HUNTER 146
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 14.5 ft |
| Beam | 6.5 ft |
| Draft | 3 ft/ 0.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 340 lb |
| Material | 14’ 6”4.42 m |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 33.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 4.58 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 16.58 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 7.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 4.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 97.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 27.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 46.7 sq ft |
Accommodation
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the HUNTER 146
Later sold as HUNTER 15.
The Hunter 146 is a compact trailerable sloop designed by Chuck Burns and the Hunter Design Team, built by Hunter Marine (USA) in 2003. With a displacement of 340.0 lb and a LOA of 14.5 ft, it represents the entry-level end of the cruising spectrum, though the exact number of hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for novice sailors, couples, or single-handers seeking a low-maintenance, trailerable package for protected coastal waters and day sailing. Its fractional sloop rig and variable keel options prioritize ease of handling and transport over heavy offshore performance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 340.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.73, the Hunter 146 is not designed for bluewater cruising and is strictly limited to coastal and protected water use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 14 and various 14-15 ft trailerable sloops from the early 2000s, which share similar fractional rigs and trailerable footprints. These competitors offer similar ease of transport but may differ in build quality or interior volume.
Direct variant of the HUNTER 146
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
10 listings · boat years 2005–2006 · median $159,900
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 14.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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