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• By Dieter Loibner
• Updated: June 6, 2005

Hunter 38 Boat Review

As we stepped aboard the new Hunter 38 last fall in Annapolis, something seemed different. At first glance, all of Hunter’s trademark details were there: the stainless-steel arch that carries the mainsheet traveler, the comprehensive bimini, the corner seats in the stern rail. Yet the hollow waterlines and fine bow sections indicated that designer Glenn Henderson and his team had refined the Hunter hull form to bring out more pep and agility. Henderson’s written brief for the boat describes a “very responsive and maneuverable yacht that would be very forgiving to sail in a breeze and easy to maneuver in close quarters such as docking.” He highlighted two performance-related objectives: to minimize the pitching motion and improve boat speed in midrange conditions, and to boost the boat’s pointing ability with a low-drag keel and a large rudder that helps generate lift. All these attributes needed to be wrapped into a package that offered exceptional comfort and easy handling and that was suitable for shorthanded sailing and for newcomers who might like to explore Catalina, Martha’s Vineyard, or the Bahamas.

Cruising World’s Boat of the Year judges immediately picked up on the look and feel during the dockside inspection, which revealed well-conceived ideas and good execution, all focused on the purpose of the vessel and the target audience. “I’m more impressed with this than with any other Hunter I’ve seen,” said Steve Callahan, a BOTY judge whose career background includes boatbuilding and yacht design.

Hunter builds the hull with balsa-cored sandwich above the waterline and solid glass with Kevlar reinforcements below. It’s a cost-effective and proven method that keeps weight down and increases impact resistance where it matters. The deck is bonded to the hull and through-bolted on an outward flange. Hunter protects the hull/deck joint from bumps and bruises with a stainless steel-capped vinyl rubrail. The lead/antimony keel is connected to the structural hull grid with stainless-steel bolts. The test boat had the shallow-draft version, with a bulb that keeps the center of gravity low without creating excessive drag. Augmenting the efficiency of the lateral plane is a large, balanced spade rudder that has a composite stock.

Deck and Cockpit

Hunter continually talks to its customers; based upon those conversations, comfort, low maintenance, and ease of use figure prominently on its boats. Molded-in nonskid surfaces on deck are complemented by low-maintenance Flexiteek surfaces on the cockpit seats. Precut into sheets and precaulked, this material might not meet the aesthetic standards of dyed-in-the-wool traditionalists, but it’s easy to replace at the end of its useful life, which, according to Hunter, is expected to be about 15 years.

What registered with the BOTY judges was Hunter’s attention to important details, which put the 38 a step ahead of other boats in the same category. “The chocks and cleats were fine, the emergency steering was very functional, deck flow and handholds were good,” noted BOTY judge Alvah Simon. “The anchoring drills went very well. The 38 had twin rollers that can both be used, and everything worked properly. There was a cleat behind the fairlead of the port roller and a pin placement on the roller; you can quickly lock down the anchor until everything’s set up right. The well was good, and the electric windlass had up/down switches, which you don’t expect in this price range.”

As with other Hunters, the integrated stainless-steel arch and bimini over the cockpit is a defining trait. While the judges felt that mounting the traveler track on top of this arch removed clutter from the cockpit, they all agreed that the canvas bimini could be improved with more see-through panels to give a better view of the sails.

Aside from this issue, which also surfaced on several other boats, the cockpit was a good workplace, once one got used to the concept of reaching up for traveler adjustments. “I just love to see things, and not knowing where the traveler is took me a while to get used to,” said Simon. Kibitzers sat in the corner seats on the stern rail, watching the skipper work the Lewmar folding wheel and the crew trim the sails at the self-tailing winches. The primaries were mounted well aft, so the cockpit layout satisfied an important requirement for safe shorthanded sailing: easy access to the sheets for the person at the helm so he or she doesn’t have to step away from the wheel to execute a tack or an emergency maneuver.

Making his way into the saloon, judge Bill Lee noted that the first step of the companionway was deep, well sized, and properly surfaced with nonskid. “A big top step is really nice because people like to stand in the hatch,” he said.

Belowdecks, the emphasis on practicality and comfort is evident in the laminated Everwear sole, which is designed to withstand abuse much better than teak and holly, without fuss or varnish. Headroom in the main saloon is a generous 6 feet 6 inches. On the inside of the cabin top, Hunter uses a light headliner that offers easy access to deck hardware and wiring and helps keep the center of gravity low. The living space is divided between the dinette to starboard and a settee to port, ahead of the forward-facing nav station. BOTY judges noted that the saloon table lacked fiddles, but the separate stall shower in the head to port of the companionway drew praise. Lee, a noted yacht designer in his own right, pointed out that in this size of boat, designers usually have to make a choice: “It’s either a forward-facing nav station, in which case the skipper wins,” he quipped, “or it’s a separate shower stall, in which case the first mate wins. Here, both of them win.”

