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Hunter 23 is a 23 ′ 3 ″ / 7.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Hunter Marine and built by Hunter Marine between 1985 and 1992.

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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)

CB version- Draft BU: 2.0’/.61m Draft BD: 4.9’/1.49m

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Hunter 23.5

This family cruiser is innovative and has lots of room. in gusty winds, however, it is quick to stall..

Hunter Marine Corp. is noted for its slick, innovative and low-cost mass production sailers. The Hunter 23.5, new in 1992, fits the bill in all respects.

The 23.5 was designed as a trailerable family cruiser for entry-level sailors. Like most Hunters, the boat offers lots of space in the cockpit and down below, and comes with the famous Cruise Pac, which provides just about anything a customer needs, including sails, motor, trailer, lifelines, anchor, life jackets, flares and a copy of Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling . It’s this type of marketing (plus price: the 1992 price was $13,500) that has helped make Hunter one of the most successful sailboat producers in the U.S.

No one has ever faulted the Alachua, Florida, builder for offering anything but fresh, well-thought out designs. The most striking feature of the 23.5 is its water ballast system, new to Hunter. The system permits an operator to remove 1,000 pounds of ballast from the trailering weight. A retractable centerboard, kick-up rudder and mast that’s fairly easy to step and unstep further enhances trailerability. All told, boat, motor and trailer weigh a combined 2,450 pounds. This model also contains enough foam to provide positive flotation.

While Hunter has enjoyed considerable success with the buying public, it has also suffered from a negative image problem. Earlier PS reviews have criticized Hunter products for a lack of quality control-various systems kinks, lightweight hulls, poor finish work and general absence of blue-water seaworthiness. On the other hand, Hunter owners, while acknowledging a prevailing lack of respect, frequently defend their choice. In the realm of objective data, Coast Guard complaint and recall statistics reveal that Hunter has a better than average record when it comes to hull blistering. (Hunter offers five-year bottom blister warranty protection for the 23.5.) Clearly, the company is doing something right. The model we inspected (hull #8) showed, with very few exceptions, careful attention to detail and finish work in even the least accessible places-more than youd expect on a $13,500 boat. But it is also a boat with some inherent contradictions, in our opinion.

The 23.5 is a highly engineered product with lots of thoughtful features. Hunter, unlike some builders, constructs a mock-up, followed by a prototype that is extensively tested before final design decisions are made. The hull form is modern looking, almost powerboaty in appearance from some angles. Continuing a tendency evident in recent Hunters, the design team has given the 23.5 a relatively full hull, and raised the freeboard to reduce the cabin height, as well as add room below and keep those up top dry in a chop. Because the cabin extends to the rail (no side decks), you must climb over the cabin top to get to the foredeck.

The rig (a B&R design) consists of a 28-foot Z. Spar mast, fractionally rigged with swept-back spreaders that eliminate the need for a backstay (and make un-stepping/stepping, hence trailering, simpler); for the most part, the uppers are aft of the “after” lowers-until deck level-creating a triangular support system. Main and jib halyards are internal and led back to the cockpit. Power comes from a fully battenedmainsail and 110-percent jib (UK Sailmakers-Hong Kong) with a total of 236 square feet. For steering, the traditional wooden tiller has been replaced with a brushed aluminum tube that arches over the walk-through transom (swim ladder comes standard). The aluminum, said chief designer Rob Mazza, weathers better and is easier to arch in order to keep the rudder low and the tiller sufficiently high. Many helmsmen will use the standard Ronstan X-10 tiller extension.

The water ballast/keel system constitutes the key feature of the 23.5. The water ballast-125 gallons, or 1,000 pounds-takes about two minutes to bring on board. The system is activated by flipping up a lid at the base of the companionway, opening a vent and turning a T-valve; the valve in turn drops a circular stainless steel plate aft of the keel, exposing four holes in the hull. (The plate can then be closed flush.) And while you can’t jettison the water downwind, you can swing up the centerboard to reduce draft to 18 inches. The 4-foot centerboard, controlled by the outboard line to the cockpit, moves easily up and down via a cascade block and tackle arrangement.

The apparent thinking of Hunter engineers was to provide a simple, one-step water ballast system that keeps draft shallow while lowering the center of gravity for added stability and righting moment. The ballast-about 16 cubic feet in volume-lies immediately below the waterline. When the water is added, the boat sinks several inches. Nevertheless, while the water adds 1,000 pounds to the overall displacement, its location does not seem to provide sufficient righting moment for windward work in gusty conditions. On racing boats, water ballast is carried above the waterline and outboard under the settees, which of course provides more righting moment. But this water must be pumped into the chambers and drained before tacking-too complicated for Hunter’s purposes.

