So right you are Robert. I met Warren a few times at different events. Listened to him speak at a couple. Very impressive guy. Thanks for the extra info.

Robert Mazza, You did some excellent work at Hunter. Your statements about Hunter's very successful line of boats dating back to the seventies up to today are bang on. Hunter never had any illusions about competing with Swan, Baltic, Hinckley, or even somewhat upscale manufacturers such as S2, CSY, Valiant, C&C, Tartan, and others. Many of these brands built for genuine blue water capability, safety, and seaworthiness, but that is not what most people want in a boat. The typical boater, even one who buys a large boat, never goes more than a few miles offshore, and most never leave sight of land. The owners of Hunter knew this and targeted the largest percentage of the market effectively. Hunter very rightly targeted the market for sailors who wanted to do mostly coastal family cruising, day sailing, club events such as raft-ups and club races, all in fair weather. Hunter targeted the market of sailors who want a low priced large boat that pleases their family and who have control over what weather the boat is likely to encounter due to the daysailing and coastal cruising emphasis. This market turned out to be the vast majority of general public sailors. There are far more people who can afford to pay two hundred thousand for a forty or so foot Hunter than a million or more for a Hinckley of the same length. As an added bonus, the Hunter has an interior which is better suited for the typical general public sailor. The fact that Hunter is still in business after the market crash of 2008 is testament to the marketing genius and commitment to building a reasonably well made, safe, roomy boat for a decent price. Most other manufacturers who built for this market are out of business, and not for lack of quality, or they are catering to the rich.

"don't buy" as a come-on-in strapline is a bit naff and overused, time it was dumped by bloggers and vloggers. But very happy with this gentleman's reviews, and now trawling the internet for Hunters since I'm in the market. Sad that some people and journalists just have to have a kicking stool, Hunters might bounce back as a 'must have' one day🙃.

@@mboyer68 Good question I would be very interested to know myself.

God Bless you for your contribution to the Sailing ⛵️ World and helping us smaller budget Families have a wonderful Vessel that’s forgiving and easy to Sail well even with low experience. I appreciate it even though I’m very experienced I now find value in an excellent design over sparkly nifty luxury items 😏❤️🖖🏼 Fair Winds Good Sir! 💨

Fred, what size hunter did you take out the gate. Would you take a 36 out?

@@debbyhight8573 Yes. That was our size range for going out with classes. Typically 36-38. And of course up into the forty plus length, but mostly 36-38. Additionally we had these boats insured for ocean a properly equipped. With all safety gear and beyond. But yes, Hunter 36 just fine properly maintained and equipped. A key factor is being equipped safely. If going more that just poking your nose out the Gate, epirb, mob strobe, life raft, good ground tackle and of course all the coat guard requirements, spare parts, tools vhf, proper navigational tools and know how to use them etc. N. Cal can have some challenging conditions and that includes cold water that you wouldn’t want to be in very long. So at least something that can get you out of the water and an EPIRB. I carry an EPIRB everywhere I sail. Even bay. But yes, have spent a lot of time and miles off shore N CA. In a hunter 36.

I concur, my wife and I are in our fifty’s and sixty’s. We sail our Hunter 41 along the coasts of New England and most of Long Island. The boat is easy for two to handle. It’s never let us down even some crazy pop up squalls that seem to have become violent. I’ve been sailing since 1982 on all kinds of boats and I don’t know what the dig about Hunter is all about.

Mine will go damn near up wind

I like my Hunter 356. I have noticed that many of the worst Hunter bashers don't even own a boat.

Hull speed 9 knots. I was shocked when I saw a hull speed of 16.65. I did not notice it was Km/h as typically stated.

He is biased.

My last boat was a Tartan 37 CB. Loved it. A really sweet S & S design. One of the most well behaved easily sailed boats that I have ever sailed. And as a charter Captain and Instructor I have sailed many! It balanced well, sailed well in both heavy and light airs. And I rarely needed to put the board down. About the only time that you would need to put it down is clawing off a lee shore or racing upwind. It was a 1983 and I sold her last year.

Nice to see someone who owns a 410 with actual experience with other boats. Do you feel that the 410 tend to hobby horse a little? I have read reviews that mentioned they tended so at certain angles of wind. I have been eyeing one for sale at a good price.

Have you ever done any open ocean passages on it? I keep being drawn to the Hunters as a live aboard, but keep hearing so many different opinions 😔

Lived aboard my Hunter 375 for 6 years...loved it.

small inside big outside

After looking at boats when I was younger I settled on a Hunter 42 Passage. Almost mine but a bike accident took that away.

Hey Simon. Is there a way I could contact you? My wife and I love the hunters( also what we can affoard) we feel we can get a good boat for the money spent. However, we want a permanent loveaboard, travel the world, circumnavigate with two kids. I work from home so no problem at all. The only concern we have is the reputation of Hunter from what we can tell on forums as explained on this video. Since you made a delivery crossing oceans etc.. can you please let us know what hunter to buy , what boat to avoid etc... thanks Sammy

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While I have a 45 Passage, i will say that i think Hunters are very comfortable for cruising, as noted they're open and very livable. I find the quality better than other boats in their class (beneteau and jeanneau for example).