Description

This is a truly great example of this bilge keel Hunter Channel 323 and she has been very well cared for. "Dipper" boasts a good inventory and is ready for the season ahead, with a 2024 survey report available. She really must be viewed to be appreciated. Laying in Essex


Viewing by appointment only through our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681

Specifications

Accommodation

Six/seven berths in three cabins including the saloon. Good standing headroom throughout. V berth cabin forward with lockers and shelves either side. Door to saloon with centre double leaf folding table and twin settee berths. The L shaped galley is to starboard with plenty of stowage, two stainless steel sinks with a hot & cold pressurised fresh water supply, gas cooker with grill and oven and fridge. The forward facing chart table is to port. Aft of the chart table is the heads compartment with marine toilet, sink and stowage. The double aft cabin is accessed past the galley and has a good amount of stowage. Curtained throughout.

Construction

Moulded by Hunter Boats Ltd in 1998 and launched in 1999. Hull number 58. White grp hull with rubbing strakes. Hull epoxied from new. White grp coach roof with moulded non skid decks. Self draining cockpit and anchor well. Cast iron twin bilge keels. Tiller steering. Stainless steel safety rails, guard wires and stanchions. Teak coach roof hand rails. Large cockpit locker.


Last surveyed in Spring 2024

Equipment

10kg Bruce anchor with approximately 40m of chain - 2023
Manual Lewmar anchor windlass
Cockpit enclosure
Sprayhood
Mainsail cover/stackpack
Various fenders and warps
Boarding ladder
Yamaha 230 inflatable dinghy
3.5hp Tohatsu engine
5kg kedge anchor with chain and warp

Navigation Equipment

Suunto steering compass
Autohelm tri-data - speed, log & depth
Navico Axis RT1400+ DSC VHF
Raymarine handheld VHF
MLR FX312 GPS
Raymarine ST2000 autopilot - 2023
NASA navtex

Engine(s)

Located under the companionway stairs is the Nanni marine diesel engine fitted new in 1998. 21hp, 3 cylinders, freshwater cooled via a heat exchanger. Shaft driven to a fixed 2 bladed propeller. Rope cutter. Single lever controls. Approximately 40 litre fuel tank. Approximately 680 engine hours.

New rear engine mounts, cutlass bearing and Aquaseal stern gland - 2024

Electrics

Two 12 volt domestic batteries - 2023
12 volt engine start battery - 2023
Alternator charging
240 volt shorepower system with outlets
Immersion heater

Safety Equipment

Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
Gas alarm
Deck light
Manual bilge pump