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The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The interior is like most other boats made of teak. Teak has the advantage of being naturally very oily and therefore water-repellent, which is suitable on boats. The boat is equipped with 3 cabins, 6 berths, a galley, 150.0 liter fresh water capacity, toilet facility and 75.0 liter waste water capacity.
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The boat can enter most marinas as the draft is just about 1.53 - 1.63 meter (5.02 - 5.32 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Hunter 280 is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar diesel engine at 9 hp (6 kW). Calculated max speed is about 4.2 knots
The fuel tank has a capacity of 75.0 liters (19 US gallons, 16 imperial gallons).
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for Hunter 280 is 2.07, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.5 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Hunter 280 is about 141 kg/cm, alternatively 793 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 141 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 793 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.
What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?
What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?
What is Displacement Length Ratio?
What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?
When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 24m 2 (258 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.
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Usage | Length | Diameter | ||
Mainsail halyard | 25.4 m | (83.4 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
Jib/genoa halyard | 25.4 m | (83.4 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
Spinnaker halyard | 25.4 m | (83.4 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
Jib sheet | 8.5 m | (27.8 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
Genoa sheet | 8.5 m | (27.8 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
Mainsheet | 21.2 m | (69.4 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
Spinnaker sheet | 18.6 m | (61.1 feet) | 10 mm | (3/8 inch) |
Cunningham | 3.7 m | (12.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
Kickingstrap | 7.3 m | (24.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
Clew-outhaul | 7.3 m | (24.0 feet) | 8 mm | (5/16 inch) |
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The Hunter 280 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Model | Hunter 280 | ||
Length | 27.75 ft | ||
Beam | 9.63 ft | ||
Draft | 5 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Sail area / displ. | 19.72 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 32.31 % | ||
Displ. / length | 221.33 | ||
Comfort ratio | 19.81 | ||
Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 23.58 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
Displacement | 6500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2100 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.51 knots |
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Rigging | B&R | ||
Sail area (100%) | 428 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 148.37 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 190.02 sq.ft | ||
I | 31.50 ft | ||
J | 9.42 ft | ||
P | 31.67 ft | ||
E | 12 ft |
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 18 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder | Hunter Marine (USA) | ||
Designer | Hunter Design Team/R. Mazza | ||
First built | 1995 | ||
Last built | 1999 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |
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I would appreciate good and bad things about the 280. I'm looking at a 1997, for what that's worth. Any idea how it compares with a similar size Catalina? If you would give me a phone, I'd call you. You can call me if you want. Thanks. Randy (720-482-9956)
Not my first choice For some reason Hunter downsized the 280 compared to the 28.5 and 28. The beam is a foot narrower and the displacement is about 1000 lbs less. Then they went up in size with the 290. I would go with a 28 or 28.5 instead of the 280. The 28 has a sugarscoop transom but the 28.5 has a masthead rig. Catalina 28 is a nice boat but is considerably more expensive. Check the boat info on this site for Hunters and Catalinas. TRy and get on board all the models if you can before making your decision.
I have a Hunter and I like the 280. It is not as big inside but it's cute. The Catalina is a different boat. Different meaning bigger, nicer kitchen and mast head rig. All and all the Hunter 280 is a good boat but make sure it is big enough for you.
I like my 280 I looked at 19 other boats before I made the offer on my 280. My previous boat was a Hunter 380 so it was very difficult to find happiness with a smaller boat. Simply put; I found happiness with the Hunter 280. It is very easy to sail. It backs into the slip easily. The cockpit is large for a 28 footer. I don't feel claustrophobic inside the boat. It is light, bright, and airy. The bed in the aft berth is almost the same size as the 380 and it is a lot larger than the Hunter 28 or 28.5. The swim platform is larger than the 28, which makes getting in and out of the dinghy a lot easier.I believe the 280 is a lot of boat for the money. Yes, I would trade it for a new H326 in a heartbeat, but I don't expect to be swamped by all of the offers.
I bought the 280 I bought a 1998 Hunter 280 this year after comparing it to a 1997 Catalina 28. I liked both boats but went with the 280. It's a great boat to sail and has a lot of room in the cockpit and cabin for 28'. The Catalina was significantly more expensive and I didn't feel that it justified the extra expense.
