poor craftsmanship in some areas below deck. As one owner put it, "Details were compromised due to pricing."
USER-FRIENDLINESS: Owners seem to agree the Hunter 31 is an easy boat to sail, simple to rig, somewhat tender but able to point high in a moderate breeze. By all accounts, it's made to singlehand. Mast height from the water is 47 feet 4 inches, enabling the boat to fit under most fixed highway bridges.
SAFETY: The Hunter 31 is often referred to as high and dry, mostly due to its generous freeboard. However, owners claim it gets pushed around by heavy seas, and its underpowered diesel leaves much to be desired. Grab rails on the coach roof provide a modicum of safety on deck.
TYPICAL CONDITION: The boats vary in condition. If maintenance has been kept up, the boat may be a good value, particularly if equipment upgrades were also made. Potential buyers should keep in mind the youngest 31 is now 27 years old and could be showing its age.
REFITTING: Common upgrades include adding a wind speed indicator and gauges for water, fuel and holding tank. Installing a beefier mainsheet traveler; larger winches and anchor roller are typical improvements.
SUMMARY:
Located in East Patchogue, New York, and this 31 foot used Hunter 31 is a great sloop sailboat. Head out confidently onto the water with a 16hp Yanmar 2GM20F engine on board, in case you need help getting home, you will have the peace of mind that comes with a Yanmar in great condition. This boat is in very good condition and systems are working well, according to her owner
Stock #102527
If you are in the market for a sloop sailboat, look no further than this 1985 Hunter 31 Shoal Draft, just reduced to $18,800 (offers encouraged).
This sailboat is located in East Patchogue, New York and is in good condition. She is also equipped with a Yanmar engine that has only 2 hours.
