1997 Hunter 430

Hunter 430 built in 1997, designed by Warren Luhrs. This spacious cruising yacht features a bulb/wing keel and wheel steering. It is powered by a Volvo MD22P 50hp engine, equipped with a Max Power Bowthruster and a Lugger Genset. The mainsail was replaced in 2014, and the standing rigging was also updated in 2014. Accommodations for 6 are available in 2 cabins plus the saloon. The yacht includes air conditioning units both fore and aft, and two holding tanks. It is well-equipped for liveaboard cruising, with ample navigation and safety gear. The yacht has been in private British ownership since 2008 and is priced at £49,900.Yacht has a berth with lease until May 2028 available for the new owner to take benefit of.  There is no charge for this, it is included in the sale. Does not include water/electricity or maintenance costs.ConstructionBuilt by Hunter Marine, USA in 1997Designed by Warren LuhrsWhite GRP hull deck & structureBulb/wing keelSpade rudderWheel steeringLOA: 43’0 / 13.1m   LWL: 38’ / 11.6m   Beam: 14’ / 4.2m   Draft: 4’11 / 1.5m   Displacement: 13,250 kgEnginesVolvo Penta 50hp MD22-P (original)Engine hours on purchase in 2008: 1,650 – since then a new dial/counter was installed, now reading 1,003.6 hrsLast serviced in 2023/24 seasonVolvo gear boxShaft drive to 3 bladed Kiwi propNumerous sparesMax Power tunnel bowthruster CT80 – installed in 2009   Lugger generator 073 - 4.7 kva (727 hrs)Electrics12 & 220v systems + shore powerCharging by engine and shore power4 domestic batteries (2019)1 engine start battery2 x 12v Varta Bow thruster batteries (2024)Sterling Inverter 2kw sinewaveSterling battery charger 80ah200w solar panels (MPPT controller drops to 12v on the system)TanksFuel: 1 tank 200 ltrs (Aluminum)Water: 2 x tanks total 600 ltrs (plastic)Holding: 2 x tanks total 100 ltrs (plastic)Rig & SailsSloop riggedStanding rigging last replaced in 2014 (s/s)Z sparsMainsail: Stack pack, white, in dacron by Quantum Sails (2014)Genoa: Profurl system, white, in dacron by Quantum Sails (2008)Cruising chute: Nylon by Quantum Sails (2008)Mainsail – lazy bag system, stacking, standard hankStaysail – KarverCruising Chute – Karver top down systemGenoa – 140% radial cruising laminateSelf tacking jib – 2023 (one sail)3 x Lewmar 44 genoa winches2 x Lewmar 40 spinnaker winches1 x Lewmar 48 electric halyard winch2 x Lewmar 30 mast winchesNavigationAutohelm ST7000 autopilot (2004)Autohelm ST60 echo sounder (1997)Autohelm ST60 speed/wind/log (1997)Autohelm NavcenterGarmin 18 HD+ Radar (2021)Garmin GPSGarmin Map 4012 PlotterApelco VHFNasa NavtexRitchie compass (1997)Fruno GPT 7000F at helmAccommodationAccommodation for 6 berths in 2 cabins including saloon berths, with 1.98m headroom.Teak interior.Saloon converts into a triple berth. Cream leather upholstery.Forecabin has a large double berth to starboard side, with seat and vanity unit to port side. En-suite heads with WC, sink, and shower.Aft Cabin also has a large double berth, plus plenty of storage and hanging locker. En-suite heads, with separate shower.DomesticForward air conditioning 16000 BTU (240v or gen) original.Aft air conditioning 7000 BTU (240v or gen). Installed 2022Seaward Gimballed 3-burner oven/grill12v Fridge/freezer. CoolmaticSeparate freezer belowS/S sinksMicrowave. GoldstarPressurized hot & cold waterSeaward CalorifierCutlery & Crockery, Cooking utensils.Radio/CD playerEquipmentSimpson Lawrence electric windlass (1500W)25 kg Rocna anchor (100m of 8mm chain)25 kg FOB anchor (25m of 10m chain + 50m rope)Bruce anchor (20kg) spare anchorWash down pumpChain counterAdditional rope and warpsFendersBoarding ladderSprayhoodWinter cover.Navigation lights.Dodgers.Deck showerTendersJoker Rib 2.8mMercury outboard 5hp (serviced 2023)Safety4 x life jackets3 x fire extinguishers1 x manual bilge pumpJack staysLife buoyEmergency tillerRadar reflectorFire blanketSolenoid control for gasThe condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.Title Documents And TaxList of all documents seen prior to setting details live for marketing.Current British (Part 1) RegistryBill of Sale to current owners (2008)Copy of old Belgium Certificate of RegistrationCopy - Bill of Sale (Nov 2005)Copy - VAT invoice Mauraut Fleet Mgmt to previous owner (Nov 2005)Copy - old Dutch ANWB Registry, Mauraut Fleet Mgmt (2002)Copy of Bill of Sale (Nov 2001)Copy - Mauraut Fleet Mgmt Tax Declaration (Holland)(2001)Copy of Greek import documentation to Greek owner (1997)Copy - Declaration of Conformity (23rd April 1997)Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paidAlways in Greece - Before & after Brexit (Lefkas Marina Brexit letter to confirm)Disclaimer And Travelling To InspectThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith. 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