Hunter Horizon 272
A great little sailor
- Boat REF# · 343400
- LOA · 8.31m
- Year · 1992
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 16hp, Perkins M20 ()
- Lying · Swansea
Extra Details
| Designer | David Thomas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Yachts |
| Lying | Swansea |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 16hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins M20 () |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= unknown |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 Blade (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6.5 knots |
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.31m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.74m |
| Draft Min | 0.90m |
| Draft Max | 0.90m |
| Displacement | 2,185kg (4,817.9lbs) |
Rig
Sloop rigged Z-Spars Aluminium spars (1992) with stainless steel standing rigging (2015)
Sails
| Mainsail | Crusade - Slab (2023) Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Kemp Sails - Furling () |
| Other sails | Cruisng Chute () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Curtains | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bimini |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
10.00m of chain
20.00m of warp
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Boarding ladder |
Broker's Comments
We are pleased to offer for sale this Hunter Horizon 272. Built in 1992, the Hunter Horizon 272 is renowned for it's sea keeping qualities and is a true "sailors" boat. Offering comfortable accommodation for 6, the “open plan” interior creates a spacious feel.
This is a great choice for Coastal cruising.
This particular one has benefited from enthusiastic upkeep. Regular maintenance and improvements are all documented providing an extensive service history. Recent work includes: new running rigging, brand new Mainsail, new sail cover and bimini. Antifoul and anodes renewed in May '25
The boat is in excellent condition and is a fine example of the Horizon 272.
Please feel free to contact me for more information or to arrange a viewing.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.