Construction of the boat is fairly straightforward, with balsa in the hull and plywood in the deck. The plywood core has the potential to encourage water migration should a deck leak occur at some point. The deck/hull joint, with a roll similar to a Hobie 18-a “modified shoebox,” one Hunter engineer described it-is bonded with glass and further fastened by flathead screws through the rubrail. Stanchions, fastened to aluminum backing plates that are glassed in, are sturdy. Though not a heavily-built boat, the 23 looks solid enough; in the absence of a graceful hull form-no sheer here-Hunter provides some added dash with a smoked forward-facing window and a green and purple hull swoosh graphic, which apparently has drawn strong reaction, pro and con (We liked it). Oddly, there is no waterline or boot scribed in the hull. Perhaps Hunter anticipates owners dry-sailing the 23.5, but the absence of a waterline mark will make bottom painting a difficult chore the first time.

Performance

We test sailed the 23.5 off Newport, Rhode Island. In light-air conditions, the shallow-body, lightweight boat (displacement 3,000 pounds with the water ballast) moved up to speed quickly. The boat pointed high and the few light puffs we experienced produced no noticeable helm. We did have some problem finding a definitive groove, especially after tacking. The boat glided through the water easily on a reach and downwind, with the board up, sped along as much as a 23-footer can (Mazza said it will surf under the right conditions). We moved relatively faster, in fact, than a Nonsuch 27 on the same tack.

In stronger 15-20 knot winds, it is a whole different experience. With a single reef in the mainsail, the boat consistently rounds up and stalls. In addition to the boat’s higher vertical center of gravity, this tendency may also be due to the very high-aspect ratio centerboard, which is generally associated with quick stall characteristics.

Complicating matters is the way the rig and sheeting are set up. With no backstay (or topping lift) and no traveler, and with the main sheeted down and far forward near the companionway, the main and sheet are highly stressed. And because the cam cleat for the mainsheet is down near the cockpit sole, it’s difficult to reach-especially in heavy air on a beat, when the helmsman and everyone else is out on the rail. The rounding up and stalling require constant spilling of the main. This may be okay (if tiring) for the experienced sailor, but a bit strenuous and nerve-wracking for the beginner at whom this boat is marketed.

Instead of a single reef, one solution might be to take a second reef in the main in anything approaching 15 knots, but that’s not much of a solution. With 236 square feet of sail-128 in the main, 108 in the foretriangle-for a sail area-displacement ratio of 18.9, the boat should not be overpowered. (The O’Day 23, of about the same displacement, but with 200 more pounds of ballast, carries 246 square feet)

Another solution, although it breaks up the cockpit, might be a barney post where there’s already a slot for the cockpit table, a system that worked well enough in the Alerion-Express. A traveler would be even better, though obviously Hunter wanted to keep the cockpit clear of obstructions as well as avoid the added cost.

Accommodations

You get a lot for your money with this Hunter model. One thing you get a lot of is interior space or, as company literature describes it, “a 25-foot boat in a 23.5 hull.” The main cabin is sizable and has more headroom than we’ve seen on a 23-footer. A pop-top hatch allows those down below to stand up in the center of the cabin. An optional canvas camper top ($300) provides protection from the elements. Poptops are notoriously leaky, and we can’t vouch for this one’s water tightness; however, Hunter has provided drains all around.

The smoked pop-top, plus three ports per side in the main cabin (two small circles, one longer swoosh-style forward) and the forward-facing window provide plenty of light. Hunter has made no attempt to yacht-up the interior: What you get is a basic cream-colored liner, offset on a portion of the topsides by a close-weave grayish fabric someone called “monkey fur.” Despite the plainness, we liked the clean look of the interior.

Aft to port in the main cabin you get a galley station with a one-burner alcohol stove, sink, and fold-out table with storage below. You won’t be whipping up any Cruising World -style feasts in this galley, but it’s nice to be able to heat up some coffee or a cup of soup. Forward of the galley is a small settee/berth, sized right for a child, with storage beneath and a cutout for a portable ice chest. Opposite is a somewhat longer settee/berth of less than six feet, with more storage and a battery compartment below. On the centerline is a slot for a small table that also can be set up in the cockpit.

There are a number of helpful additions: an automatic bilge pump, access plates underneath the cockpit winches. The portable toilet is located to starboard behind a half-bulkhead and privacy curtain, and under the V-berth. Aside from the standard V-berth in the bow, which seems a bit cramped, there’s a double berth (plus stowage) aft of the main cabin, under the cockpit and seats (not for the claustrophobic). It was back here in the bowels of the boat that we spotted the only untrimmed fiberglass.

