7/24/09,

Hunter 280, 1997, Washington, North Carolina, $33,900, price reduced 9/11/09 to $32,500

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1997 Hunter 280

  • VERY lightly used (i.e., less than 200 hrs. on inboard, 18 hp Yanmar diesel engine), shoal draft sailboat in very good condition. Except for one, 5-day trip, day-sailed only.

    Specifications:

  • LOA 27'9"
  • LWL 23'7"
  • Beam 9'7.5"
  • Draft 3'6"
  • Ballast 2,100 lbs.
  • Displacement 6,500 lbs.
  • Sail area 428 sq. ft.
  • I = 31'6"
  • J = 9'5"
  • P = 31'8"
  • E = 12'
  • Mast height from water line = 42’
  • Headroom = 6'1"

    Rigging:

  • Full batten mainsail and 110% jib (with sunbrella cover on jib)
  • Jiffy reefing (2 reefing points on mainsail)
  • Fractional rig
  • Two self-tailing winches
  • Five halyard stoppers
  • Internal halyards
  • Inboard genoa tracks with cars
  • Manual boom vang
  • Anodized aluminum mast and boom
  • Windex wind vane
  • Furlex roller-furling system for jib
  • Sailcover for mainsail
  • All lines led aft to cockpit
  • Messenger line for spinnaker halyard
  • Adjustable topping lift

    Deck/Hull:

  • Bow pulpit
  • Stainless stern rail with seats
  • Double lifelines with stanchions
  • Mooring cleats (4)
  • Handrails
  • Anchor-well in bow
  • Anchor roller
  • Molded-in, two-tone non-skid deck
  • Stainless steel swim ladder
  • Protective rubrail throughout
  • Shoal draft, lead wing keel
  • Seacocks (4)

    Cockpit:

  • Large, rounded cockpit
  • Contoured helmsman seat
  • Large cockpit seat locker (lazerette)
  • Two swim transom seats
  • Walk-through transom with integrated platform
  • Wrap-around coamings
  • Lighted compass (Saturn)
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Wheel steering

    Electrical:

  • Dual 12V batteries with switch
  • Running lights
  • Automatic bilge pump
  • Dockside power with chord
  • Multiple AC outlets in cabin
  • Mast steaming light and anchor light
  • Multiple cabin lights
  • AC/DC switch panel
  • Cabin fan

    Electronics:

  • VHF radio in cabin
  • Depth finder at steering wheel
  • Speed indicator at steering wheel

    Cabin:

  • Hardwood trim
  • Teak and holly cabin sole
  • Opening ports (4)
  • Cabin forward hatch
  • Dinette table, converts to berth
  • V-berth (expands to adult size)
  • Hanging locker (port side)
  • Fully enclosed head with Jabsco marine toilet, 20 gal. holding tank, and
  • Odorsafe hose
  • Pressure water in galley and head
  • Hand-held shower in head
  • Molded vanity with Corian counter and mirror
  • Fabric cushions
  • Athwartship aft stateroom w/ king size sleeping room
  • Folding window shades for all windows
  • Sleeping for six

    Galley:

  • Designer sink
  • Hot/cold pressure water
  • Two burner alcohol stove w/ cutting board (used twice)
  • Laminated countertop
  • Deep, large, well-insulated icebox
  • 40 gal. fresh water tank
  • Set of 4 dishes, bowls, and mugs in special storage area (never used)
  • Multiple storage cabinets and areas
  • Fold-out small table

    Auxiliary Power:

  • 18 hp inboard Yanmar diesel engine (2GMF20), freshwater cooled, with < 200 hrs.
  • 20 gal. fuel tank
  • Hinged engine cover box (with sound insulation) forms steps in companionway
  • Gore stuffing box packing for cool operation

    General Safety Group:

  • 17 lb. Danforth style anchor
  • Life jackets (4) and throwable seat cushions/preservers (5)
  • Emergency flares
  • Fire extinguishers (2)
  • Handheld horn
  • Dock lines and large docking fenders (4)
  • Boat hooks (2)

    Extras:

  • U.S. Coast Guard documented
  • Dutchman sail flaking system on mainsail (much better than lazy jacks)
  • Handheld GPS
  • 22 lb. Lewmar claw style anchor with 15 ft. galvanized chain, and 150' 1/2 in. rode
  • Never used, two, 33lb. Lewmar claw style storm anchors each with 100' 1/2 in. rode
  • Cockpit cushions for all seating areas
  • Stereo AM/FM radio with CD player and 2 interior speakers
  • Upgraded holding tank and water tank electronic monitors
  • DC outlet at steering console in cockpit and in galley
  • Leather steering wheel cover
  • Sunbrella cover for steering console
  • Mid-boom mainsheet and traveler system
  • Full cockpit bimini cover with window
  • Custom companionway dodger with isinglass windows
  • Full companionway screen
  • Screens for all opening ports and front bow hatch
  • Whisker pole with SS loop attachment on mast
  • Battery charger
  • Solar battery charger
  • Solar vent fan on bow hatch
  • Ignition starter relay on engine
  • 8 ft. inflatable dinghy (has a slight water leak that needs repair)
  • Bottom painted (w/ Micron extra in 7/08; won’t need another until 2010)
  • Numerous extra parts, tools, shackles, chain, lines
  • Extra handheld VHF rechargeable radio
  • Docking fender boards (2)
  • Radar reflector
  • Decoy owl
  • All owner's manuals for all equipment

    Email Ed at edward_sabornie@ncsu.edu
    or phone (919) 469-9686

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