2003 Hunter 356

• Fractional rig entirely rebuilt in 2017 – new mast, boom, vang, rigging – better than new

• Simple yet powerful sails and rigging set-up make it easy to sail even when single-handed

• Swim platform – easy to board from the water

• Walkthrough transom – easy to unload from the tender into the boat

• Davits with block & tackle system make it easy to raise and store the tender

• Diesel hydronic heating – use off-grid, even dry heat

• NEW foam on main berth

• NEW hot water tank

• NEW through hulls

• NEW sanitation hoses

• NEW engine hoses

OUTSIDE

• The hull has a raked bow, round turn of bilge, external fin keel, and spade rudder

• Walk-through reverse transom stern, with a dropdown transom gate, storage here too

• The hull is solid fibreglass below the waterline and cored above the waterline, as is the deck.

• The cabin is a balsa core sandwich

• The cockpit is enclosed with a canvas/clear acrylic dodger and bimini cover on a stainless-steel framework

• Navy-blue canvas on dodger, bimini, bridge, and UV strips for both sails. The bridge has large vinyl windows so it can remain in place even when sailing.

• Stainless steel handrails

• Sliding companionway hatch with drop boards

• Escape hatches forward

• Fixed acrylic lenses in cabin sides

• Hinged acrylic lenses in plastic casements in cabin sides and main cabin deck head

• Hinged escape hatches in “V” berth & main cabin

• Non-skid on all horizontal surfaces

• Cockpit shower to get the salt out of your hair

• Massive lazarette

You can tell a Hunter from a distance due to its sleek lines, side windows, and swept-back spreaders. The decks are clean with several hatches, deck access chain locker, and several windows along the cabin sides. Lines are led aft for easy single-handing. The transom is a sugar scoop, which makes it so easy to board from the tender.

The cockpit can spaciously seat eight for dinner around a lovely cockpit table. There is a folding wheel behind the pedestal. There is a massive lazarette to port. The companionway is centerline.

INSIDE

• Full fiberglass liner forming bases for settees, toilet compartment, and cabinetry

• Teak-faced bulkheads, panelling and cabinetry, drawer faces, and doors

• Cabin sole has teak & holly overlay with access panels

• Moulded-plastic-insert deckhead

• Arborite countertops

• Soft fabric upholstered cushions

Dropping into the cabin, the galley is to the immediate starboard. There is ample countertop for food prep, even with the top-loading fridge/freezer and cleverly placed garbage bin. The double SS sink is close to the centerline. The 2-burner stove with oven is alongside the hull.

Aft of the galley with its own door is the aft cabin. There is a changing seat and two hanging lockers. The bunk is a generous queen that lies athwartship. There is some storage between the headboard and hull, and a countertop that runs aft of the bunk, also athwartship.

To port of the companionway is a door to the head. It has an electric toilet, a vanity, and a self-contained shower stall for easy cleanup.

Forward of the head is an aft facing nav table with electronics and instruments. Forward of that is a bench settee. Opposite that, to starboard, is a C-shaped settee surrounding a table. The table can drop down into a double bunk. The settees are covered with soft navy-blue material that is in good condition.

Forward of the saloon is the V-berth with two hanging lockers and a double bunk.

Overall, the boat has a clean, warm and traditional vibe. The galley is easy to work in with lots of storage. The main cabin is comfortable and social. It’s also very bright with all the windows and hatches surrounding. It’s a great place to gather, rain or shine. The cabins are both comfortable with NEW foam on the main berth. With this much comfort after a fantastic day of sailing, a hearty meal, and the gentle rocking of the boat at anchor, you’ll sleep like a baby.

Rig type: Fractional sloop

SAILS

1 Mainsail – In-mast furled, full roach

1 x 110% Genoa - furled

1 Gennaker/Cruising spinnaker

RIGGING

Sloop, fractional rig

Mast is aluminum, deck stepped, double spreaders

Standing rigging is SS wire. Flexible and strong.

