The Hunter 272 is an excellent family cruising yacht, balancing ample accommodation and sailing performance and modified to take traditional overlapping furling genoa to improve performance in light winds.
"Pisces" is a very good, well maintained example. Factory built in November 1990. Last full survey 2020. Hull and rig in great condition. Recently antifouled - 2025. Ready to sail away. Lovely boat, great to sail.... read more
Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this Hunter Horizon 273, which was the last model in the popular Hunter range. They have a reputation as comfortable cruising boats with a good sailing performance, partly due to the Hunter 'twin fin' keel re design. The twin keels also provide wider sailing opportunities, for a boat capable of drying-out, cruising rivers and estuaries, but also able to make extended coastal passages.
The running rigging is led aft and is well thought through, being manageable for single handed and family sailors alike. The boat is tidy, with spacious accom... read more