Both settees in the saloon can be converted into sea berths, at least in theory. The L-shaped galley to starboard pleased judge Tom Prior, who has a background in professional food service: “This is one of the few smaller boats we saw that had two stainless-steel sinks. I think that’s real positive.” Still, he would have preferred a properly gimbaled three-burner stove instead of the two-burner model installed on the test boat. He appreciated the easy access to the bronze through-hulls under the galley floorboards. “They’re all in one compartment and have proper labels,” he said. “If you hear water sloshing in the bilge, you look here first to see where it could be coming from.”

The test boat was equipped with the Mariner package, which features the folding wheel, a more powerful engine, and a Bose entertainment system complete with DVD player and bass subwoofer under the port settee. It can be expanded with a 15-inch flat-screen TV. The master cabin in the owner’s version is aft, dominated by an athwartship double berth, two lounge seats, and private access to the head and shower. Hunter also offers a three-cabin layout with two staterooms aft. Bill Lee was smitten with this part of the boat. “The aft cabin was very well-done for a 38-foot boat,” he said. “I liked the passageways on both sides because such an arrangement it really helps the ventilation.”

Peeking underneath the floorboards, he noted something else: “The engine has the old-fashioned shaft drive with the old-fashioned stuffing box, which is much easier to repair than a saildrive.”

Surprising Performance

The positive impression the judges had of the Hunter 38 at the dock was reinforced when the time came to take a spin on Chesapeake Bay. The test boat had three of what Bill Lee calls “performance inhibitors”: a 5-foot shallow-draft keel, a fixed three-bladed propeller, and an in-mast mainsail furling system.

Still, under the three-point Bergstrom & Ridder rig, the boat moved at a good clip on all points of sail, even in light air. “Hunter is really consistent with this concept,” Steve Callahan said of the mainsail-driven rig featuring swept-aft spreaders and a small blade jib. “It’s good for Hunter’s envisioned customers, including sailing couples and novices, who benefit from the easy handling of a small headsail.” Callahan also praised the feeling at the helm. “The boat performed extremely well under main alone, and it also was incredibly maneuverable.” During a chance encounter with a J/80 that sailed along behind us, he noted that we were “doing basically the same speed.” Measured speed over ground averaged 4.5 knots under main alone, 5.8 knots closehauled with a headsail, and close to 7 knots on a beam reach, all in about 10 knots of true wind.

Under engine, the boat kept up its good manners and maneuverability. With the optional 40-horsepower Yanmar, it managed an average speed over ground of roughly 6.5 knots at 2,500 rpm and 7.2 knots at 3,000 rpm.

In the end, the hunch about the Hunter 38 proved to be correct. Hands down, the boat convinced the judges that it was the unanimous choice to win the class of production cruisers under 40 feet. It did it with better-than-expected performance, good design ideas, and follow-through in their execution. And tellingly, value didn’t enter the discussion until the final stages. With a suggested sailaway price of $160,000, “it’s a hell of a lot of boat for the buck,” said Bill Lee. “Hunter is getting better design, better construction, and has price control,” Alvah Simon said in summary. “I enjoyed sailing the boat, and I think other people are going to as well.”

Dieter Loibner is a Cruising World associate editor.

LOA 38′ 2” (11.63 m.) LWL 34′ 8” (10.57 m.) Beam 12′ 11” (3.94 m.) Draft (shallow/deep) 5′ 0”/6′ 6” (1.53/1.98 m.) Sail Area (100%) 758 sq. ft. (70.19 sq. m.) Ballast (shallow/deep) 6,552/6,128 lb. (2,978/2,785 kg.) Displacement (shallow/deep) 17,674/17,250 lb. (8,006/7,814 kg.) Ballast/D (shallow/deep) .37/.36 D/L (shallow/deep) 189/185 SA/D (shallow/deep) 17.84/18.13 Water 75 gal. (285 l.) Fuel 35 gal. (133 l.) Mast Height (std./furling) 59′ 1”/60′ 9” (18.00/18.47 m.) Engine 29-hp. Yanmar (40-hp. option) Designer Glenn Henderson/Hunter Design Team Sailaway Price $160,000

Hunter Marine Corporation (386) 462-3077 www.huntermarine.com

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Hunter's newest midsize offering combines performance and the company's historic attention to comfort. It's faster on paper than comparable boats, and priced to sell.

Hunter Marine has a reputation as a builder of boats for sailors who favor creature comforts over performance. Some recent models from the company have been described as “floating condos.” Say what you will, this strategy has propelled Hunter to a leading spot in the U.S. sailboat industry in terms of boats sold on an annual basis.