H280 is a FANTASTIC boat! The H280 is one fantastic boat. I had a 1996 with full keel, mid-boom sheeting, and full bimini. Every marina I visited people asked about it. She sailed through everything. Around Long Island through sun and storms. All the way up the Hudson, hours of motoring, this boat never failed to please.I am a big fan of staying on the hook. The Hunter Cruisepac included almost everything I needed. Inside is bright, airy, and spacious. The rear berth slept 3 on party weekends with the boys and for the weekend away with my girlfriend it was a fantastic place to sleep. The window on the rear bulkhead gave a nice touch of light and cross ventilation during sleep (I wish my 326 was as airy below)We would drop the table and have a big cosy berth, watch DVD's, and then pop up the table for great breakfast from the small but very functional galley.Hot and cold water, a great cooler, and I didnt even mind the alchohol stove which made great crepes no matter what the sea conditions outside.I had the full roach main and as long as u rig the sails to reef easily this boat performs in light and heavy air.Get it. Its a fantastic boat.For reference. I had my boat in NYC a block from the trade center on 9/11. My 280 took me off Manhattan! The boat barely had a scratch in the gelcoat.I bought a 2003 H326 (gotta live right?) and while the extra room and roller furling main is nice, down below it just does not have the same open light feeling. I think more skylight hatches of large size wud be helpful (are you listening Hunter) but my point is the light colors and openess of the 280 feels very large inside. The same goes for the large rounded cockpit.-EdS/V Michaya, NYC
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Well-equipped, cared for and clean Hunter 280 only sailed on freshwater. The interior is very spacious and there is a large swim platform – nice features on a boat this size. The Hunter 280 is easy to sail single-handedly and has enough space to comfortably sail with family and friends. She is a fractional rig with a large mainsail and no backstay, which nicely opens the cockpit up for sailing and entertaining eight people comfortably. The boat was regularly washed, waxed and polished, and bottom every year. She’s ready now to sail in any conditions.
Equipment: Engine:
Total power: 18HP (factory upgrade)
Brand: Yanmar
Model: 2GM20F
Fresh water: 40 gallon
Fuel: 20 gallon
Holding tank: 20 gallon
Accommodations
6’1” headroom
4 opening ports with screens
Forward deck hatch with screen
Teak cabin sole
Nav. Station
Convertible dinette (refinished in 2020)
Window blinds
Hillerange 2-buner propane stove with butcher block top (refinished in 2023)
Seaward 6-gallon hot water heater
Hot and cold pressure water (replaced water pressure motor in 2020)
Portable Refrigerator/Freezer/Fridge 16 Quart(15 Liter), Mini Car Truck RV Boat Fridge Electric Cooler
Electornics
Raytheon Autohelm ST4000
Saturn Acquameter Compass (needs replacing)
Autohelm ST50 Plus Depth Sounder
Autohelm Sealtalk ST50 Plus GPS
AM/FM Bluetooth radio (installed in 2021) with 2 cockpit and 2 cabin speakers
Digital water temperature sensor
2 12v batteries (new 2023)
Battery switch
Shower power
110v batter charger (new in 2019)
AC/DC panel
Multiple AC outlines in cabin
Deck & Hull Equipment
Danforth 13 lbs. anchor with chain and nylon rode
Anochor locker
Anchor roller
Double lifelines
3 lifeline gates (port, starboard, aft)
Stainless steel swim ladder
White deck with grey non-skid
Running lights
Cockpit cushons
Bimini storage cover
Cover for wheel
4 stainless steel hand rails
4 lifejackets
5 dock lines
2 fire extinguishers
Swim transom with 2 seats
Stainless steel rail with 2 seats & drink holders
Tinted windows
Sails & Rigging
Solid boom vang
Furlex Type A roller furling
Spinnaker gear including chute scoop
Mainsheet traveler
Self tailing winches, 2-Lewmar #16 with winch handle
Winch covers
Headsail halyard
1 UK sailmaker Mainsail with Dutchman Sail Flakin System, battens, sailcover
1 UK Sailmaker Jin (roller furling with UV protective canvas)
1 SailsEast Cruising Chute with Chutescoop and lines, multicolored
Mechanical Equipment & engine Details
Engine alarm
Raw water colling system
Manual bilge pump
Automatic electric bilge pump
Wheel steering on console with 4 drink holders and cooler underneath
Fixed propeller
Stuffing box replaced in 2023
Engine and stove fuel shutoff valves
Jabsco Marine Head
Propane tank, up to code Propane Grill Mounted on the stern Pulpit
Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
Wing Keel version: draft = 3.5’.
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A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.
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