Where Indiana meets Ohio. $5900.
This is a fast racing boat and great family cruiser, in good condition, ready to sail.
Perfect “weather helm.” A gust points her toward the wind, so no panic heeling.
OVERVIEW
Fixed Keel. Tiller steering.
Rigged for single handing.
Very spacious cockpit and cabin,
Fresh water only. Dry bilge.
The entire boat is in good condition.
This lively cruiser is ready to sail.
RIGGING
Fine standing and running rigging.
All halyards (internal to the mast), sheets and lines run to cockpit.
CDI Roller-Furling system (The Best!).
4 excellent sails: Main, Jib, Furling 150 Genoa, and Spinnaker with whisker pole and lines.
Mainsail has full-width battens.
TOPSIDES
Roomy cockpit for six adults on comfortable 6-foot bench seats.
Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits.
Life lines gated at cockpit.
Stainless steel fold-down swim ladder.
Aluminum toe rail, bow to stern, protects hull and provides rigging/utility options.
Danforth anchor, with rode and chain in locker at bow.
MOTOR
Outboard Motor: Nissan 9.8 hp. electric-start.
Retractable motor mount.
Low maintenance and very reliable Motor recharges battery.
Deep cycle marine battery, new last season.
CABIN
Pop-top cabin is a great feature for head room and air!
Headroom 6'6" with top up, 5'5" top down,
Sleeps 5.
Aft there is a Big, double “quarterberth” under the cockpit.
The Cabin has an extra-long seat that converts to a berth.
The interior cushions are original, in good shape.
4 screened, opening ports in the salon.
PRIVATE HEAD AND V-BERTH
Hinged, solid door separates Cabin from Head and V-berth.
A large, screened opening hatch above the wide, 6' long V-berth.
A new, never-used Porta-Potty.
Sink and Vanity with mirror and storage.
SPECS
L.O.A 25' 7" Beam 9'1"
Displacement 4500 lbs.
Draft 4'6" Ballast 1800 lbs.
Mast Height: 34' above water
Cruising speed - sail: 6 knts
Hull Speed: 6.3
TRAILER
Dual Axle Trailer, with full-length Extension Tongue, modified to permit easy tow-vehicle extension and retraction.
Four 3-year-old tires, and a spare, Very Good Condition
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS
“With over 1,000 hulls built during its short production run, the Hunter 25.5 remains a noteworthy sight in North American marinas, valued for its voluminous interior and surprising speed in light air... A standout feature of the 25.5 is the inclusion of a dedicated aft quarter-berth, a rarity in this size class at the time... The Hunter 25.5 remains a top-tier choice for sailors seeking an affordable entry into coastal cruising or an easy-to-manage club racer.” -https://www.listingsport.com/sailboats/hunter/25-5
“You rarely find a Hunter 25.5 for sale because owners love them, and they keep them.”
“The Hunter 25.5 is popular, sturdy and well built with a satisfying turn of speed. She is a fast "pocket cruiser" that is fun and easy to sail. With a nine foot beam, she has as much room below as some 30 footers. She'll leave most other boats in her wake.”
“She's a gorgeous boat. Precision built with attention to the finest detail, fit and finish. Quality everywhere you look.”
“If you are looking for the perfect small sailing vessel, you've just found it. The Hunter 25.5 is as easy to sail as a dingy, and comfortable enough to spend a weekend aboard.”
THIS SELLER’S PERSONAL ENDORSEMENT
“I have sailed for more than 50 years. My 11 sailboats ranged from a Lido to a Catalina 27. I have owned assorted cruisers of 22, 23, 24 and 25 foot lengths. This Hunter 25.5 has more checks in the “plus column” than any other boat I have sailed. I hope the next owner loves her as much as I do.”
