Hunter Sonata OOD
Tollesbury Marina, Essex
Hunter Sonata OOD, 1984, one of the very last built, good sails, recent standing and running rigging, great for either racing or cruising!
Built in 1984. GRP construction with white hull and superstructure, fin keel, Bermudan sloop rig, 4 berths in 2 cabins, approx 4’10” headroom.
BUILDER:
Hunter Boats, Essex. Number 8423.
DIMENSIONS:
LOA 6.9m 22′ 7″
LWL 5.6m 18′ 5″
Beam 2.6m 8′ 6″
Draught 1.4m 4′ 6″
Displacement 1115kg 2460lbs
Sail Area 19.2sq.m 207sq.ft
Designer David Thomas
Builder Hunter Boats
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Mechanical
Mariner 4hp longshaft outboard motor (serviced 2023). Honda BF 2.3hp recent outboard motor.
Electrical
12v battery (new 2020).
Navigation
Plastimo bulkhead compass, depth sounder, VHF radio, GPS, Autohelm tillerpilot, windex, tri-colour navigation light.
Safety
Horseshoe lifebouy, 3 life jackets, fire extinguisher.
Deck Gear
4 winches by Lewmar and 2 triple spinnaker clutches plus all usual tweekers, halyard pouches, Bruce anchor with chain & warp, mooring warps, 4 fenders, deck brush, boat-hook.
Sails
Sails: all by Dolphin. Racing mainsail and genoa in excellent condition. Spinnaker, No 2 genoa and storm jib. Second suit in good condition (used for cruising). Both mainsails fitted with luff slides, all headsails with hanks. Rig: Proctor mast. New standing and running rigging 2019 by TS Rigging.
Domestic
Factory fitted interior with 4 berths, very nicely finished. Cabin lights. Galley with cooker. Chemical toilet.
Owners Comments
"Playboys" was extensively restored in 2019/20, her standing and running rigging were also renewed. She has a great racing record and was the overall BJRC champion in 2021. Present owner has sailed her from Tollesbury Marina.