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Hunter 430 is a 42 ′ 5 ″ / 13 m monohull sailboat designed by Hunter Design and built by Hunter Marine between 1995 and 2000.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

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)

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The Hunter 430 is a 42.5ft b&r designed by Hunter Design and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1995 and 2000.

415 units have been built..

The Hunter 430 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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About the hunter 430  .

The Hunter 430 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop B&R rig, a raked stem, a walk-through reverse transom with a swimming platform and a folding ladder, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed wing keel. It displaces 23,800 lb (10,795 kg) and carries 7,600 lb (3,447 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.92 ft (1.50 m) with the standard wing keel fitted. The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 4JH2E diesel engine of 50 hp (37 kW). The fuel tank holds 50 U.S. gallons (190 L; 42 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 180 U.S. gallons (680 L; 150 imp gal). There are also two 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal) waster water holding tanks. Factory standard equipment included a 110% roller furling genoa, a fiberglass mainsheet arch, three two-speed self tailing winches, marine VHF radio, knotmeter, depth sounder, AM/FM radio and CD player with eight speakers, dual anchor rollers, hot and cold water cockpit shower, two fully enclosed heads with showers, private forward and aft cabins, a dinette table that converts to a berth, microwave oven, refrigerator and separate freezer, dual stainless steel sinks and a three-burner gimbaled propane stove and oven. Factory options included a mainsheet traveler, a double aft cabin, air conditioning, mast furling mainsail, electric anchor winch and a leather interior. The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 99 with a high of 111 and low of 96. It has a hull speed of 8.26 kn (15.30 km/h).

United States

23,800 lb (10,795 kg)

4.92 ft (1.50 m)

Hunter Design Team

Hunter Marine

42.5 ft (13.0 m)

38.00 ft (11.58 m)

14.00 ft (4.27 m)

Yanmar 4JH2E 50 hp (37 kW) diesel engine

7,600 lb (3,447 kg)

internally-mounted spade-type rudder

Rig / Sails

Bermuda rig

443.75 sq ft (41.226 m2)

394.75 sq ft (36.673 m2)

838.50 sq ft (77.899 m2)

50.00 ft (15.24 m)

15.79 ft (4.81 m)

17.75 ft (5.41 m)

The Hunter 430 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop B&R rig, a raked stem, a walk-through reverse transom with a swimming platform and a folding ladder, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed wing keel. It displaces 23,800 lb (10,795 kg) and carries 7,600 lb (3,447 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.92 ft (1.50 m) with the standard wing keel fitted.

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 4JH2E diesel engine of 50 hp (37 kW). The fuel tank holds 50 U.S. gallons (190 L; 42 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 180 U.S. gallons (680 L; 150 imp gal). There are also two 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal) waster water holding tanks.

Factory standard equipment included a 110% roller furling genoa, a fiberglass mainsheet arch, three two-speed self tailing winches, marine VHF radio, knotmeter, depth sounder, AM/FM radio and CD player with eight speakers, dual anchor rollers, hot and cold water cockpit shower, two fully enclosed heads with showers, private forward and aft cabins, a dinette table that converts to a berth, microwave oven, refrigerator and separate freezer, dual stainless steel sinks and a three-burner gimbaled propane stove and oven. Factory options included a mainsheet traveler, a double aft cabin, air conditioning, mast furling mainsail, electric anchor winch and a leather interior.

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 99 with a high of 111 and low of 96. It has a hull speed of 8.26 kn (15.30 km/h).

Source: Wikipedia

LOA: 42.50 ft LWL: 38.00 ft Beam: 14.00 ft Draft: 4.92 ft Displacement: 23800.00 lbs Ballast: 7600.00 lbs Hull type: Wing Keel Hull construction: FG Rigging type: B&R

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Hunter 430 - things to know and look for before purchase, design interior?

• Thread starter Paula
• Start date Feb 15, 2017
• Hunter Owner Forums

Anyone familiar with the 430 that was built until until the year 2000? It has a different cabin set up, and looks appealing, but wondered if anyone who has owned or visited one under sail, found the layout to be open or confining? The galley, easy to get around or a block to the forward berth? Is the table seating easy or difficult to get in and out of? What are must haves on this boat? What are the issues to look for? Areas that leak, plumbing issues, sailing performance, engine issues, instruments to make note of, battens in sail rather than furling,etc. thanks again as always for your advice.  

