Hunter Horizon 273 Twin Keels
- Boat REF# · 344040
- LOA · 8.31m
- Year · 1992
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 9hp, Yanmar 1GM10 (1992)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | David Thomas |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Boats Limited |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 25.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 9hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Yanmar 1GM10 (1992) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | Folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Last antifouled in, June 2025
Last anode change in, June 2025
New seals to the water pump
Engine last serviced and winterised, in 2023
Engine stop cable replaced
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.31m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.74m |
| Draft Max | 0.99m |
| Displacement | 2,214kg |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Zspars Aluminium spars (1992) with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () Stack Pack, Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
Carbon Spinnaker pole
Sails look to be lightly used
Large Genoa
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 1 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Plastic fuel tank
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Cool box
Tap requires servicing in the galley
Original cream eliptical basin in the heads
Sea toilet inlet, requires servicing
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Curtains | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Cool box
Tap requires servicing in the galley
Original cream eliptical basin in the heads
Sea toilet inlet, requires servicing
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Plough)
Anchor chain
Grapnel kedge anchor
Cockpit cushions
New warps and fenders, in 2022
Sparayhood canvas requires servicing, or replacing
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver |
New GPSMAP 751xs Chartplotter, in 2022
Tiller pilot
Wireless wind instrument
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Danbuoy |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Lifebuoy and light
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this Hunter Horizon 273, which was the last model in the popular Hunter range. They have a reputation as comfortable cruising boats with a good sailing performance, partly due to the Hunter 'twin fin' keel re design. The twin keels also provide wider sailing opportunities, for a boat capable of drying-out, cruising rivers and estuaries, but also able to make extended coastal passages.
The running rigging is led aft and is well thought through, being manageable for single handed and family sailors alike. The boat is tidy, with spacious accommodation that is comfortable to use both at sea and in port and with a separate aft double cabin.
When I visited the boat I was struck by its great potential for good sailing performance and spacious, comfortable accommodation. With many uses and positive features, this boat has lots to offer singlehanded and group sailors or small families alike.
The owners comment 'the boat sails well, with a good turn of speed and handles well in close quarters'.
If you would like any further information or to arrange a personal viewing, then please contact our office and we would be pleased to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since October 2022
Why are you selling her?
Looking for smaller boat for the river Crouch
Where have you sailed her?
South and East coasts and rivers