However, with the hiring of Glenn Henderson several years ago as chief designer and engineer, company CEO Warren Luhrs signaled that Hunter is increasing its attention to better performance. Despite being an experienced long-distance cruiser, Henderson carved his reputation as a performance-oriented designer whose creations have fared well on the racecourse.

Design The new Hunter 38 replaces the 386, the last of which rolled out of the Alachua, FL, plant in May, 2004, following a seven-year run. In announcing the arrival of the new boat, Henderson said: “Our goal was to design a boat that was an exceptionally comfortable cruiser, yet offered outstanding performance and easy handling. The new 38 has met expectations.”

In our view, she has a Jekyll and Hyde appearance. Our first impression upon approaching the boat was that she’s just another specimen in a growing list of big-butted boats. The 12′ 11″ beam is carried aft to the stern, where the athwartships measurement is 10′ 6″ inside the cockpit, and freeboard is 50″, so it’s at least two steps upward to board her at the transom. Her 6′ long, 20″ wide seats surround a footwell that’s 36″ wide at its narrowest point, and two, two-person pod seats are located on the stern rails. Clearly, the cockpit has been designed to accommodate up to 8 people in comfort during the cocktail hour. And overhead, a bimini sits attached to a stout stainless steel frame.

Move forward 38 feet and the Mr. Hyde side presents itself; there is no comparison with her predecessor, or other current Hunter models. Her fine entry and near-plumb-bow are as racy as any new boat from Farr Yacht Designs. Due to her increased waterline, she won’t lack speed. There’s also just enough working space between the mast and bow pulpit—her J measurement is just 12′ 1″, which means 2/3 of the boat is aft of the mast—for a bow person to attend to sails or muscle an anchor fitted on a stainless steel bowroller at the stem. Her small foretriangle and 7/8ths rig are married to a boom that extends over the stainless bimini frame to produce end-boom sheeting angles that are more efficient than a cabintop arrangement.

When viewed from abeam at a distance, her profile complements the racy bow as she presents a high-aspect sail plan and a relatively flat sheerline. Tinted, flushmounted, fixed plexiglass ports complement her aesthetics; they measure 16″ x 28″, and light her interior. This boat is less chubby than her cousins; a Hunter 306 that was tethered nearby is much less comely, having the boxy appearance produced when max headroom below is more important than appearance.

Of the 38’s design, Henderson told us: “Attention was given to the volumetric distribution of the hull to even out pressures of water movement, utilizing the rudder as a major lift component along with the keel. In the past, designers relied primarily on keels for lift and resisting leeway. We discovered that using a large rudder and smaller keel was better. The result is a more responsive boat.” Henderson’s statement was affirmed when we backed the 38 off the dock amidst a cluster of other boats.

Most of this vessel’s sail power comes from the mainsail, an arrangement that Henderson favors over relying on a large jib. “The whole sail plan is aerodynamically efficient. I will not design a masthead rig sail plan because the fractional rig with large mainsail delivers better performance, and the smaller headsail means easier sailhandling for both passengers and crew.”

The new 38 is outfitted with the same anodized B & R double spreader Selden mast with support struts used on Hunter’s midsized yachts; having no backstay allows Henderson to fly a mainsail with a powerful roach and still install the bimini frame over the cockpit. To tame the large mainsail, in-mast furling is a $2,536 option, which was included aboard our test boat.

“Balancing the sail plan, center of gravity, and underbody is important to get all the forces concentric,” explained Henderson. “The 38 doesn’t have a lot of pitch, doesn’t pound, and is easily driven.”

One contributor to stability is the boat’s displacement—17,674 pounds, with 6,387 pounds of lead in the keel; that produces a ballast ratio of 36.14 percent. A second is a “center of gravity lowered by using a vinyl material for the headliner, instead of heavy fiberglass. That removes 350 pounds from the boat,” he said.

The “Hunter 38 in Context” chart (see sidebar) offers a statistical comparison of Hunter’s new 38 with three of her contemporaries from prominent boatbuilders. Using this reference, she should be the fastest of the bunch. It’s clear that Henderson is putting a new face on the designs of Hunter’s products, and that’s a good thing. However, when she inevitably turns stern to, we’ll simply grit our teeth and accept the fact that Hunter understands the creature comforts that its clients demand.

Deck Layout Two innovations are immediately obvious when boarding from astern. The swim platform measures 18″ by 30″, and has two steps, one of which folds up when boarding passengers. Henderson has designed a helm seat that rotates aft and downward, which fills the gap between the upper port and starboard steps, creating a stern entrance; it’s a clever idea. Cockpit seats, and the two pod seats are covered with Flexiteek™, a synthetic product that’s durable and stain-resistant. (PS reviewed Flexiteek; in the July 15, ’04 issue.)

The major shortcoming of the cockpit is the lack of storage space. A small locker to port contains the holding tank, a second one holds two propane bottles. The starboard seat covers an emergency hatch; also to starboard are a shallow locker for storing dock lines, and a second one that accesses manifolds and a heater.