On deck, there’s an equally roomy cockpit-7′ 9″ long and 6′ 2″ from coaming to coaming. The relatively wide beam makes the addition of a ridge along the centerline for use as a footrest a welcome touch. Foam padding on the seatbacks is another. A lazaret on either side provides on-deck stowage. There’s a #8 Barient winch on either side of the cabin top, each with an attendant cleat. Lines are meant to be kept in the no-name stoppers to starboard. Because of the profusion of lines led back on the starboard side, we’d prefer an extra cleat and winch.

Nonskid is molded in. The foredeck holds an anchor locker, which also contains a padeye for the stepping/unstepping operation. Skipping the details of this procedure-which involves use of a gin pole, the main and jib halyards and a bridle that controls lateral movement-we’d say that Hunter has devised as easy a way to drop a mast as is possible. Once down, the forward end rests in a U-shaped bend in the bow pulpit, the aft end on a roller-topped pole fitted at the transom.

Conclusions

In its attempt to create a simply operated, easily trailered, entry-level boat at a good price, Hunter has come up with some clever compromises. But they are compromises just the same. The 23.5 sails well on all points in light air; it does well off the wind in heavier air. Windward work over 15 knots in this boat is poor in our estimation. We’d strongly recommend that potential customers thoroughly test sail the boat in a variety of wind conditions, experimenting with one or two reefs, to be certain it’s something they’re able-and willing-to handle.

The Hunter 23.5 is clearly striking a chord with some buyers, and assuming many are entry-level sailors, we think it’s great that this boat is attracting newcomers to the sport. The design represents a clever way of managing the trailering problem (i.e., weight and draft). At the same time, we can’t help but wonder if its behavior in gusty winds is worth the convenience of dumping ballast on the launch ramp.

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excellent article.

Darrell – excellent review. Thanks.

Thanks for the review, I just saw one for sale online.

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The Hunter 23 is an American trailerable sailboat, that was designed by Hunter Marine and first built in 1985. The design was built by Hunter Marine in the United States from 1985 and 1992, but it is now out of production.

The Hunter 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem, a reverse transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed wing keel or centerboard. It displaces 2,450 lb (1,111 kg) and carries 800 lb (363 kg) of ballast. The wing keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 2.25 ft (0.69 m), while the centerboard-equipped version has a draft of 4.90 ft (1.49 m) with the centerboard extended and 2.0 ft (0.61 m) with it retracted, allowing ground transportation on a trailer.

The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin, and two straight settees in the main cabin that can be converted into a full-wideth double berth. The galley is located on the port side just aft of the companionway ladder. The galley is equipped with a single-burner stove and a sink. The head is located in the bow cabin under the "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 55 in (140 cm).

The wing keel version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 237 with a high of 258 and low of 226. The centerboard version has a PHRF racing average handicap of 237 with a high of 219 and low of 276. It has a hull speed of 5.93 kn (10.98 km/h).

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LOA: 23.25 ft LWL: 19.58 ft Beam: 8.00 ft Draft: 2.25 ft Displacement: 2450.00 lbs Ballast: 800.00 lbs Hull type: Wing Keel Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Fractional Sloop

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Hunter Marine Hunter 23 Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents

• Owner Information Card
• Pre-Departure Checklist
• Boat after Sailing
• Closing up Your
• For Safe Boating
• While Underway
• Brief Glossary of Sailing Terms
• Electrical System
• Water System
• Tuning the Conventional Fractional Rig (Hunter 23, Hunter 26.5, Hunter 333, Legend 35, Legend 37)
• Roller Furling
• Reefing the Mainsail
• Sail Care and Storage
• Care of Standing Rigging
• Care of Running Rigging
• Stepping the Mast on the Hunter 23
• A. Electrical Systems
• B. Plumbing Systems
• C. Fuel System
• D. General Care
• B. Electrical
• C. Cushions
• VI. Specifications & Technical Information

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• Page 1   Hunter 23 Owner’s Manual       Text, photos, and drawings taken from original manual provided with new Hunter/Legend vessels in the  1980s.    In  addition  to  minor  formatting,  spelling,  and  grammar  changes,  sections  from  the  original  manual pertaining to systems on larger vessels have been removed.   It is the intention of the author to  expand this document to include additional information pertaining specifically to the Hunter 23. ...
• Page 2 HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 2   ...

Page 3: Table Of Contents

• Page 4 D. General Care ..........................30 V. Storage/Winterization ........................ 33 A. Sails ............................33 B. Electrical ..........................33 C. Cushions ........................... 33 D. Hatches ............................ 33 E. Outboard Engine ........................33 VI. Specifications & Technical Information ..................27   HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 4   ...