Rigid boom vang

Lifelines are SS cable w plastic cover

SS pushpit and pulpit

SS davits for lifting and carrying the tender

Outboard mounting bracket on pushpit

Handholds everywhere you need them

Electric winch: Let electricity put its back into it!

Winches:

• #30 & # 40 self-tailing to port

• #30 & #40 self-tailing to starboard with a set of 4 sheet clutches per side

• All running rigging lines led aft

• Primary sheet winches are #50 self-tailing two-speed

ENGINE

2003 Yanmar 3GM30F

Hours: 500

24 hp @ 3400 rpm

Fresh water cooled to combat corrosion

Fuel capacity: 37-gal, plastic tank

Propeller: 3- blade bronze

Drive: Direct

Max under power 6 kts

3-side access for easy maintenance

Very clean and in excellent condition. Regularly maintained.

TENDER

Pacific Wave rigid hull inflatable (RHIB). Well-sized and stable.

Outboard is reliable: Suzuki 2.5HP

Davits for lifting and carrying the tender with block and tackle system that makes single-handed use easy

Outboard engine mount on the pushpit

GROUND TACKLE

Lofrans electric windlass new in 2019

Primary anchor:  15Kg Delta (Plow-style anchors are best for weeds, mud, and sand. They have excellent resetting, durability, holding power, and release easily.)

Primary rode: 200’ 5/16” G4 chain + 50’ 5/8” nylon rope

NAVIGATION

Folding steering wheel

VHF marine radio: Standard Horizon, Explorer w DSC and remote at helm. Handheld.

Radar helps you see in limited visibility: Lowrance

GPS on a chartplotter tracks your location in real time: Lowrance HDS7

Autopilot for hands-free steering: Raymarine ST60

Boat’s depth: Raymarine ST60

Speed through water: Raymarine ST60

Anemometer to get the wind’s direction and speed: Raymarine ST60

Know your compass heading if the power fails: Danforth 6”

HOUSEHOLD

Hydronic diesel heated

2-burner stove w oven

Microwave oven

Top-loading fridge to keep the cold in

Deep freezer to keep the ice cream cold

Centerline double SS sink for less splashing

Cockpit cushions for lazy lounging

CD/USB/Aux player, cockpit speakers

ELECTRICAL

AC: 120V, 30A

50’ 30-amp cord  (Smart Cord)

Alternator: 70A via multi-step regulator

Charger: Pro Tech 30A

Solar panels: 2 x 135W w solar controller

DC: 12V

House: 4 x 6-volt GC2 lead acid

Start: 1 x 12-volt est., group 24, lead acid, voltage meter at main panel.

Battery monitoring system: Xantrex

PLUMBING

Pressurized H/C water

Fresh water tank: 75-gal, plastic

NEW Hot water tank: 6-gal 120V A/C water heater with hydronic buss

Holding tank: 30-gal, plastic

NEW 5 lb propane tank

Macerator

Tank monitoring system

Electric flush for ease of use; freshwater to control odours

The shower is stand-alone and large

A sump to catch shower water and pump it overboard immediately

Espar hydronic heating for cool mornings and off seasons cruising

Electric bilge pump to keep water from condensation, leaks, etc. out of the bilge

Manual bilge pump in case things go really haywire

Cockpit shower to get off the salt and sand

12V bilge pump

Manual bilge pump

Magnetic compass

Navigation lights

Sound signal

Radar reflector

SS stanchions, pushpit, pulpit

Twin wire rope lifelines

Ample ground tackle

CO alarm

Fire alarm

Fire extinguishers

Swim grid

Re-boarding device

Life ring

Name: LORA RAE

2003 Hunter 356

Designer: Hunter Marine

Type: Sailboat, fractional rig sloop

Length overall: 35’ 6”

Beam: 12’

Draft: 6’ 5”

Displacement: 13,900 lbs

Ballast: 6,305 lbs

Fuel type: Diesel

Hull type: Monohull

Hull material: Fiberglass

Keel: External fin

Rudder: Spade

Staterooms: 2

Sleeps: 7

Heads: 1