1986 Hunter Liberty 23 & Trailer - 6,000 For Quick Sale Before Mid-January!

Status : NOT FOR SALE

Lying : SW Scotland - Viewing strictly by appointment through Topsail

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General Specification

Designer : David Thomas
Builder : Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK)
LOA : 6.91m (22ft 8in)
LWL : 5.82m (19ft 1in)
Beam : 2.24m (7ft 4in)
Draft : 0.36m (1ft 2in)
Maximum Draft : 1.07m (3ft 6in)
Keel : Centreboard with bilge keels

Construction

• GRP construction
• Original gelcoat finish (in good order, light blue hull, cream superstructure)
• Double ended/canoe stern
• Heavy cast iron centre plate (recent new bolt) with cast iron bilge keels
• Lifting rudder
• Large self draining cockpit
• Outboard well
• Last surveyed December 2021

Rigging & Sails

• Bermudan Cat Ketch rig
• Twin unstayed alloy masts with alloy booms
• 2 x tan sails (recently renewed, very good condition)
• Sail area (by design) : 15.79 m2 (170 ft2)

Mechanical & Electrical

• 4hp Mariner long shaft four stroke outboard motor (full service 2021)
• Tiller steering
• 12V battery (recent)
• 12V switch panel

Accommodation

• 3 berths in 1 cabin
• Berth cushions in good condition (stored in house over winter)
• Small galley area housing single burner stove (gas canister fuelled), space for washing up bowl and folding worktop
• Small folding table
• Separate heads compartment (with roll-up 'door') with chemical toilet (new) and sink (hand pumped cold supply)
• 12V cabin lights
• Gimballed oil lamp

Equipment

• RM piggy-back twin axle braked road trailer with 4 wheel trolley and ramp (recent new tyres, spare wheel, light board, tows well)
• Compass
• GPS & depth sounder
• Combined port & starboard, plus all round white (hoisted when in use) battery operated navigation lights
• Bruce type anchor with chain
• Various fenders
• Mooring warps

Remarks

Vendor's Remarks
In 1984 Hunter yachts UK upgraded their Cat Ketch rigged Liberty yacht range by increasing the ballast ratio up to 40% & increasing the sail area also. The already stable hull shape made the Hunter Liberty 23 model a better than ever shallow draft 3 berth cruising yacht for short handed & single handed sailing. Suitable for such areas as the east coast & the Norfolk Broads or similar waters of the UK. There are just two ropes/sheets that control the two Bermudian style sails. Erecting the two reinforced alloy masts are simple & possible by one/two persons depending upon their physical ability. What sets this yacht apart from others is the ability to sail upwind in very shallow water with the plate fully raised. Plus the ability to dry out upright for anchoring & mooring or beaching. Add the ability to tow to other sailing areas & launch from the 4 wheel trolley keeping the braked road trailer out of the water. Making the HUNTER LIBERTY 23 a very well thought out British trailer sailer small yacht.

SPECIAL OFFER!: PRICE REDUCED from £7,495 (including December 2021 survey report) to £6,000 for quick sale before mid-January 2022!

DELIVERY: Lying Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. The vendor is willing to deliver the vessel within the UK for the cost of fuel and any other expenses incurred.

PLEASE NOTE: The vendor is selling in the course of business, but is not registered for VAT.