These spaces are small, as Henderson explained, because: “You’ve got to compromise somewhere,” to execute the balance of his design. Coupled with her wide body, the ‘Owner’s Version’ offers the most commodious and well laid-out aft stateroom we’ve seen on a boat this size. As an alternative, a tri-cabin version is available; that model is equipped with two aft cabins that provide space for passengers, or a large storage area.

The second innovation: a 38″ Edson destroyer-style wheel common on production boats this size. But in this case, Edson designed a folding wheel where port and starboard sections can be unpinned and folded inward to ease movement about the cockpit. During our test sail, the wheel remained locked in a circular form, so it appeared functional and safe, though it’s a $393 option. Leaves on the binnacle-mounted table can be elevated to create two plastic 18″ x 18″ tables. The base of the table also provides a foot brace, a requirement on a cockpit this wide.

The third innovation is not original, but is rarely seen on production boats: deep fiberglass bins on either side of the companionway used to store halyard tails and other sail controls. This is a superior approach to using bags or cubbies that have historically been carved out of unused space in the coamings.

On the 38, Hunter uses a stainless steel arch to support the traveler, which puts mainsail controls near the helm. A Harken mainsail track and traveler system sits atop the arch, and sheets are led port and starboard to cam cleats that allow the skipper to trim from the wheel, completing Henderson’s attempt to remove clutter from the cockpit. Two Sony marinized speakers and nightlights are also housed in the arch; the speaker controls are bedded in the companionway cover. Primary winches also are close to the helm, promoting singlehanded sailing.

Despite these niceties (as we stated in our review of the Hunter 41, PS Jan. 1, 2001), except when covered by the bimini, the arch detracts from the boat’s appearance, and adds weight aloft and windage. Though we’d be hesitant to sail out of San Francisco Bay with the bimini in place, we agree it would be a plus in less demanding regions most of the time.

The boat’s deck hardware is top- drawer and large enough for assigned tasks. The primary winches are Lewmar 40 self-tailers led through Lewmar ballbearing blocks. On the cabintop are Lewmar 40s married to Spinlock XTS rope clutches.

Lifelines are 23″ above the deck, (meeting ISO standards), but would provide more security if they were 28 to 30″ tall. The 1-1/2″ fiberglass toerail running from bow to stern is what we expect on a boat designed for offshore work. The toerail is rounded, which will be appreciated by rail riders in the unlikely event that this boat does any racing. The sidedecks are 12″ wide at the shrouds. The lower shrouds terminate near the base of the cabin, the uppers at the gunwale, so fore and aft movement is unimpeded. And a diamond nonskid surface offers good footing on a wet deck. The cabintop measures 86″ between the handrails, so there is plenty of room for stowing a dinghy or other items.

Small headsails are de rigeur for Henderson, and this boat is fitted with just two 48″ long sections of track located at the base of the cabintop, providing tight sheeting angles between the shrouds. The standard furler is a Furlex 200S elevated 16″ above deck level so that it’s out of the way when hoisting an anchor, but this arrangement diminishes sail area and compromises upwind performance.

A Simpson-Lawrence anchor windlass is located below deck in the anchor locker, a good location from a safety standpoint; the locker is large enough to house enough chain and rode for anchoring in deep harbors. Cleats located on the bow, amidships, and on the stern are 10″ long, so they’ll accept dock lines beefy enough for a boat this size.

A Lewmar hatch on the bow measures 22″ x 22″, a second located amidships is 24″ x 24″, letting the sun and wind pour in, or odors escape the cabin. They are supplemented by 10″ x 12″ opening ports amidships and over the galley.

Henderson has designed a vessel that places an emphasis on crew comfort and smooth operation by locating the sail controls at the helmsman’s fingertips. The only drawback, however, occurs if the skipper becomes overwhelmed by simultaneously steering, trimming, reading a chart, and attending to the other duties that befall the master of any vessel. In this case, the stern section could become overpopulated. Still, the absence of lines cluttering the cockpit sole gets our approval.

Accommodations As with all Hunter sailboats, the 38 provides large living spaces. The layout of this model presents an L-shaped galley to starboard at the foot of the companionway, nav station to port, and sitting/dining area amidships. At anchor, the crew sleeps in the forward cabin; the skipper in the aforementioned aft stateroom.

Key points: headroom in the main saloon is 6′ 6″. The hull and cabinetry are constructed of smoothly finished teak, though the sole in the saloon is Everwear™, a low-maintenance laminate. The panels in the new headliner can be removed with a tool Hunter provides to get at wiring runs and deck hardware, and the cabintop is fitted with solid wood handrails running the length of the saloon, which are among the beefiest we’ve seen.

