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1997 Hunter Legend 280

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Specifications

Make Hunter
Model Legend 280
Year 1997
Length 27.8ft (8.5m)
Beam 2.94m
Draft 1.07m
Hull Material GRP/fibreglass
Engine Yanmar 2GM20 18hp
Fuel Type diesel
Location Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

Displacement
2,948 kg
Name of boat
Tonic
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
  • Compass
  • Depth sounder
  • Log/speed
  • Wind speed/direction indicator
  • Autopilot
  • Navigation Lights
  • Anchor
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Boarding ladder
  • Boathook
  • Clock
  • Barometer
  • Battery charger
  • Spray hood
  • Genoa
  • Main Sail
  • Battery
  • Bimini
  • Number of cabins

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Description

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><span><p></p><h5></h5><p>Hunter yachts have a reputation for packing a lot of accommodation into their boats and the Legend 280 is no exception. There is room for up to 6 to stay on board and the full cockpit enclosure provides a good deal of extra covered space. A yard storage cradle is included in the sale.</p><p>Construction:</p><p>GRP construction in White gelcoat finish. Shallow draft wing keel (1.07m draft), spade rudder with wheel steering.</p><p>Mechanicals:</p><p>Powered by a Yanmar 2GM20 18hp inboard diesel with shaft driven 2 bladed propeller. The engine cover can be fully removed giving excellent access for maintenance. 2 x 12V batteries (new June 2025) provide engine start and domestic power, these charging via the engine and a shore power battery charger.</p><p>Rigging and sails:</p><p>Bermudan Sloop with deck stepped alloy mast and spars, stainless wire standing rigging. Slab reefing Mainsail with Lazy jack Bag and roller furling Genoa. New Gooseneck fitted.</p><p>Accommodation:</p><p>6 Berths with fore and aft doubles and 2 single settee / berths. The open plan layout gives a sense of space. Practical galley area with sink, pressurised hot and cold water, twin burner gas hob, ice box and storage. Separate heads with holding tank, sink and shower. The full cockpit enclosure provides a great extra living space. LED lights throughout</p><p>Inventory:</p><p>Compass</p><p>Depth / log/ speed</p><p>Wind speed and direction</p><p>Navigation lights</p><p>Autopilot</p><p>Anchor with chain and warp</p><p>Bilge pump</p><p>Boarding ladder</p><p>Boathook</p><p>Clock</p><p>Barometer</p><p> </p><p>Disclaimer: The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.</p>
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Monthly Finance Payment
£182
£15,721 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £23
Maintenance £37
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £643/mo
True Monthly Cost
£825
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 22% Running costs 78%
Total Interest
£6,086
Total Cost (finance)
£24,581

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