1997 Hunter 430

Hunter 430 built in 1997, designed by Warren Luhrs. This spacious cruising yacht features a bulb/wing keel and wheel steering. It is powered by a Volvo MD22P 50hp engine, equipped with a Max Power Bowthruster and a Lugger Genset. The mainsail was replaced in 2014, and the standing rigging was also updated in 2014. Accommodations for 6 are available in 2 cabins plus the saloon. The yacht includes air conditioning units both fore and aft, and two holding tanks. It is well-equipped for liveaboard cruising, with ample navigation and safety gear. The yacht has been in private British ownership since 2008 and is priced at £49,900. Yacht has a berth with lease until May 2028 available for the new owner to take benefit of. There is no charge for this, it is included in the sale. Does not include water/electricity or maintenance costs. Built by Hunter Marine, USA in 1997Designed by Warren LuhrsWhite GRP hull deck & structureBulb/wing keelSpade rudderWheel steering LOA: 43’0 / 13.1m LWL: 38’ / 11.6m Beam: 14’ / 4.2m Draft: 4’11 / 1.5m Displacement: 13,250 kg Volvo Penta 50hp MD22-P (original)Engine hours on purchase in 2008: 1,650 – since then a new dial/counter was installed, now reading 1,003.6 hrsLast serviced in 2023/24 seasonVolvo gear boxShaft drive to 3 bladed Kiwi propNumerous spares Max Power tunnel bowthruster CT80 – installed in 2009 Lugger generator 073 - 4.7 kva (727 hrs) 12 & 220v systems + shore powerCharging by engine and shore power4 domestic batteries (2019)1 engine start battery2 x 12v Varta Bow thruster batteries (2024)Sterling Inverter 2kw sinewaveSterling battery charger 80ah200w solar panels (MPPT controller drops to 12v on the system) Fuel: 1 tank 200 ltrs (Aluminum)Water: 2 x tanks total 600 ltrs (plastic)Holding: 2 x tanks total 100 ltrs (plastic) Sloop riggedStanding rigging last replaced in 2014 (s/s)Z spars Mainsail: Stack pack, white, in dacron by Quantum Sails (2014)Genoa: Profurl system, white, in dacron by Quantum Sails (2008)Cruising chute: Nylon by Quantum Sails (2008) Mainsail – lazy bag system, stacking, standard hankStaysail – KarverCruising Chute – Karver top down systemGenoa – 140% radial cruising laminateSelf tacking jib – 2023 (one sail) 3 x Lewmar 44 genoa winches2 x Lewmar 40 spinnaker winches1 x Lewmar 48 electric halyard winch2 x Lewmar 30 mast winches Autohelm ST7000 autopilot (2004)Autohelm ST60 echo sounder (1997)Autohelm ST60 speed/wind/log (1997)Autohelm NavcenterGarmin 18 HD+ Radar (2021)Garmin GPSGarmin Map 4012 PlotterApelco VHFNasa NavtexRitchie compass (1997)Fruno GPT 7000F at helm Accommodation for 6 berths in 2 cabins including saloon berths, with 1.98m headroom.Teak interior.Saloon converts into a triple berth. Cream leather upholstery.Forecabin has a large double berth to starboard side, with seat and vanity unit to port side. En-suite heads with WC, sink, and shower.Aft Cabin also has a large double berth, plus plenty of storage and hanging locker. En-suite heads, with sep