The saloon will seat 6 guests with a dining table measuring 36″ x 42″ and settees 70″ long with 15″ high backrests. The width between the settee backs is 9′.

The galley comes standard with a two-burner stove/oven combination located between an optional refrigerator aft and slide-out storage rack; outboard are cabinets large enough for the storage of eating utensils, and a niche for a microwave. A stainless rail at the front of the provides an attachment point for the chef when underway.

Two stainless steel sinks are surrounded by a Corian surface, a Hunter signature that flies in the face of Henderson’s attempt to reduce weight. The countertop measures 60″ x 20″ when the sinks are covered, adequate for preparing meals for a crew of six.

The 38 also has a good chart table measuring 20″ x 18″. Henderson placed a bulkhead on the forward edge of the table where instruments will be installed, with a useful stainless handhold attached to the cabinetry. The electrical panel is close at hand. The only drawback of the arrangement is that the chart table extends so far aft that the navigator’s seat cannot be fully elevated.

The skipper’s stateroom is comparable to ones we’ve seen on large powerboats. The key ingredients are a 78″ long, 60″ wide platform on which a 4″-thick mattress lives, with storage below. Interestingly, an open space between hull and headboard is designed for miscellaneous storage, as is a cabinet at the foot of the berth measuring 22″ wide and 8″ deep. There’s additional storage in a hanging locker. Cushioned seats measuring 23″ x 20″ located port and starboard create convenient sitting areas. But make no mistake, this sleeping area would not serve as a proper seaberth.

Henderson has devised a dual-purpose engine cover. The box doubles as a fiddled vanity that, when removed, exposes both sides and the back of the engine, better than seen on most boats. Since the space between the berth and vanity is 23″, the cover won’t need to be stored on the berth when servicing the engine—a very sanitary arrangement.

The forward stateroom is just large enough for two adults. The berth is 86″ long on the centerline, and 80″ wide at the head; storage is below the berth and in a pair of cedar-lined hanging lockers.

The single head is a two-compartment affair with doors to both the main cabin and the aft stateroom. Standing headroom is 6′ 2″ in each space. The vanity-toilet area is large enough for most adults, and the shower area, which measures 24″ x 45″, is enclosed by a door, so the spaces may be occupied by two people simultaneously.

We expect to find large living spaces on Hunter’s sailboats and the 38 doesn’t disappoint. However, it exhibits better fit and finish of joinery than boats built five years ago, a byproduct of computerized cutting tools, more attention to detail, and quality control. The layout is sensible, with living spaces proportionate to the amount of time that will be spent occupying them. And, we like a single head on a boat this size. It makes sense and frees space for other uses.

Performance We tested the boat in 5 to 10 knots of breeze and flat water on the Chesapeake Bay—conditions common to many areas around the U.S. The boat was fitted with an in-mast furling mainsail, and the company’s own literature indicates that this reduces sail area by 148 sq. ft. We feel that’s a tremendous price to pay for convenience, especially in light-air venues, and considering that sails are typically set once a day. On a 38′ boat displacing 17,000 pounds, we’d opt for an electric halyard winch and a flaking system before sacrificing that much Dacron.

We sailed with a full main with three vertical battens, which produced good sail shape, and a 105% headsail. Boat speed on our GPS registered 5 to 5.5 knots sailing in five knots of breeze, and increased to 7.5 knots in 10 knots of breeze when we eased sheets. Henderson said “that meets the design target and is about as fast as she will go.”

The boat was light at the helm, responsive when sails were properly trimmed, and tacked through 85 to 90 degrees, better than we’ve seen on earlier Hunters. She heeled approximately 10 degrees in those conditions and provided a comfortable ride.

She motors easily at 6 knots when powered by the Yanmar 27-hp engine. An optional 40-hp engine will add $2,936 to the price, but would be overkill except in areas where there are heavy tides or currents.

Conclusion We’re convinced that Henderson is making progress in improving the performance of Hunter’s products. His major accomplishments are faster hull shapes and minor progress in the removal of unnecessary weight; i.e. the headliner in the saloon. Nonetheless, odds are that Corian countertops will always be installed, and the boats will continue to have big cockpits, a reflection of the market to which the company appeals. And, we’ll never get used to seeing those radar arches.

With a base price of $144,990, the Hunter 38 is at the low end of its respective market. Still, the quality of this boat is an improvement over previous models, and we think it bears close inspection for potential buyers.

Contact – Hunter Marine, 800/771-5556, www.huntermarine.com .

Also With This Article “Hunter 38 in Context” “Construction” “Critics’ Corner: Hunter 38”

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Hunter 38 is a 38 ′ 1 ″ / 11.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Glenn Henderson and built by Hunter Marine starting in 2004.

