2005 Cruising World Boat of the Year

Hunter Marine had a reputation as a builder of boats for sailors who favor creature comforts over performance.

The hiring of Glenn Henderson as chief designer and engineer demonstrates Hunter's ever increasing attention to better performance. Henderson carved his reputation as a performance-oriented designer whose creations have fared well o on the racecourse. The 38 has the newly designed low-drag keel and a large rudder that helps generate lift improving pointing. Henderson said: "Our goal was to design a boat that was an exceptionally comfortable cruiser, yet offered outstanding performance and easy handling." The new 38 has met expectations and was awarded Cruising World's2005 Boat of the Year under 40 feet. The hull is balsa-cored sandwich above the waterline and solid glass with Kevlar reinforcements below. The deck incorporates high quality components. A Selden B & R double spreader mast

in mast mainsail furling, stainless steel arch to support the Harken traveler system which puts mainsail controls near the helm while safely out of the cockpit. The Genoa sheets are led port and starboard to the Lewmar 40 self tailing primary winches led through Lewmar ball bearing blocks allowing the skipper to trim from the wheel. The cabin-top winches are Lewmar 40s married to Spinlock XTS rope clutches. Whitlock Direct Drive steering is robust and reliable with great feedback.

Main Saloon

The Main Saloon is bright and airy. To Starboard is a U-shaped settee with dining table with can be converted to a largedouble berth. Cabinets and shelves are out board. To Port is a single settee with cabinets and shelves outboard. Thereare opening hatches and port lights through out. The Navigation station is also to port. The large Head is to port at thebase of the companionway steps. It features sink and vanity and a separate electric head with a shower compartment.The head is also accessible from the aft owners cabin. The galley is L-shaped with twin stainless steel sinks, refrigerator/freezer, propane stove with oven, built in microwave, moveable toaster oven and electric two burner stove. The countertops are Corian. The shelving, cabinets and draws make this a very functional layou.t

Cabins

The forward Guest stateroom is just large enough for two adults. The berth is 86" long on the centerline, and 80" wide at the head. There are shelves above storage is below and a pair of cedar-lined hanging lockers. The skipper's stateroom is aft. It features a 78" long, 60" athwartship berth with an actual headboard a comfortable mattress and storage below. A cabinet at the foot of the berth measuring 22" wide and 8" deep. There is additional storage in a cedar lined hanging locker. Cushioned dressing seats measuring 23" x 20" located port and starboard create convenient sitting areas.

Deck

• Double Stainless Steel Anchor Roller
• Plow Anchor
• Chain Rode
• Simpson Lawrence Anchor Windlass
• Furlex Genoa Furling System
• Selden B&R Mast
• In Mast Mainsail Furling
• Rigid Boom Vang
• Stainless Steel Hand Rails
• Adjustable Genoa Tracks
• Lewmar Folding Wheel
• Flexiteak Composite No Maintenance
• Cockpit Cushions
• Full Cockpit Enclosure
• Dodger, Bimini, Connector, Side Curtains
• Stainless Steel Cockpit Arc
• Stainless Steel Dinghy Davits
• Dual Propane Locker
• Walk Through Transom
• Swim Ladder

Electronics

• Raymarine E120 MFD GPS/Chart-plotter/Radar
• Raymarine ST60 Wind Instrument
• Raymarine Speed Instrument
• Raymarine Depth Instrument
• Autohelm Autopilot
• ICOM IC-M424 VHF with Remote Mic
• Bose Entertainment System
• Flat Screen TV
• Cabin Speakers
• Cockpit Speakers
• Weems & Plath Clock

"WINDCHASER" is an original owner, fully optioned 2006 Hunter 38 Mariner Edition. The Mariner package features a Lewmar folding wheel, a more powerful Yanmar 40 Hp engine, and a Bose entertainment system complete with DVD player, Interior and cockpit speakers, a bass subwoofer and a 15-inch flat-screen TV. This vessel also features a Fisher Panda generator, 2 AC/Heating units, stainless steel arch, dinghy davits, full cockpit enclosure with Dodger, Bimini, Connecter and side curtains, full electronics package and an addition movable 110V refrigerator/freezer. "Windchaser" has been well maintained and loved. Call Jim 917-620-5955 for an appointment for a showing.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.