Question 1

What is the history of the builders of the Hunter 30T and is the company still in business?

Accepted Answer

Hunter Marine began building auxiliary sailboats in 1974, largely as a result of the first oil embargo and new energy consciousness that followed. Founded by Warren Luhrs, Hunter began as a division of powerboat builder Silverton Yachts, which was interested in expanding its offerings and taking advantage of new interest in saving fuel. The company's aim was high-volume production, keeping prices low by standardizing design, making as few tooling changes as possible, and offering its boats fully equipped while other companies were selling things like bow pulpits and lifelines as options on a 30-foot boat. In 2012, Hunter Marine was sold to David Marlow, builder of Marlow Yachts.

Question 2

Is the Hunter 30T still in production and, if not, when did production end and how many of these sailboats were built?

Accepted Answer

The Hunter 30T is no longer in production. The design was built by Hunter Marine in the United States between 1991 and 1994.

Question 3

How many people can sleep on board a Hunter 30T?

Accepted Answer

The design features sleeping accommodation for seven people.

Question 4

What is the average cost of a secondhand Hunter 30T?

Accepted Answer

The average cost of a secondhand Hunter 30T varies depending on factors such as age, condition, location, and equipment included. As an example, one listing shows a secondhand Hunter 30T from Grand Rivers, KY being sold for $23,000 USD.

Question 5

How does the Hunter 30T compare to other sailboats in its class?

Accepted Answer

One owner compared their experience with both a Catalina 30 and a Hunter 30T: "If you want interior space and liveability I would go for the Hunter 30T, it is a big thirty-footer inside. If you want a better quality sailboat which is also 'stiffer' with less weather helm etc, go for the Catalina 30".

Question 6

What other sailboats have been created by the designer of the Hunter 30T?

Accepted Answer

The designer of the original unrelated model from which this model was developed (the unrelated model being called "Hunter" or "Hunter Cherubini") was John Cherubini.

John Cherubini was an important and admired American yacht designer during the 1970s. He grew up in the Delaware River area and studied naval architecture with the Westlawn program in 1938. He then worked professionally as an aviation engineer. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, he and his brother had a boat shop that built small outboard runabouts. John also raced small sailboats, in a fleet that included Warren Luhrs.