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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)

Draft – Shoal 5’/1.53 m. Displacement – Shoal 18,326 lbs/8320 kg. Ballast – Shoal 6552 lbs/2975 kg. Sail Area – Actual (Furling mainsail) 833 ft sq/77.39 m2. Sail Area – Actual (Furling mainsail w/Vertical Battens) 892 ft sq/82.87 m2. P – Furling 48.83’/14.88 m. E – Furling 19.5’/5.94 m. Furling mast height: 60.58 ft/18.47 m. Optional 40hp engine available.

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2006 Hunter 38

Stamford , connecticut, united states, stamford , connecticut, united states $99,500.

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2006 Hunter 38 Smiling Tiger has just been commissioned and is available for inspection with advanced notice. The Hunter 38 was awarded the 2005 Boat Of The Year by Cruising World Magazine. 

Smiling Tiger has has numerous upgrades over the last few years including 

• New Z in mast furling main (2021)
• New Z Furling Jib (2021)
• New Raymarine chart plotter (2024)
• New Battery charger (2024)
• New water pump (2022)
• Reverse cycle a/c units 

Please review the full listing to for detailed description 

Marine Survey from October 2021 Available Upon Request

Willie Lynch

Phone: 773-870-6444

Email: [email protected]

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BASIC BOAT INFO

Boat Name: Smiling Tiger

Make: Hunter

Condition: Used

Category: Sail

Construction: Fiberglass

Length Overall: 38' 0"

Displacement:

ENGINES / SPEED

Engine: #1 Specs:

Make: Yanmar

Model: 3JH42

DriveTransmissionDescription: Direct

Fuel: Diesel

EnginePower: 27.00|horsepower

Type: Inboard

BoatEngineLocationCode: Middle

Fuel Tanks:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

Water Tanks:

Water Tank Capacity:

Holding Tank Capacity:

Boat Class: Cruisers

30 Amp Shore Power Inlet x 2

(1) 30 Amp Shore power cord

110V Breaker Panel

AC Voltmeter

12V Breaker Panel

DC Voltmeter - Analog

110V Outlets

12V Outlets

12V Lighting

12V USCG Nav Lights

12V Bilge Pump

12V Shower Sump Pump

12V Pressure Water Pump

(2) 4d Batteries (2021)

Promariner Pronautic P series Battery Charger (2024)

Reverse cycle A/c unit

Flat Screen tv in saloon 

Bose Stereo system 

Tappan Microwave 

Refrigerator 

Freezer (inoperable )

Raymarine chart plotter (new in 2024)

Raymarine Radar Dome

Raymarine ST6001 AutoPilot

Raymarine ST60 Speed

Raymarine ST60 Depth

Raymarine ST60 Wind

Icom IC-M424 VHF

B&R Rig

In-Mast furling Mainsail

Furling Jib new 2021 

Mainsail – New 2021 

Lewmar #44 2 Speed ST Winches 

Lewmar #40 2 Speed ST Winches 

Mainsheet Traveler on Arch

Selden Furlex S-200 furler

Mast removed and inspected 2021 

12V Electric windlass 

Jabsco Manual Marine Head, 

Nova Kool Refrigeration, 12V

Force 10 Hot water Heater, 5 Gallon – 110V/Engine

Force 10 2 Burner Stove Top with Oven, Propane

Tappan Microwave, 110V

Bimini (no full enclosure)

Lewmar Folding Wheel, 36”

Cockpit Cushions

Cockpit Shower

Bruce Anchor, 44lbs

Chain and rode

Emergency Manual Bilge Pump

Standard USCG Safety Package

Custom winter cover 

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2005 Hunter 38

• Green Cove Springs, FL, US

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PRICE JUST  REDUCED $10K!!  A MUST SEE!!!

Very well-maintained and equipped Hunter 38 - ready to sail away! 

This turn-key, standard version H-38 is ready to go to the Bahamas TODAY - just add WATER!  Her loving owners have maintained her to the highest standards and everything shines and sparkles. From her new full canvas enclosure (with extra shades AND mosquito netting) to her stain-proof upholstery to her glowing interior teak, everything about this boat is tip-top.  "Audrey Ann" lived in fresh water on Lake Champlain with her current owners for five years before heading south in 2013.  She has been hauled out since mid-2019 and the owners just spent two weeks cleaning, polishing, and maintaining her systems.  Recent C&V survey (July, 2019).  