Page 5: Owner Information Card

• Page 6 A copy of Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling is provided with your Hunter Marine boat as part of the standard equipment. Any questions regarding the meaning of terminology used in this manual may be referenced in your Chapman's.
• Page 7 Hunter Marine warrants to the first-use purchaser for a period of twelve (12) Months from the date of sale any part manufactured by Hunter to be free of defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials under normal use and service.

Page 8: Pre-Departure Checklist

Page 9: float plan, page 10: closing up your, page 11: for safe boating.

• Page 12 Make copies of the example on page 1-5 and use one before each trip. Fill it out and leave it with a reliable person who will notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization if you fail to return on time. Do not forget to cancel the float plan upon your return. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 12   ...

Page 13: Brief Glossary Of Sailing Terms

• Page 14 Its purpose is to hold the end of the boom up when the mainsail is lowered. TRIM: To trim sails. To put them in correct relation to the wind by means of sheets. TURNBUCKLE: A device used to maintain correct tension on rigging. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 14   ...

Page 15: General Handling & Operation

Page 16: anchoring, page 17: sails & rigging, page 18: roller furling, page 19: sail care and storage, page 20: care of standing rigging.

• Page 21 After making sure that the headstay line is fully supporting the mast and is now sec-urely cleated, the crew members change pos-itions; the crew member at the winch takes the place of the crew member at the mast and vice versa. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual  Page 21   ...
• Page 22 Now all you have left to do is tighten and tune the rigging, attach the sails and give your Hunter 23 the "once over" before backing the trailer into the water and setting out to sea. Make sure all your gear is properly stowed, your car is locked and you have the keys, and then you're ready for any adventure waiting you and your crew.
• Page 23 HUNTER 23 MOTOR: The Hunter 23 outboard motor should be operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. As a precaution to insure that you do not lose the outboard if the clamp comes loose, always have a safety line attached from the motor to the boat.

Page 24: A. Electrical Systems

Page 25: teak care, page 26: v. storage/winterization, page 27: vi. specifications & technical information.

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The Hunter 23 is a 23.25ft fractional sloop designed by Hunter Marine and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1985 and 1992.

The Hunter 23 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.

