Hunter Minstrel 23

Here is a tidy Hunter Minstrel 23 for sale. This is a 3-berth swing keel yacht, that some would consider a cheaper yet classy alternative to Cornish Shrimpers.

The vendor is selling ‘Misty’ now as the family are ready to own a larger boat, but they have very much enjoyed owning her.

This is a classic Hunter – with its tell-tale lovely red sails, and this particular model has baby blue hull, 30cm minimum draft and strong bilge keels which are perfect for coastal and estuary exploration.

This boat is currently in the water at Northney Marina and available for viewings with us 6 days a week.

The specification includes:

Yamaha F8, 8hp 4-stroke engine believed to have less than 100 hours (new in 2004)

iCom IC-M421 DSC VHF radio

LOA: 23 ft / 7.01m

Beam: 7.35 ft / 2.2m

Draft: 1.18 ft / 0.35m approx. minimum

Draft: 3.51 ft / 1.06m approx. maximum

No of berths: 3

Max. headroom: 5.6 ft

Blue GRP hull, white deck

Navy antifouling (painted December 2023)

Bow roller

Pulpit rail

Bow foredeck rails

Deck hatch

Bow anchor locker

Removable swim ladder

22 ltr fuel capacity

Max speed: 5knts

Cruising speed: 3 knts

Manual fire extinguisher

Battery switch

Navigation lights

Compass

Clock

Barometer

Berths:

Quarter berth Double berth

Chart table

Side windows

Under seat storage

Galley:

Portable gas stove

Cup/bottle storage

Cupboard

Under floor storage

Heads:

Separate toilet compartment with a portable toilet and privacy curtain

Additional accessories:

Warps

Fenders

Boat hook

Anchor

Sails:

Original mainsail described as having low usage but has some age-related baggage

Original Jib in similar condition to above

Keel:

Swinging keel made of GRP

Mast & rigging:

Wooden mast, boom and yard, overhauled in May 2022

New yard in July 2024

Notes:

We have been informed by the vendor that the log and depth sounder are not functioning - believed to also not be wired in.

Paperwork we are holding for this yacht includes:

Certified copy of the VAT Invoice dated September 1989 and an accompanying letter confirming this from Hunter Boats Ltd

Original RYA Bill of Sale to the current owners (2020)

Invoice for the new engine (2004)

Invoices for engine servicing 2014, 2005 and 2004

This boat is currently in the water at Northney Marina and available for viewings with us 6 days a week.