2005 Hunter 38

Working Sail Area : 840.66 sq ft

The new Hunter 38 replaces the popular 386, the last of which rolled out of the Florida plant May 27, 2004 following a highly successful seven year run. Hunter's famed designer and racer Glenn Henderson returned to the drawing board with one focus in mind. "Our goal was to design a boat that was an exceptionally comfortable cruiser, yet offered outstanding performance and easy handling," said Henderson. "Our new 38 has met -- and exceeds -- expectations." The 38 is Hunter's largest mid-size cruiser in its fleet. While Hunter is quick to acknowledge that the market is competitive in this class, the company believes it is a powerful niche and is confident its new boat will make waves due to its many innovations. In addition, the appearance of the boat itself offers an optional departure featuring red stripes, a red Hunter logo and linen bimini top.

• Halyard Stowage Wells
• Cockpit Storage Locker
• Integral Cockpit Grabrail & Fold-Out Table
• Hinging Helmsman Seat
• Hot/Cold Transom Shower
• Manual Bilge Pump - High Volume
• Steering Pedestal with Single Lever Engine Control, Wheel Brake, Lighted Compass, Handrail, and Drink Holders
• Walk-Through Transom w/Swim Platform

• AC Electrical Outlets
• Built-in Dish Storage Cabinet with Fan and Light
• Built-In Waste Bin
• Double Stainless Sinks
• Genuine Corian® Countertops
• 2 Burner LPG, Gimbaled Stove w/Oven
• Handrails
• Galley Splash Guard
• Microwave
• (6) Plates, Bowls & Mugs
• Storage Cabinets and Drawers
• Front Loading Refrigerator

• Danforth-Type Anchor and Line
• Automatic Engine Room Fire Extinguishing System
• Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors
• Emergency Tiller

• Yanmar 29hp (21.5kw) Diesel Auxiliary w/Two-Blade Prop

• AC/ DC Switch Panel
• AM/FM Stereo/CD Player with (2) Speakers
• 60 Amp Alternator
• Battery Charger ? 30 Amp
• Cabin Reading Lights
• Dockside Power w/Cord
• Dual 12-Volt Battery Switches
• Electric Automatic Bilge Pump
• 34 Gallon (129 L) Waste Holding Tank w/Macerator
• 75 Gallon (284 L) Water Capacity
• 35 Gallon (132 L) Fuel Capacity
• 5 Gallon (19 L) Electric Water Heater
• Hot/Cold Pressure Water System
• Navigation Light Package
• Raymarine® ST40 Digital Depthsounder w/Alarm
• Raymarine® ST40 Digital Knotmeter w/Log Shower Sump Pump
• Tank Gauges ? Fuel, Water & Waste
• VHF Radio w/Stainless Antenna

• Anodized B&R Double Spreader Fractional Rig w/Mast Struts ? Selden®
• Boom Vang
• Dual Single Line Reefing System
• Large Roach Main w/Flaking System
• 110% Furling Jib w/Acrylic Suncover
• Jib Furling System
• Adjustable Mainsheet Traveler on Arch
• Inboard Jib Tracks w/Adjustable Cars
• Internal Halyards Led to Cockpit
• Mainsail Cover ? Hunter Pac
• (2) Sets Line Stoppers and Organizers
• (2) Two-Speed Self-Tailing Rigging Winches
• (2) Two-Speed Self-Tailing Jib Sheet Winches
• (2) Winch Handles
• Windex® Wind Vane

• Anchor Well for Rode and Chain
• Anchor Rollers ? Dual Offset
• Balanced Spade Rudder
• (6) Stainless Steel Bow, Stern and Spring Cleats
• Bronze Seacocks w/Thru-Hulls Below Waterline
• Cabin Windshield
• Balsa-Cored Hull Sides, Solid FRP Bottom and Structural Grid Reinforcement
• Dorade Vent
• Double Lifelines w/3 Gates
• (2) Fixed Hull Ports
• Keel ? Shoal Draft Bulb Wing, Antimonious Lead
• LPG Tank Storage for Two Bottles
• (5) Opening Deck Hatches w/Screens
• (6) Six Opening Ports w/Screens
• 360º Rubrail w/Stainless Steel Insert
• Maxguard Gelcoats for UV Protection
• HKT Kevlar® Hull Reinforcement
• Flexiteek Inserts on Cockpit Seats
• Molded-In Nonskid Walking Surfaces
• Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit
• Stainless Stern Rail w/Seats & Drink Holders
• Stainless Steel Cockpit Arch w/Traveler
• Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder
• Stainless Steel Stem Fitting
• Through-Bolted Hull/Deck Joint
• Two Transom Storage Lockers

• Air Conditioning
• Aluminum Boom Vang
• Bimini Top ? Blue Sunbrella®
• Bottom Paint ? Blue
• Cruising Spinnaker Gear
• Diesel Generator
• Electric Anchor Windlass
• Electric Self-Tailing Halyard Winch
• Engine Upgrade to 40hp (29.6kw)
• Epoxy Barrier Coat
• Extended Wheel Guard w/Large Instrument Pod
• 15" Flat Panel TV w/Bose 3.2.1 Entertainment System
• High Bilgewater Alarm and Pump
• Painted Hull
• In-Mast Furling System w/Rigid Vang
• Innerspring Mattress
• Inverter
• Keel ? Deep (Antimonious Lead)
• Leather Interior Cushions
• Quiet Flush Head
• Raymarine® ST290 Basic Package
• Raymarine® ST290 Premier Package
• Raymarine® Autopilots
• Raymarine® GPS
• Raymarine® ST60 WindMachine
• Remote Mike for VHF
• Removable Dinette Table Leaf
• Spinnaker Winches
• ST60 Knot/Depth Upgrade
• 13" Flat Panel TV w/DVD Player
• Three-Blade Prop
• Tri-Cabin Version

                                      VESSEL DESCRIPTION

 Hunter's famed designer and racer Glenn Henderson returned to the drawing board with one focus in mind. "Our goal was to design a boat that was an exceptionally comfortable cruiser, yet offered outstanding performance and easy handling," said Henderson. "Our new 38 has met -- and exceeds -- expectations." The 38 is Hunter's largest mid-size cruiser in its fleet. The 38 continues Hunter's use of modular construction. For the most part the interior is built outside the boat using computer controlled jigging that reduces labor costs and also improves quality due to precision cutting and easy access. The molded units are then bonded to the hull. The interior layout, starting from the bow, is the forward cabin with a V-berth, cedar lined hanging lockers and shelves. Moving aft is the main cabin with a settee to port and a U-shaped dinette to starboard. Moving aft is the galley to starboard and the navigation station to port, followed by a walk through head / shower compartment leading to the aft cabin stateroom, which features an athwart ships queen berth, dressing seats and two hanging lockers.