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Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Review Forum SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! 1986 Hunter 23 Add to quote We are thinking about buying a 1986 Hunter 23. The asking price is $6,900. Is this a fair price? Are there any problems with this model? The boat we had, a 16.5 Catalina Capris, was totaled in a storm. Karen   Karen, While I don't have any specific experience with the Hunter 23, you might find the following websites useful: http://www.sailboatowners.com/boats/model.tpl?sku=301593136379046&fno=0&bts=T http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/articles/index.cgi/noframes/read/110 http://www.boats.com/news-reviews/articledetail.html?lid=10195   I own a 1987 Hunter 23. I paid $2600 for it in Wisconsin. The sailing season here on Lake Michigan is short, so it maybe less than other places where the sailing season is longer and sailing is more popular. Here are a couple things i would look for. This post is several years old but maybe helpful to someone else looking at this boat. Check the thru-hull fitting and cockpit drain hose. The originals were constructed of quality materials, however after 20 years they got brittle and cracked. The cockpit hose(accessible under the aft storage locker- forgot nautical name for it) had a small crack and was dripping. Replace with hose designed for this application(dont use flexible thin bilge hose). Also replaced the thru hull fitting which was UV rotted on outside. Replace this with stainless steel fitting. Use 2 hose clamps original manufacture only used one(on this boat assume others) If this fitting or hose goes, boat sinks in minutes. The hose would not crack open on its own, but if something is placed in the locker that is sizeable and slides down and hits it could jar a crack. Other items that were UV-rotted were the block wheels. These can get quite expensive. Check to see that the sink pumps water. Where the temperature falls below freezing in the winter forgetting to drain these will crack the housing. Not a big item, but something to test and negotiate down the price. Make sure it comes with original water tank as this fits into a special slot in the aft locker under the cockpit. Another area is the mast light. These are the old incandecent (torpedo) type lighbulbs with 2 hoop stile contacts at each end. The contact isnt very good. Recommend replacing with marine waterproof LED. Once the mast is stepped very hard to get at. Also transome light is same style, replace with LED also. If you get stuck after dark the LED's will draw less power. The wire connectors where mast plugs in are cheap and corrode easily and the terminals fall off. Minor repairs but good negotiation points to knock off a few more bucks. Ask seller to squirt top with hose and check for rain leaks around door & windows. Mine had some issues and PO fixed with a lot of caulking and new windows but you can tell was an issue. The 87 had a wing keel. The bottom of the wings are very hard to get at on the trailer as they rest on a carpeted wood slide. These were really rusty on mine since the PO couldn't get at them to scrape or anti-fouling paint. If you plan to trailer-sail this. Modify the trailer to have 2 vertical upgrights attached to the back of the trailer to guide the boat on. There should be a roller under the bow otherwise its too much balance on teh two boards and keel slide. Mine did not have these(looks like it never did) I see lots of pictures of hunters for sale with this under bow roller. Its hard to launch without since the tow hook falls down and rests on the winch. For a shallow launch, I made an 8 foot extension off the trailer to back it in further. On a moderately shallow launch the previous owner reported his SUV had the bumper under water to launch. Not something I want to do to a newer SUV. Stepping the mast is a 3 man job. 2 to lift the mast and 1 to steady and fasten. Don't let the literature fool you that shows a man & average size woman doing it. The professional rigger at the marina and myself struggled to do this with just us 2 guys(i'm not a lightweight). The boat sails very good in light winds. In heavy winds 15 knots+ beware of heeling, but it wont capsize eaily. The boat is 23 foot @2400 lbs. My dock-mates is 27 foot at 9600lbs. The boat seams to point into the wind nicely. I have had people with more expensive boats say she sails nice. A 1987 hunter is not worth $6000 in my opinion. People tell me I got a deal at $2600. Probably $4000 range. My paint is a little chalked. Another area to inspect is the porta-potty tank. Where the top tank(water resivour) clamps on to the bottom, the plastic was cracked. Porta pottys you can buy on the internet for $50-$80 and are not important to sailing but another area of negotiation. The hunter 23, at least mine, did not come with shore power setup. The previous owner had it docked and had to drill holes and run extension cords and outlet boxes to set up for shore power. There is not a real good place to put a 2nd battery. Don't put it on the same side as the first battery under the cockpit locker, with the water & outboard on teh same size its too much weight. Next year I will mount batter #2 somehow to other side of boat, haven't figured out where. As posted on other places. The motor mount needs reinforcment. A 3/4 piece of treated plywood with stainless screws would be a start. I was lucky engouth to have 24" pieces HDPE plastic handy that is rigid but flexes also. In large waves the motor will cavitate. If it comes with an outboard the longer the shaft the better. Would recommend at least 6 HP motor. If the wind dies this will push you nicely to your destination. This is not a cruiser for going long distances or tackling high winds/waves. Its perfect for very large inland lakes. Lake Michigan could use a little longer to feel perfectly comfortable. If you are going out with sailing buddies, it will handle 2-4 waves without too much concern. Taking wife & kids(nonsailers out) will be nerve-racking but not dangerous. Anything bigger than 4foot gets nerve racking for normal sailers. The factor sail comes with 1 reef point. I recommend using in anything over 15 knot winds to start out, you can always shake it out if underpowered. Another issue is jib anchor coming out of anchor locker doesn't raise jib high enough from bow so it hits safety lines but I'm told other boats do this as well. All in all its a good boat, just pointing out all the small things to look for.   