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Nice Hunter 34 Shoal draft sailboat - $17,900 (Ingleside)
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⚓ Key Specs & Features
Length Overall (LOA): 34'5" (10.5 m)
Beam: 11'7" (3.5 m) — wide for its class, offering generous interior space
Draft:
Shoal draft option: ~4'3"
Displacement: ~11,820 lbs
Ballast: ~5,000 lbs
Rig Type: Masthead sloop
Engine: Yanmar 3GMF diesel, 22.5 hp—reliable and adequate for harbor maneuvering
⛵ Performance & Handling
Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: ~17.6 — decent power for cruising and club racing
Ballast/Displacement Ratio: ~42% — suggests good stiffness, though actual stability depends on keel design
Displacement/Length Ratio: ~234 — moderate displacement, suitable for coastal cruising
🛋️ Interior & Comfort
Designed for entry-level cruisers, the Hunter 34 came with the “Cruise Pac” package—ready to sail with gear included
A/C
Chart Ploter/ GPS Garmin 9-inch
Raymarine Auto-Helm new 2020
Harkin primary Winches new 2023
Recondition main sale looks new 2025
Interior layout typically includes:
Forward V-berth
Aft cabin under the cockpit
U-shaped galley
Enclosed head with a shower
Dinette and nav station
🧭 Notable Design Notes
Built by Hunter Marine (USA) from 1983 to 1987, with over 800 units produced
The 1986 model was part of the final production run before the shift to the more Euro-styled Hunter Legend 35
Known for its modern look, spacious cockpit, and ease of handling