Here is a tidy Hunter Minstrel 23 for sale. This is a 3-berth swing keel yacht, that some would consider a cheaper yet classy alternative to Cornish Shrimpers.
The vendor is selling ‘Misty’ now as the family are ready to own a larger boat, but they have very much enjoyed owning her.
This is a classic Hunter – with its tell-tale lovely red sails, and this particular model has baby blue hull, 30cm minimum draft and strong bilge keels which are perfect for coastal and estuary exploration.
Paperwork we are holding for this yacht includes:
Certified copy of the VAT Invoice dated September 1989 and an accompanying letter confirming this from Hunter Boats Ltd
Original RYA Bill of Sale to the current owners (2020)
Engine service inc. new impeller and spark plugs (Apr 2024)
Invoices for engine servicing 2014, 2005 and 2004
Invoice for the new engine (2004)
This boat is currently in the water at Northney Marina and available for viewings with us 6 days a week.
The specification includes:
Yamaha F8, 8hp 4-stroke engine believed to have less than 100 hours (new in 2004)
iCom IC-M421 DSC VHF radio
LOA: 23 ft / 7.01m
Beam: 7.35 ft / 2.2m
Draft: 1.18 ft / 0.35m approx. minimum
Draft: 3.51 ft / 1.06m approx. maximum
No of berths: 3
Max. headroom: 5.6 ft
Blue GRP hull, white deck
Navy antifouling (painted December 2023)
Bow roller
Pulpit rail
Bow foredeck rails
Deck hatch
Bow anchor locker
Removable swim ladder
22 ltr fuel capacity
Max speed: 5knts
Cruising speed: 3 knts
Manual fire extinguisher
Battery switch
Navigation lights
Compass
Clock
Barometer
Berths:
Quarter berth Double berth
Chart table
Side windows
Under seat storage
Galley:
Portable gas stove
Cup/bottle storage
Cupboard
Under floor storage
Heads:
Separate toilet compartment with a portable toilet and privacy curtain
Additional accessories:
Warps
Fenders
Boat hook
Anchor
Sails:
Original mainsail described as having low usage but has some age-related baggage
Original Jib in similar condition to above
Keel:
Swinging keel made of GRP
Mast & rigging:
Wooden mast, boom and yard, overhauled in May 2022
New yard in July 2024
Notes:
We have been informed by the vendor that the log and depth sounder are not functioning - believed to also not be wired in.
This boat is currently in the water at Northney Marina and available for viewings with us 6 days a week.
Jaykay Marine Sales
Northney Marina
Hayling Island, PO11 0NH
Email: sales@jaykaymarine.co.uk
Tel: 02392 468 448