These pretty mini-tonners were the pick of the crop in their racing heyday and, with their roomy accommodation and predictable handling, doubled as excellent pocket cruisers for family sailing between races. Minx had new sails, new standing rigging and a new engine fitted for the start of the 2024 season, but circumstances (and the weather!) conspired against her owners plans and she is now offered for sale. This boat’s superb racing pedigree combined with her cruising capabilities and refreshed rig and motor will provide a simple and great value first cruiser or introduction to racing... read more

We spent the past 4 years cruising on her around the west coast of Scotland. It's an extremely capable little sailboat. But have acquired a new boat so the price reflects the urgency of the sale. She had a major interior refit in 2022 with new cushions and a bulkhead reinforcement. A lot of new electronics all in 2022/2023 including: An autopilot - Raymarine Tillerpilot, Victoron AGM battery with charger, Masthead led tri-colour, Nasa Clipper Duet instruments New Yamaha 6HP engine in 2020 with 25L external tank. New Spinlock clutches in 2021. New plow anchor wi... read more

Hunter Sonata 23' Cruiser-Racer Sailboat Ready for racing or cruising! This well-maintained Hunter Sonata has mainly been raced out of Galway Bay Sailing Club. It features: 2 x Laminate no. 1 Genoas Number 3 jib dacron Main Sail dacron Two spinnakers Fully rigged for racing Racing traveler with dual curved cars All stays have been changed within the last three years. Comes with a fully working Yamaha Malta engine in good condition and a fully working road trailer for easy transport. Contact for more details and pricing.... read more

Ready to cruise or race, Frank the Sonata is reluctantly for sale. With virtually brand new suite of Goacher sails and delivery sails, out board with bracket, log and depth sounder. She is well found below with covered cushions and fitted toilet. Also comes with cradle.... read more

Ready go , race or cruise, Enzo comes with 2 suits of sails Goacher’s and Hydes both in very good condition Enzo has a good racing record, race winner at 2022 nations She comes with a road trailer and detachable cradle Mercury 4 stoke long shaft Instruments and solar panel Full interior Lovely boat ready for a new home... read more

Need to sell my Hunter Sonata Bilge keel as we have moved away and cant take boat. Currently ashore at Marconi club on the Blackwater, Essex. Good all round condition, needs some superficial tidying as I have been unable to attend of late. Two good suits of sails, good recently serviced Tohatsu 6. Recent sea toilet. Depth, log, GPS and radio. Bilge Keel for the Essex mud..... read more

Marketing Description Custom built lifting keel yacht, 1978 Lifting keel, electric motor, the design was loosely based on the Hunter Sonata but with some improvements. She has accommodation for 4 with a porta potti, and comes with a trailer. She underwent a major refurbishment in 2018 including new rigging and sails. One owner from new Mechanical An electrical drive system with a 24V P-drive Folding prop passing through an alternative plug fitted in the outboard well. The engine drive was a 5hp outboard mounted through a well in the aft locker with a removable ... read more

Built in approx 1985. GRP construction with back hull and white superstructure, fin keel, Bermudan sloop rig, 4 berths in 2 cabins, approx 4’10” headroom. Hull below the waterline Coppercoated 2016 and touched up 2024. BUILDER: Hunter Boats, Essex. Number 124. DIMENSIONS: LOA 6.9m 22? 7? LWL 5.6m 18? 5? Beam 2.6m 8? 6? Draught 1.4m 4? 6? Displacement 1115kg 2460lbs Sail Area 19.2sq.m 207sq.ft Designer David Thomas Builder Hunter Boats Hunter Sonata 22, approx 1985, fin, Yamaha 4hp outboard, Tacktic T108 depth and log, Garmin 556 chart plotter, Stainless steel standing riggin... read more

Having previously sold this boat some years ago, she's once again back on our listings. A very popular cruiser/racer. Ample accommodation for 4, with an extensive suite of sails, provides for a well-equipped coastal cruiser or a competitive racer if you desire. Together with a braked twin-axle trailer which also appears to be in good condition, I can highly recommend taking a closer look at the earliest opportunity. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 44 extra photos of this Hunter Sonata 7. ... read more

Boatshed Wales is delighted to present this Hunter Sonata for sale, a renowned British-built racer-cruiser yacht produced by Hunter Boats Limited between 1976 and 1990. Designed by the acclaimed David Thomas, it boasts a durable glass-fibre hull and an iron keel, with over 400 units built—testifying to its enduring popularity and successful design. This fin keel version offers exciting performance for those interested in both racing and fast cruising. The interior layout accommodates up to four people, with four berths, making it ideal for a family or a small group of adults. Addition... read more