Rob I feel bad you did are that writing for a post that was made in 2007! Welcome to Sailnet just the same   I think it's worthwhile. Maybe not for the original poster, but some day in the future someone will be searching sailnet.com for info on a Hunter 23, and they'll come across this very useful write-up.   Ha ! its 2015, I love the internet for info. I'm thinking of buying a 1986 Hunter 23, for sale locally at $1750... I live on Lake Erie... was just going to 'tie' it up on my little dock and with an outboard, just cruise up and down the waterfront on a nice calm day ! what I'm trying to say is... great post with all that info ... especially for me ... a novice !   HA! It's 2022 and we're looking at a 1986, H23 Fin Keel this week! Thanks Rob!! KC   2023 now. Thanks, Rob!! Looking to buy an '86 Hunter, as well, and this info's great to have!!   ?             176.4K members Top Contributors this Month Forums New posts Unanswered threads Register Top Posts Email What's new New posts New Posts (legacy) Latest activity New media Media New media New comments Boat Info Downloads Weekly Quiz Topic FAQ 10000boatnames.com Classifieds Sell Your Boat Used Gear for Sale Parts General Marine Parts Hunter Beneteau Catalina MacGregor Oday Help Terms of Use Monday Mail Subscribe Monday Mail Unsubscribe Opinions on Catalina 22 vs Hunter 23 Thread starter Antharian Start date Aug 14, 2009 Forums for All Owners Trailer Sailors I am looking to buy our first sailboat. We want something that we can use in the local lakes, but also pull out to the Corpus Christi bay. I really like both of these boats, and have a line on a really nice Hunter 23 at the price I want. However, I'm a little worried about the 1987 Hunter 23's small draft. Is this going to be enough draft to keep her from heeling over too hard out in the Corpus Christi Bay? What other opinions do you guys have of these two boats. Regards, -A   I sold my Catalina 22. A fellow club member's 1981 Hunter 22 was a much faster boat with more room. I think that it is the same hull as the H23. I mention the H22 because it has a drop keel for a five foot draft.   morgan23752 I also have a 1987 Hunter 23.5 with a raked mast and it's very fast! We've had a lot of fun on it but now we're doing a little more overnighting and are looking to get more into cruising on our Catalina 250. The 2 1/2 foot shaol draft is really nice in the Florida Panhandle where you'll find shallow spots throughout the intercoastal. We've heeled ours at 10-20 degrees just for the sake of doing it with no problems. If my wife felt uncomfortable we would just pop the mainsheet. No matter what weather we've been in or what we were trying doing to her she always righted herself. I don't know Corpus Christi Bay but I know we've found the shoal draft to be an advantage here near Pensacola.   When a novice I put my gun'l's in the water plenty of times, which is about a 30 degree heel. That puts an awful lot of stress on the rudder (and wife) and while doing this in the Florida straights in 4' seas my housing broke (and my wife threw up). The boat has a weather helm, so will turn upwind and right itself under these conditions if you let it (and will anyway when the housing breaks). The boat is forgiving but I now single-hand best at 15 to 20 degrees.   Stormsailor I have a hunter23, I love it, The winged keel will get you into a mess if you not careful. I set my depth finder to 8' so this won't happen. Like "Morgan 23752" said, it is a very fast boat. a real light wind boat too! I found that the 5.5 hp nissan is a little under-powered at times, but for the most part it works well. I found that it isn't great for 4 people, it gets a little crowded, but it will sail just fine. I have be in out in some SEVERE wind and bad weather, and with the main reefed or just a jib it performed well. 20 degrees is about all I would let her heel, after that it isn't really helping the boats performance. I sail the Delaware river and Bay, the Shoal keel is really nice for this. I have never felt that she was gonna go -over . good luck!!- J   George H260 I think you may be confusing draft with righting moment. Both are great boats designed for coastal and inland water if prudently handled. I'd compare price, condition and resale value. One important aspect I'd consider: The C-22 is still in production with over 15,000 made. That alone would lead me in that direction.   I have a Catalina 22, 1980 swing keel with 5' draft. She's tougher than I am. We have had her out in 18 knots with the 150 up and a full main for an exhilirating wild ride. We reef at 20. Both of these boats are excellent boats. I do feel that with Catalinadirect.com and http://catalina22.org/ that there is greater aftermarket information. Check out the book "Sailing Big On A Small Sailboat" It discusses the diffrences between the Catalina, Hunter and Mcgregor. http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=278   Jim Kolstoe Having owned a h23 for over 20 years, and sailed on an h22, I don't think they used the same hull. The h23 is light fast boat, with more than acceptable stability in a light displacement boat. My understanding is that the h22 was designed as a medium displacement boat. Does the h23 heel over in a good wind. Yeah, but so do all sailboats to some degree or another- part of it's understanding sail trim. I have not sailed a C22, so I can't compare their feel or handling directly, but I can note that I have literally sailed circles around one. I would not worry about the shallow draft as a safety issue - its not. In fact, there's something to be said for being able to safely go where other boats can't. As for the shallow keel, its 800 lbs on a 2450 lbs displacement boat. The important question is not our opinions, but how the boat feel to you. Go sailing on the h23 and the C22 and decide which is more suited to your tastes and needs. Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo   As a novice who just got his H23 in Sept 08 and spent this year on the driveway doing repairs, I can say with the last poster that the wing keel with 2.5 ft draft is definitely reassuring in shallow bays like Barnegat, though I have also heard you don't want to run aground and get it stuck like an anchor. It sails well in light wind (a plus) but does heel in strong wind but then again have heard advice you just have to reef it early in strong wind It has a great cabin space for that size boat (its never going to be a cruiser) while still having a decent cockpit size too. It does lack headroom, but I am short. It is a really smart sporty looking boat in my opinion. Seems to hold up well (mine is an 88). Check the forums for complaints about leaks from rainwater though, we seem to all have them, though I think it means all deck hardware should be inspected and rebedded. The downside is the keel is iron and has to be really well prep'ed, epoxy sealed & painted if it has not been maintained. Spent a few weeks chisling off and grinding down rusted metal. As to the O/B needed, anything over 6HP is overkill as you will never have the throttle past 1/3, but then again I have not had it in the open ocean currents (or the Delaware) either. Robert G   Randy McMeekin H23 Keel I have owned a H23 for several years now and generallly really like the boat. It is roomy, and has a large cockpit, and is fast in light air as others have mentioned in this post. The biggest drawback with the winged keel is not only tenderness (heels quickly) as others have mentioned but also significant leeway when beating to weather. I get outpointed by most boats of similar size. I find as well with the high freeboard and shoal keel it can be a challenge to dock in a cross wind of any kind. It is great for singlehanding (I sail singlehanded most of the time). It is ok for weekending, but it gets cramped for sleeping more than two.   I purchased my 86 h23 last July. My marina had 3 Catalina 22's for sale and I sailed all 3 of them. Then I drove 50+ miles, sailed the h23 and purchased it. The Catalina is a good boat but I preferred the h23. After sailing and racing a Mutt for over 20 years the h23 rate of heal is very slow to me and certainly nothing to worry about. Both are good boats. Get the best boat for the best price. Good luck.   I did not want to respond to this thread because of it's age, but just for the discussion, is Hunter parts as easy to get as Catalina 22 parts? I know because of the very long production run of the boat there are many aftermarket suppliers that provide items for the boat. Does the Hunter line have that many suppliers also? I always tell people they cannot go wrong with a C22 because of the availability of just about everything.   RECESS said: I did not want to respond to this thread because of it's age, but just for the discussion, is Hunter parts as easy to get as Catalina 22 parts? I know because of the very long production run of the boat there are many aftermarket suppliers that provide items for the boat. Does the Hunter line have that many suppliers also? I always tell people they cannot go wrong with a C22 because of the availability of just about everything. Click to expand Some boats have dimensions and parts that make it much harder to find parts for. I just waited 6 months to get a quality used mainsail that would be what I needed for an O'Day 25. I could have found a quality used mainsail for an C22 in a day. When you have a boat that has a huge production run, you will have more suppliers that make parts for that boat. You will also have much more used parts on the market. I bet I can find multiple sources to buy a rudder for a Catalina 22. There is one place that I know of that has the mold to create an O'Day 25 rudder. Having a huge production run has it's benefits.   RECESS said: ......... I just waited 6 months to get a quality used mainsail that would be what I needed for an O'Day 25. ............. Click to expand Barnacle Bill The Hunter 22 is much different than a Hunter 23 or a Hunter 23.5. The first one is a cored hull and I once saw an impression in the hull skin from the slings used to pick the boat to do a bottom job. So, the outer skin is pretty thin, I would say. Of the 3 the H-22 has the most interior space. The Hunter 23 is not what I would call a "fast" boat in comparison to "fast" boats (like a J/22, Lindenberg 22, Merit 22, Santana 21, San Juan 21, Pocket Rocket 22, yadayada), but probably the average Hunter 23 sailer never sailed a really fast boat. Winged keels are not fast to weather - period. Anything that gets deeper into the water helps windward performance, so, from that perspective the Catalina 22 might be able to point higher with the swing keel model, but that keel (cast iron) is not what I would call a NASA shape either, so it is not as efficient as it could be. The Catalina 22 has been built since the 60's and the latter models had the same hull shape and sail plan as the earlier models so that they would comply with one design rules. But, later they changed the keel shapes (winged) and so that destroyed any continuity in the one design rules anyway. Earlier Catalinas had Nicro Pressed rigging while Hunter always went with swaging, but Catalinas of the same vintage of the Hunter 23 also had swaged fittings. The backstay on the Hunter had a bolt the size of no more than a 1/4" to support the backstay chainplates and I thought that was a bit light, but at least it had a backstay unlike many modern Hunters. But, the endorsements of the various Hunter owners and Catalina owners show their pleasure as boat owners and they are happy with their boats and that is the main thing. The argument about parts.....I know Catalina is great for supporting their older boat customers and parts are available way back into the years. Not sure about Hunter - not as much experience with them. And, as mentioned, a lot of parts are not provided by the boat manufacturer, such as winches, stoves, lights, etc. But, Catalina does make their own masts, own turnbuckles, unlike Hunter and that way they can keep the price down instead of sourcing from mast manufacturers, hardware manufacturers, etc.   