I am in the bahamas with mine right now....it sails really well and the 5 foot draft is great...there really is not much one could change...because everything is molded and plastic, everyone of your questions are personal preferance or any issues can be fixed.....the layout works well for us and guests, the seating part has proven to be of great value when you have 10 people over....the only thing I am disapionted with is its size...I wish it was 55 feet...give me this exact boat bigger and wider  

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42' 1996 Hunter 430

"WIND AFFAIR"

The Hunter 430 is built to perform with style and comfort. She is fast, easy to sail, stable, and comfortable. Thoughtful touches abound, like a sail design that incorporates a fractional rig, swept-back spreaders, and a full-roach main. This eliminates the need for a backstay and improves sail efficiency and ease of handling. The exterior design of the 430 includes a wraparound windshield with cover, integrated mainsheet arch with instrument pod, two-tone non-skid deck, walk-through transom, and a huge cockpit with wheel steering. A slippery but stable hull design incorporates a bulb wing keel and a spade rudder. Below the deck are the amenities that make Hunter famous. A huge salon with a convertible dinette, gourmet galley, and twin staterooms, each with an enclosed head and shower. A tri-cabin floor plan is also available.

• Bottom Painted
• Seacocks and Thru-hulls replaced
• Shaft seal and Key renewed
• New Eisenglass Enclosure
• Cockpit Non-Skid Seating was Repainted and Sanded
• Solar 4000 W Inverter 
• 24 Volt Battery for the Inverter 
• Standard Horizon GX2400 Matrix VHF with AIS, GPS and NMEA2000 
• VOLVO-PENTA Extra-Starter (2022) along with various spare parts and cruising kit
• Start Battery 
• Panoptix PS51-TH Thru-Hull FrontVu Transducer
• NICRO VENTILATION Solar MiniVent 1000 
• JABSCO 12V Draw Macerator Pump 
• JABSCO Twist 'n' Lock Compact Toilet 
• Holding tank 
• VOLVO-PENTA Instrument Gauges Panel 
• Marine Air Conditioning Temperature Controller 
• Marine Stainless Steel LED Interior Dome Light (2019)
• PSS Shaft Seal 
• Bottom Paint
• Marine Teak & Holly Boat Interior Flooring
• HOOD Furling system up to 60' 6" 
• Stemhead fitting in 316 Stainless steel 
• Standing rigging in 1x19 SS (316 grade) including all-new turnbuckles. 
• Tri-Color LED Navigation Light with Strobe for vessels 12m-50m 
• LED steaming light LED bulb 
• Garmin GWind Masthead Wind Transducer 
• VHF Antenna 
• Windex masthead indicator 
• VOLVO-PENTA Alternator 
• VOLVO-PENTA Starter 
• Windlass Maxwell Marine 
• Anchor Galvanized 5/16" Chain (2018)
• Fortress Aluminum Anchors
• Freshwater pump
• AC water pump 
• Fridge water pump 
• Mariner 5 Fire Extinguisher
• DUAL MCD139BT AM/FM/CD Player with Bluetooth 
• 2 Houses Batteries 
• Master bed Mattress 
• Shower Sump Pump 
• Marine Battery Charger 
• BATTEN CAR 
• HEADBOARD CAR 
• Jib/Genoa Halyard (conventional rig), color: Solid Red 
• Jib/Genoa sheet (conventional rig), color: Tracer Red 
• Main Halyard (conventional rig), color: Solid Blue 
• Samson 29 ft, 3/8 in. XLS Yacht Braid, White w/Red, whipped both ends 
• 44ft of Samson XLS, tracer red, 3/8 inch, both ends whipped 
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• 1/2 inch Samson XLS, Tracer Blue, 67ft, ends whipped. (2)
• 29 ft Samson XLS Braid 3/8 in. Red Tracer 

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The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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HUNTER 430 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of HUNTER 430. Built by Hunter Marine (USA) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1995. It has a hull type of Wing Keel and LOA is 12.95. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.29. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

HUNTER 430 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about HUNTER 430 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who builds hunter 430.

HUNTER 430 is built by Hunter Marine (USA).

When was HUNTER 430 first built?

HUNTER 430 was first built in 1995.

How long is HUNTER 430?

HUNTER 430 is 11.58 m in length.

What is mast height on HUNTER 430?

HUNTER 430 has a mast height of 15.24 m.

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Hunter 43 Legend

This cruiser is more functional than fabulous, but offers a great value.

First impressions

The Hunter 43 Legend is by no means a heart-stopper in terms of beauty, lacking classic boat looks without a graceful sheer and eye-catching overhangs. There’s no varnished wood in sight, at least not on deck. It is fair to say the Legend 43 is more functional than fabulous, but die-hard Hunter fans typically aren’t interested in extolling the boat for its looks. They’re far more likely to tell you about the sloop’s sturdy construction, comfortable interior, seaworthiness and how easy it is to sail shorthanded.

Construction

Although heavy fiberglass construction was still king in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Hunter 43 Legend is crafted in a way that reduces some of that weight. According to industry reports generated at the time of production, the sloop’s maximum strength is achieved through a bonded, full-length, internal frame and stringer system that’s designed to increase stiffness without adding weight. 

The boat features an anodized, double-spreader fractional rig, a full-batten mainsail, furling foresail and a bulb-wing keel with draft of less than 5 feet. The chainplates are anchored to the frame system to carry the rig load. This construction technique helps to maximize interior volume, of which the boat has plenty. The deck hardware is heavy-duty, through-bolted and fitted with backing plates. The sole is teak and holly. 

What to look for

This sloop is approaching the 30-year mark, which means the original standing rigging is likely in need of replacement. The same applies to any through-hull fittings and seacocks. The boat features internal halyards that should be inspected.

The boat’s electronics may be outdated, given the quantum leaps in navigational technology. Since the boat was constructed, environmental laws addressing overboard waste have become more restrictive, which means a holding tank is required.

Some owners have sacrificed one of the boat’s three water tanks to serve that purpose. If that job hasn’t been tackled, it should be figured into the boat’s value. The engine should be given close inspection, particularly if there’s no meter to record hours of operation and no maintenance records available.

The Hunter 43 Legend’s deck is well designed. The sloop’s double-spreader fractional rig supports a mast that is 64 feet, 6 inches tall, making it a squeaker when it comes to sailing the Intracoastal Waterway and passing beneath federal highway bridges with 65-foot clearance.

The mainsheet traveler and boom vang add additional support to the rig, so the main is relatively easy to handle. On most of these boats, the full-batten mainsail is enhanced by a flaking system. A roller furler helps tame the foresail while the jib sheets are controlled by inboard genoa tracks with cars. The internal halyards lead back to the comfortable cockpit, with its wide and deep seating. There are dual two-speed, self-tailing halyard winches, and a pair of two-speed, self-tailing genoa winches. The boat features stainless steel bow and stern pulpits, stainless cabin handrails, and a through-bolted, anodized toerail with amidships cleats. 

The spacious, T-shaped cockpit is fitted out with three lockers in addition to two transom lockers. The boat has wheel steering, and the binnacle hosts a lighted compass, wheel brake, gauges, and an engine panel with single-lever control. A sturdy table with drink holders and collapsible leaves adds another level of convenience to the cockpit. A walk-through transom allows direct access to a handy swim platform, making it easier to board from a dinghy or inflatable. Some Legend 43s were equipped with a bimini, which is prized by owners living in warmer climates.

Roominess, comfort, sensible layout and a third stateroom with bunk beds are the most common, positive attributes cited by owners.  In fact, the cozy stateroom with upper and lower bunk beds has become the focus of lively discussion among owners and those sailors who own the newer Hunter 430. As one owner put it, “that small stateroom makes it essentially a tri-cabin that is beneficial to me, because I normally sail with all single people and it would be nice to have three cabins for longer trips.” 

Despite such enthusiasm for the third cabin, Hunter Marine eventually reconfigured the interior of the Legend 43 and christened it the Hunter 430. The revamp provided additional room in the saloon, while the hulls remained nearly identical. Rob Lawnsby, owner of the 1991 Hunter 43 Legend Sea Fever, is among those who prefer the additional cabin. 

“My boat is different than the Hunter 430 because in the later version the middle cabin was removed, which eliminated two bunks,” he said. “By doing that, it decreased the boat’s ability to comfortably accommodate more passengers and crew.”

Lawnsby, whose Legend 43 is hull No. 5, keeps the boat in charter at his Narragansett Sailing School and Sailing Charters in Rhode Island, where he also uses it to teach American Sailing Association classes. 

“It’s an easy boat to sail, and it’s relatively fast, so it’s good for teaching people how to sail,” he said. “And, it has two heads.”

The aft cabin has a private head, while the second is located off the saloon, which is big as a dance hall. A third head, actually a porta-potti, is located under the bunk bed cushions.

The original Legend 43 with its third cabin featured a nav station with simple hinged seat and a tabletop on which to spread charts. Eliminating the so-called crew quarters made room aboard the Hunter 430 for a navigation office with desk and chair, bookshelves and file cabinet drawers. 

Belowdecks there’s plenty of natural light and ventilation streaming in from skylights and seven hatches with opening ports. Headroom is 6 feet 6 inches so even tall sailors seldom have to duck their heads.

Descending the companionway, a functional galley to port provides adequate workspace, with a double-basin stainless sink, range, oven, and refrigerator with separate freezer. The appliances are propane-fueled. The counters are Corian. A settee is installed to port, just forward of the galley. The V-berth in the bow accommodates two, as does the aft cabin. In the latter, the double berth is mounted perpendicularly and has sink and toilet in close proximity.

Locker space is abundant. Water capacity can vary by boat, ranging from 120 to 190 gallons. Some of the boats were fitted with a 75-gallon water tank in the bow, two 45-gallon tanks and a 25-gallon tank. Depending on owner preference, the 25-gallon tank or one of the 45-gallon tanks was usually converted to a waste-holding tank. Lawnsby said his boat has an “electroscan sewage system” that negates the need for a holding tank,” although the boat has one of those as well.

Hunter yachts in this size range were originally equipped with an inboard, 40-horsepower Yanmar freshwater-cooled diesel engine, but it was replaced on the production line by the 50-horsepower Yanmar 4JH2-E FWC diesel. The less-powerful engine was introduced in 1984, but by the time the Legend 43 was launched, the larger model was standard. 

“It had been beefed up to 50-horsepower, with higher compression, different injectors and other modifications,” said Lawnsby, noting Sea Fever carries 50 gallons of fuel.

During an early-fall sail aboard Sea Fever in Narragansett Bay, the boat consistently outran the other vessels in the fleet. In 25 knots of wind and large swells, the boat handled admirably. 

“This boat was made for people with a lower level of sailing experience,” Lawnsby said. “It’s fast with no bad habits.”

As promised, the boat was both maneuverable and predictable, easily pointing high into the wind. Its large rudder made backing into the slip less challenging.

“It reverses under complete control,” he said. “The rudder has physically more square footage, to help when you’re backing down.”

The Hunter 43 Legend is an affordable, well-built performance cruiser that’s easy to sail short-handed, forgiving under way, and provides loads of comfort belowdecks.

SAILING’s Value Guide

(5-sailboat rating system)

PRICE:  The price of a used Hunter 43 Legend can range from $80,000 to $130,000, depending upon condition and add-ons since most are relatively of the same vintage.  

DESIGN QUALITY:  Designed by the Hunter Design Group, headed by Warren Luhrs, the boat is made for both performance cruising and comfort. 

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: It’s constructed using a grid system inside the hull that helps stiffen the rig, allowing the use of less heavy fiberglass. 

USER-FRIENDLINESS:  Owners love these boats because they’re relatively fast, responsive to the touch, easy to handle, comfortable below deck and offer amenities typically valued by cruisers. Wheel steering, a walk-through transom with swim platform, anchor well and rollers, removable helm seat, adjustable mainsheet traveler, lines that lead back to the cockpit, and two pairs of two-speed, self-tailing winches, are usually enough to keep owners smiling. 

SAFETY:  The boat has a secure cockpit with deep and wide seats, wraparound windshield, beefy double lifelines with gates and stainless steel bow and stern pulpits, with through-bolted handrails.

TYPICAL CONDITION:  Conditions of a Legend 43 usually depend on whether the boat was in long-term charter or in a climate where it was sailed year round, which increases the number of engine hours and general wear and tear. Several Hunter Legend 43s were placed in charter with the Moorings. 

REFITTING:   Many owners convert one of the boat’s three water tanks into a waste-holding tank. The boat’s original mainsail reefing system often is replaced by a Dutchman system. 

SUPPORT: Legend 43 parts can be found online at http://shop.hunterowners.com. Although Marlow-Hunter remains in business, it does little to service older Hunter models but may be able to answer questions.  

AVAILABILITY: The Legend 43 was in production from late 1989 to 1992, and was eventually replaced by the Hunter 430. Production records were lost in the shuffle when Hunter Marine was purchased by Marlow-Hunter, and the exact number produced is unknown. 

INVESTMENT AND RESALE:   The boats hold their value, with used models approaching 30 years old still listed for sale at nearly $100,000.

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