Hunter Horizon 23
- Boat REF# · 175307
- LOA · 6.90m
- Year · 1992
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x petrol 6hp, Tohatsu (2009)
- Lying · kent
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Extra Details
| Designer | David Thomas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter boats |
| Lying | kent |
| Fuel capacity | 25.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 45.5 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x petrol 6hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Tohatsu (2009) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | outboard |
| Prop(s) | 3 Bladed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Tohatsu outboard 6HP saildrive (with battery charger)-new 2009-with remote control-serviced annually, petrol tank-new 2009, 2 x Leisure batteries charged by engine-new 2009 and 2011, Fitted shore power circuit, Battery charger-2010, Main removable solar panel to charge main batteries-2010, subsidiary Solar panel to charge batteries-2008.
Dimensions
| LOA | 6.90m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 5.60m |
| Beam | 2.60m |
| Draft Min | 0.90m |
| Draft Max | 0.90m |
| Displacement | 1,245kg |
| Headroom | 1.80m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2002)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab (2005) 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2006) |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute () |
| Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Fractional rig, Aluminium spars with stainless steel rigging- renewed 2002, slab reefing mainsail-2005- refurbished 2011, Self tacking roller reefing headsail- new 2006 refurbished 2011 including UV strip, Scooper/Cruising chute-original, little used, Spinnaker- original, little used, All lines lead to cockpit.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
This Hunter Horizon 23 is compact family cruiser, with a very good sailing ability, and particularly easy handling. She has a fractional rig with self-tacking jib. Both twin keel and fin keel versions were built - Hunters calliing the twin keel versions 'twin fin' rather than 'bilge keel' to emphasise their performance.Tthe Hunter Horizon 23 (later renamed the Hunter Horizon 232 - (no real difference to the former), was a development of the Hunter Duette, itself a design influenced by the highly esteemed Sonata 'quarter tonner' club racer from 1975. A great boat to handle and a superb performer. Over 200 were built from 1989 to 1998, most being twin keeled. This one has been Owned by the current owner for the last 8 years, hull number 121.She looks to be a very clean and fine example and has been wintered ashore. , This yacht is ready for her next owner now.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
The Horizon 23 provides excellent accommodation below decks, given her size. A generous aft-cabin and two single berths mean that a small family will be able to get a lot of fun and also relax in comfort after a day sailing. Her galley has a gas cooker with 2 burners and grill, water supply to the sink from a 10 gallon water tank. Separate heads compartment has a marine toilet. Grey upholstery with curtains and a wooden floor. She has a possible 6 berths including 2 V berths in the forepeak, 2 single settee berths in the saloon (each 7 feet long) and a double berth in her separate aft quarter cabin (6' 8" by 4' 6" - at the wider end).
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Curtains | |
| Manual water system | |
| Fresh water wash |
The Horizon 23 provides excellent accommodation below decks, given her size. A generous aft-cabin and two single berths mean that a small family will be able to get a lot of fun and also relax in comfort after a day sailing. Her galley has a gas cooker with 2 burners and grill, water supply to the sink from a 10 gallon water tank. Separate heads compartment has a marine toilet. Grey upholstery with curtains and a wooden floor. She has a possible 6 berths including 2 V berths in the forepeak, 2 single settee berths in the saloon (each 7 feet long) and a double berth in her separate aft quarter cabin (6' 8" by 4' 6" - at the wider end).
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Fenders | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Cockpit Enclosure | |
| Bimini |
2 sheet winches
windlass
2 anchors
(CQR)
30.00m of chain
windvane self-steering system
5 Fenders, Radar reflector, 2 Winches, Assorted warps , Self tacking jib, Jackstays, COR anchor with chain and 30m Plainted line, Kedge Grapnel anchor with chain and line, Boarding ladder, Spray hood-new 2003-refurbished 2013, Dodgers-new 2004, Mainsail cover-new 2005.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Cobra VHF radio – 2013
NASA Echo Sounder
NASA Log/Speed
Windspeed – At Masthead
Compass – Main & Handheld
Raymarine ST1000 Autohelm - 2009
GPS – Bluetooth 2008
AIS –
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
2 Fire extinguisers- new 2013, 1 Fire Blanket-2007
Electric bilge pump-2010, Portable hand bilge pump-2010
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
This Hunter Horizon 23 Sailing boat is a great boat for the sailing enthusiast who wants a modern looking vessel, that is easy to handle and is comfortable enough for going on holidays. She is so well designed and looks really beautiful and tidy. Excellent nav gear and a good sails wardrobe.. Amazing interior design, great for shoal waters and economical to maintain and moor. The engine was replaced in 2009 and the owner (of for 8 Years) has wintered her ashore. This boat is a credit to her current owner and ready for her next one.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.