This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn more… Your exclusive source for Hunter replacement parts Shop by model, can't find it. Frequently asked questions More parts online every day Guaranteed to fit, popular searches, most recent parts, why don't you know exactly what's on my boat. The reasons are numerous: Part substitutions caused by supply shortages, the factory making a better deal with a different supplier, undocumented design changes, modifications made by a prior owner or a dealer, or special customization ordered by the original owner. In the case of mass produced items, some manufacturers are no longer in business or the part has been discontinued. In other cases, parts were made by small fabricators who specialize in OEM contracts. They are not equipped to handle -- or interested in selling -- one or two parts at a time. We will do our best to find a substitute, or if necessary, a fabricator to make the item. We will need measurements, photos, and possibly the old part. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in this process. While some parts are in stock and ship the next business day, others require special order or even fabrication. We will let you know if you part will take longer than two weeks from order to your door. 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The design was built by Hunter Marine in the United States from 1985 and 1992, but it is now out of production. The Hunter 23 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. 23' Hunter Sailboats For Sale This 1994 Hunter 23.5 is a great trailerable daysailer. The boat has a large cockpit with centerboard controls and running rigging that leads aft for single handed rigging. Below there is a spacious cabin with two double berths, convertible settees, a functional galley, and portable head. HUNTER MARINE HUNTER 23 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download View and Download Hunter Marine Hunter 23 owner's manual online. Hunter 23 boat pdf manual download. Hunter 23 The Hunter 23 is a 23.25ft fractional sloop designed by Hunter Marine and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1985 and 1992. The Hunter 23 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. 1987 Hunter 23 sailboat for sale in Alabama 1987 23.25' Hunter 23 sailboat for sale in Lake Logan Martin AL Alabama Hunter 23.5 The Hunter 23.5 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by the Hunter Design Team and first built in 1992. [ 1][ 2][ 3][ 4] Hunter 23 Sailboat Photo Gallery Hunter 23 Sailboat pictures, a collection of Hunter 23 sailboats with specifications and photos. 1989 Hunter 23 sailboat for sale in Indiana Show all sailboats for sale under: 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 70 80 (feet LOA) | Multihulls: Catamarans Trimarans 1993 Hunter 23.5 Cruiser for sale 1993 Hunter 23.5. This is a great example of one of the most sought after Hunter trailerable models, the Hunter 23.5. She's a water ballast, swing keel sailboat with lots of room. The mast raising system. helps make the transition from highway to waterway in 30 minutes with one person. This all equates to more fun and less hassle. Hunter 23 Keel The first 10 hunter 23's had your keel but reading the hull number it reads hull 58 with the hull laid in April, 1985. I got the first solid wing keel 23 in April, 1985 ; therefore, recheck your hull number. I posted a drawing of the two line uphaul and downhaul line diagram for the centerboard. It can be found under boat information/Hunter ... Hunter 23 Sailboat Boats for sale Contact Seller 1986 Hunter Hunter 23,Up for sale is a 1986 Hunter 23 Wing Keel Sailboat. The Hunter 23 is a twenty three-foot sloop, which weighs about 2450 lbs empty. Total trailering weight is around 4500 lbs., which allows many SUV's to pull it. It has an eight-foot beam and a mast height of about thirty-three feet. Hunter sailboats for sale by owner. Hunter preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Hunter used sailboats for sale by owner. HunterOwners.com store HunterOwners.com has the parts and accessories you need for your Hunter sailboat. From canvas and cushions to rigging and hardware by top suppliers like Lewmar, Schaefer, Gray, Ronstan, and more. 1986 Hunter 23 1986 Hunter 23. Jump to Latest. 27K views 8 replies 8 participants last post by Braco00 Jan 12, 2023. S. SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #1 · Aug 3, 2007. We are thinking about buying a 1986 Hunter 23. The asking price is $6,900. Hunter 23 boats for sale View a wide selection of Hunter 23 boats for sale in your area, explore detailed information & find your next boat on boats.com. #everythingboats Opinions on Catalina 22 vs Hunter 23 Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH. Aug 14, 2009. #2. I sold my Catalina 22. A fellow club member's 1981 Hunter 22 was a much faster boat with more room. I think that it is the same hull as the H23. I mention the H22 because it has a drop keel for a five foot draft. M. Hunter 23 5 Boats for sale Contact Seller 1986 Hunter Hunter 23,Up for sale is a 1986 Hunter 23 Wing Keel Sailboat. The Hunter 23 is a twenty three-foot sloop, which weighs about 2450 lbs empty. Hunter Hunter 23 Boats for sale Contact Seller 1986 Hunter Hunter 23,Up for sale is a 1986 Hunter 23 Wing Keel Sailboat. The Hunter 23 is a twenty three-foot sloop, which weighs about 2450 lbs empty. Total trailering weight is around 4500 lbs., which allows many SUV's to pull it. It has an eight-foot beam and a mast height of about thirty-three feet. Hunter Parts More parts online every day We are actively sourcing parts and combing materials reports for new data. Parts are added to the list daily so check in often! catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht