Hunter Horizon 23 Yacht

1993 Hunter Horizon 23 Yacht Great little bilge keel family cruising yacht. Sleeps 4/5. Easy to sail with a self-tacking roller-furling jib and all controls from the cockpit. Package includes:New (2021) Mariner Sailmate 5hp high thrust outboard engine mounted in cockpit locker.External fuel tank.New (2022) steaming & tricolour nav light bulbs.Complete set of sails including spinnaker/cruising chute.AutohelmRemovable single-burner stoveVHF radio, backlit deck compass, GPS and log, speed, depthFenders, boat hooks, lines, anchor, life-ringCurrently at West Mersea Marine boatyard in West Mersea, Essex. Good solid, clean and dry condition throughout.
One seacock would benefit from a service, but apart from that just needs a coat of antifouling to be ready for the summer season. DescriptionGeneral SpecificationDesigner : David ThomasBuilder : Hunter Boats Ltd., Southend, EssexLOA : 6.93m (22ft 9in)LWL : 5.54m (18ft 2in)Beam : 2.59m (8ft 6in)Draft : 0.94m (3ft 1in)Displacement : 1,245kgBallast : 651kgKeel : Bilge/TwinConstructionGRP constructionOriginal gelcoat finish throughoutBilge/twin keelsTransom-mounted rudder with varnished tillerMoulded non slip decksAnchor lockerWintered ashore annuallyLast surveyed 2020Rigging & SailsFractional Bermudan Sloop rigAlloy mast/sparsLazyjacksMainsailSelf tacking jibGenoa2 x halyard organizer bagsAll lines led aft for single handed sailingMechanical & ElectricalOutboard motor mounted inboard in wellOptional Single lever control (not currently connected)Tiller steering12V battery12V fused switch panelAccommodation4 berths in 1 cabinAft cabin area with double quarter berth (partially under cockpit sole, opening portlight to cockpit)Forepeak shelf (could potentially be utilized as further 5th/child's berthSeparate heads compartment with sea toiletFold-down chart table with chart light overStanding headroom at aft end of cabin lowering slightly forwardsEscape/ventilation hatch forwards12V cabin lightsGoodmans radio/CD player with speakersSafety EquipmentFire extinguisherStainless steel pulpit, and pushpit railsStainless steel transom-mounted boarding ladderStanchions with single guardwireMan overboard horse shoe buoyDeck EquipmentBoat hookVarious fendersVarious mooring warpsVarious cleaning materials and sundry itemsRemarksPractical Boat Owner magazine described the Hunter Horizon 23 as "a boat that's comfortable, capable, predictable, manoeuvrable, reasonably fast, toughly built, easy to manage short-handed and amazingly comfortable for her size" in their 2006 review of the model, and went on to conclude that "This is a boat that makes you realise how much a well-designed 23 footer can offer". If you would like any further info or would like to arrange a visit, please let me know. *Please note: A £500 deposit will be required from the winner within 24hours of auction closing.