Among her many features are:

Shoal draft (5')

Bridge friendly 60' mast height 

In-mast mainsail furling

Furlex roller furler 

Lewmar folding wheel

Sunbrella canvas enclosure - like new (2018)

Factory upgraded Raymarine ST290 instruments 

3 blade VariProfile Prop (plus spare original 3 blade prop & prop puller) 

PSS Dripless Stuffing Box

Hunter-made davits

3" Shaft Shark rope cutter

BottomSider cockpit seat cushions

Zarcor companionway doors

Stainless steel 44 lb. Bruce anchor (plus 32 lb. spade secondary)

Stainless steel Jackson BBQ grill 

Standard 2 tank propane PLUS Ragasco fibergass tank (dual feed for grill and galley stove)

2 8D AGM Lifeline house batteries

Group 31 lead acid start battery

Xantrax battery controller

Raymarine Autopilot Smart controller

SilentWind wind generator (new - not installed)

Oil X-Changer oil change system

Groove 52 internet booster

Mast mount TV antenna

Bose sound system with subwoofer

2 x 130 watt Xantrax solar panels with Blue Sky controller

100 amp Balmar alternator

Spare starter

Marine Air Systems A/C and heating units (2)

Freshwater Jabsco electric macerator head w/rebuild kit 

Rule 1500 GPH bilge pump w/Sure Wave float switch 

Approx. $2,000 in Navionics Gold chips for chart plotter (East Coast, all Caribbean, West Coast of Europe and Africa)

...much more in listing description.

Specifications

Descriptions, basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.

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Working Sail Area: 840.66 sq. ft.

The new Hunter 38 replaces the popular 386, the last of which rolled out of the Florida plant May 27, 2004, following a highly successful seven year run.  Hunter's famed designer and racer Glenn Henderson returned to the drawing board with one focus in mind.  "Our goal was to design a boat that was an exceptionally comfortable cruiser, yet offered outstanding performance and easy handling", said Henderson.  "Our new 38 has met - and exceeds - expectations."  The 38 is Hunter's largest mid-size cruiser in its fleet.  While Hunter is quick to acknowledge that the market is competitive in this class, the company believes it is a powerful niche and is confident its new boat will make waves due to its many innovations.  In addition, the appearance of the boat itself offers an optional departure featuring blue stripes, a blue Hunter logo and linen bimini top.

• Halyard Stowage Wells
• Cockpit Storage Locker
• Integral Cockpit Grabrail & Fold-Out Table
• Hinged Helmsman Seat
• Hot/Cold Transom Shower
• Manual Bilge Pump - High Volume
• Steering Pedestal with Single Lever Engine Control, Wheel Brake, Lighted Compass, Handrail, and Drink Holders
• Walk-Through Transom w/Swim Platform
• AC Electrical Outlets
• Built-in Dish Storage Cabinet with Fan and Light
• Built-In Waste Bin
• Double Stainless Sinks
• Genuine Corian® Countertops
• 2 Burner LPG, Gimbaled Stove w/Oven
• Galley Splash Guard
• (6) Plates, Bowls & Mugs
• Storage Cabinets and Drawers
• Front Loading Refrigerator
• S/S Bruce anchor w/chain & rope rode
• Sea-Fire FM200 Automatic Engine Room Fire Extinguishing System
• Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
• Emergency Tiller
• Anodized B&R double spreader fractional rig w/mast struts - Selden®
• Rigid boom vang
• Dual single line reefing system
• 110% furling jib w/acrylic suncover
• Furlex jib furling system
• Adjustable mainsheet traveler on arch
• Inboard jib tracks w/adjustable cars
• Internal halyards led to cockpit
• (2) Sets line stoppers and organizers
• (2) Two-speed self-tailing rigging winches
• (2) Two-speed self-tailing jib sheet winches
• (2) Winch handles
• Windex® wind vane
• Anchor Well for Rode and Chain
• Anchor Rollers Dual Offset
• Balanced Spade Rudder
• (6) Stainless Steel Bow, Stern and Spring Cleats
• Bronze Seacocks w/Thru-Hulls Below Waterline
• Cabin Windshield
• Balsa-Cored Hull Sides, Solid FRP Bottom and Structural Grid Reinforcement
• Dorade Vent
• Double Lifelines w/3 Gates
• (2) Fixed Hull Ports
• Keel ? Shoal Draft Bulb Wing, Antimonious Lead
• LPG Tank Storage for Two Bottles
• (5) Opening Deck Hatches w/Screens
• (6) Six Opening Ports w/Screens
• 360º Rubrail w/Stainless Steel Insert
• Maxguard Gelcoats for UV Protection
• HKT Kevlar® Hull Reinforcement
• Flexiteek Inserts on Cockpit Seats
• Molded-In Nonskid Walking Surfaces
• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit
• Stainless Stern Rail w/Seats & Drink Holders
• Stainless Steel Cockpit Arch w/Traveler
• Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder
• Stainless Steel Stem Fitting
• Through-Bolted Hull/Deck Joint
• Two Transom Storage Lockers
• Air Conditioning
• Aluminum Boom Vang
• Electric Anchor Windlass
• Electric Self-Tailing Halyard Winch
• Engine Upgrade to 40hp (29.6kw)
• Epoxy Barrier Coat
• Extended Wheel Guard w/Large Instrument Pod
• 15" Flat Panel TV w/Bose 3.2.1 Entertainment System
• High Bilgewater Alarm and Pump
• Painted Hull
• In-Mast Furling System w/Rigid Vang
• Innerspring Mattress
• Quiet Flush Head
• Raymarine® ST290 Premier Package
• Raymarine® Autopilots
• Raymarine® GPS
• Raymarine® ST60 WindMachine
• Remote Mike for VHF
• Removable Dinette Table Leaf
• Spinnaker Winches
• ST60 Knot/Depth Upgrade
• 13" Flat Panel TV w/DVD Player
• Three-Blade Prop
• Tri-Cabin Version

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38' Hunter 2001

There is a guest cabin forward with a vee berth and a full size stateroom owner including head and shower.

Owner's stateroom has queen berth, two hanging lockers and private access to head.

The 380 has a large galley and opposite a large head at base of the companionway.

Salon has large U-shaped dinette that converts to double berth and settee that makes a single berth.

New Axiom chart plotter and Quantum Radar, 3 blade feathering propellor plus furling mainsail and genoa has been recently been replaced.

The 380 features a secure cockpit with walkthrough transom plus easy access to the spacious interior.

IJPE : 740.00 sq ft 

I : 48.00 ft 

J : 12.83 ft 

P : 46.58 ft 

E : 18.42 ft 

Working Sail Area : 740.00 sq ft 

Keel Details

Keel Type: Bulb

Ballast: 5900 lb

Displacement: 16000 sq ft

Max Draft: 5.00 ft 

Manufacturer Provided Description

Hunter Marine's 380 is an evolutionary boat that comes from innovation and consumer input. Comfort, convenience, and livability is what the Hunter 380 is all about. Abundant natural light streams in from the Hunter signature windshield and the many fixed and screened ports - not to mention the multiple overhead hatches which also bring in a tremendous amount of fresh air. At anchor or at the dock, the placement of the ports assure great ventilation, and reverse cycle air and heat are an optional choice for cruising comfort. Entertaining or handling the family is easy with the enlarged salon complete with a convertible dinette and facing settee. Storage is plentiful, as is electronic space at the integrated nav station. A Corian covered, full-service galley comes complete - right down to the dishware - and any chef will adore the side-by-side ice boxes and top-loading trash bin set each side of the double basin, stainless sink. The private forward stateroom includes an en suite vanity with sink and storage as well as plenty of hanging locker space and drawer storage. Aft, there is a master stateroom with a huge queen berth and more storage. Privacy is enhanced by the dual access head that offers a Corian covered vanity, and electric marine head and shower stall all wrapped in a complete fiberglass shell for easy cleaning and maintenance. A tri-cabin version is also available for those who want to accommodate even more family or friends. On deck, the cockpit is designed for the comfort of the skipper and crew - not for the ease of the builder. By bringing the coaming out to the gunners, Hunter has increased the overall space to incredible proportions - including seating for eight. A custom console with folding table leaves is perfect for those al fresco meals. 

Accommodations

Sleeps six in three cabins.

Teak & holly cabin sole, teak & trim bulkheads throughout.

Electric head with holding tank and discharge.

Shower, HC Pressure water throughout. 

75 gal fresh water capacity.

Galley with double ss sink, 110v/12v refrigeration, propane stove/oven, 110v microwave, 

2021 North 110% Genoa

2018 Furling Main Sail

Electronics

Raymarine 7000+ Autopilot

Raymarine Quantum Radar

Raymarine Axiom Chart Plotter

Raymarine ST60 Wind, Depth, Knotmeter

Stereo w/6 Speakers

Engine Electrical

Yanmar fresh water cooled 40hp inboard diesel engine with 591 hours at time of listing.

30 gallon fuel capacity

80amp Alternator

Folding three blade propellor

110v Shore Power & 50' Cord

12v system with two 12v batteries

Electrical panel w/circuit breakers & polarity indicator

Cabin lights, navigation lights, 110v/12v outlets throughout.

Bimini on S/S Arch

Insignia TV

Anchor, chain & rode

Cockpit Table

Winer Cover

Search light

Specifications

• Price CAD: $ 109,000
• LOA: 38 ft in
• Display Length: 38 ft

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Price:  $179,000

Year:  2018

Length:  38′ 2″

Location:  Vancouver, BC, Canada

The 2008 Hunter 38 is the result of consumer input and innovative design. Prerequisites include a high end interior finish, a comfort level above the competition and sailing characteristics that are exciting, but easy to tame. The 2 cabin layout with loads of salon space makes it a great cruising boat for day sails or weeks away. Come and take the time to discover the difference. This boat is located in the Vancouver area, and is ready for showings! NOW IS THE TIME to come and take a look at this gorgeous yacht.

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