Description

General Specification

Designer: David Thomas
Builder: Hunter Boats
LOA: 6.91m (22ft 8in)
LWL: 5.82m (19ft 1in)
Beam: 2.24m (7ft 4in)
Draft min: 0.36m (1ft 2in)
Draft max: 1.07m (3ft 6in)
Displacement: 1043kg
Ballast: 417kg
Keel: Lifting

Construction

GRP construction
Original gelcoat finish throughout
Double ended/canoe stern
Same hull as earlier Hunter Liberty 22/23 cat ketch
Cast iron centre plate/lifting keel
Transom mounted lifting rudder
Large self draining cockpit (new treadmaster non-slip)
Outboard well
Hull copper coated (2021, not launched since)
Removable custom-built doghouse over companionway hatch
Windows upgraded to 10mm acrylic with 2mm polycarbonate on inside creating rudimentary ‘double glazing’
New Houdini deck hatch
New good quality air vents
Cabin roof/deckhead insulated
Currently shed stored on trailer
No recent survey report

Mechanical & Electrical

6hp Tohatsu long shaft outboard motor with charging coil (2021, unused and still under warranty)
Outboard motor mounted inboard in well
Portable fuel tank
Tiller steering
Outboard lock
2 x 12V Optima 140AH batteries (2021)
New (2021) wiring to waterproof 12V switch panels
30W solar panel with dedicated MPPT solar charge controller
Second smaller solar panel

Rigging & Sails

Gaff Sloop rig
Wood mast/spars
Recent new stainless steel standing rigging
New running rigging
Mainsail (by Sanders Sails, slab reefing, fair condition)
Jib (by Sanders Sails, roller reefing, good condition)
Sail cover

Accommodation

3 berths in 1 cabin
Bespoke wooden saloon table fitted on mast compression post (cleverly doubles as boards for widening forward berths)
Galley with Origo 3000 alcohol/meths stove (2021, 2 burners) and sink (manual cold supply with Whale hand pump and 20l tank)
Separate heads compartment with new composting toilet available by negotiation
Hanging locker
Charcoal burner (very effective we’re told!)
Brass oil lamp
12V cabin lights
12V charging socket (cigar lighter type)
Upholstery in good order and fully recovered 2024
Curtains and floor coverings where fitted
Sitting headroom

Equipment

Navigation Equipment
2 x compasses
NASA Clipper depth and log (2021)
Navman chartplotter
Tiller pilot
Masthead tri colour light (2021, LED, rewired with tinned wire)
Deck level navigation lights (2021, LED)
Barometer

Safety Equipment
Boat Safety Scheme certificate to 2025 (allowing use of boat on inland waterways)
Fire extinguishers
Carbon monoxide alarm
12V auto bilge pump
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails
Stanchions and guardwire
Wood handrails to coachroof and doghouse
Webbing jackstays

Deck Equipment
14lb CQR anchor with 5m 6mm galvanised chain, ~30m warp and new stainless steel shackle
Bow roller
Various mooring warps
Various fenders
Cockpit dodgers
Habitent cockpit enclosure (2021, unused, as new)

Other
Twin axle, braked road trailer (built for Cornish Crabber but fits Hunter Minstrel very well, 5 recent new tyres, hubs recently wax oiled)
Additional miscellaneous small items available by negotiation (mostly related to vendor’s cruising plans, e.g.: Dyneema rope for emergency rigging, spare turn buckles, sail repair equipment, etc.)

Remarks:

This Hunter Minstrel 23 has been the subject of a comprehensive 18 month renovation and refit (with many thousands having been spent in total) in preparation for a long distance cruise including Biscay and possible transatlantic crossings which has sadly since been cancelled due to ill health. This very pretty double-ender is therefore understood to be presented in a very good condition throughout.

With her shallow draft, the Hunter Minstrel 23 is a versatile and capable little ‘go anywhere’ cruising yacht which can also take advantage of cheap drying moorings, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership. This example is being sold complete with a good road trailer (which the vendor has towed for some 200+ miles), making her well suited to trailer sailing and exploring waters away from home. And with the recent expenditure and care that’s been lavished on her, together with her recently copper-coated hull, she should require little ongoing maintenance for some time to come, making her ideal for a single person, couple or small family new to sailing, or perhaps for someone looking to downsize and wishing to spend more time sailing and less time working!

This boat is seriously for sale and offers will be considered.

Specifications

Disclaimer

Topsail Marine Yacht Brokers is acting as brokers only and unless stated otherwise the vendor is not selling in the course of business. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of vessel particulars is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate employ an independent qualified agent to carry out a survey and/or sea/river trial. Vessels are offered subject to prior sale, amendment or withdrawal without notice.

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