Barnacle is a Hunter Delta 25, lift keel version, manufactured in 1982. She is in superb all-round condition, fully ready for the season. The Hunter Delta was designed by the late, great, David Thomas. Around 80 were manufactured between 1980 and 1986 by Hunter Boats. The Delta was, and remains, a very popular & successful trailable cruiser/racer with a fractional rig. The Delta is an ideal first boat if making the step from dinghy sailor/racer to cruising boat owner (as we did). We purchased Barnacle in Feb 2013 and have lovingly improved her over the past 6 years. The replacement ... read more

When I first set foot aboard the then NEW Hunter Pilot at the London Boat Show, circa1996, I was sure that here was a worthy successor to the venerable Westerly Centaur, which I had owned but very recently sold. It seemed to offer all the advantages of the Centaur for family cruising plus a more modern layout and the great luxury of an internal helm for those odd occasions when the weather turns foul! We had seen more than a few of those occasions and the pilot house, Eberspacher heating, hot water etc seemed very appealing, as well as maybe half a knot or so extra performance under sail. That... read more

A Hunter Delta Cruiser/Racer, fractional rig 'Artful Dodger' is sail number 7257 and was factory finished by Hunter Boats. Hydraulic lift keel version, ‘The Dodger’ has been well maintained and serviced and is fully equipped for both cruising and racing. The Topsides and Hull in good condition, she was stripped right back, epoxied and copper coated in 2016. For a 25ft boat, she punches above her weight. This is an ideal yacht for moving from dinghy to a Sailing Yacht and for Club racing. She sails beautifully on all points of sail, she can either take the family ... read more

Construction White GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Hull: copper bottomed 2015 Tiller steering Bilge Keels of cast iron, newly antifouled Engine YANMAR 1GM10 9hp Diesel Engine (New 1995), seawater cooled Shaft drive – three bladed fixed propeller. New anode fitted 2019. New ‘engine stop’ cable fitted 2018 Mast & Boom The mast and boom are silver anodised aluminium. The mast is stepped by an aluminium tabernacle and supported internally by a metal kingpost that runs down to the bilge. Sails Mainsail, new in 2010. (Sail no. 23) Headsail, new in 2010, wi... read more

The Hunter Delta 25 is a popular cruiser racer. She has a lifting keel making her ideal for drying moorings. sandy beaches or harbours for cruising with a young family. Hunters always give a good account of themselves on the club racing scene. Although this boat does not have a trailer she can be trailed behind most family cars. She also has a mast rig for lowering her mast safely without the need of a crane or 4 people. It can be done by one man. She is offered for sale at a very competitive price. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered... read more

Banks Sails (2016/2017) - barely used. New Selden Mast (2015) New Standing and Running Rigging (2015) Raymarine Electronics (2015) including Touchscreen Chartplotter, AIS and VHF with DSC Yanmar 1GM professionally maintained Willing to sell for reduced price without the Banks racing sails. Full inventory and more photos available on request Boat available for viewing in Poole Friendly class association with 40th Anniversary Nationals to be held in Weymouth in July... read more