HUNTER 15
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 | 12 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 15
Originally sold as HUNTER 146.
The Hunter 15 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Chuck Burns and the Hunter Design Team, built by Hunter Marine (USA) starting in 2008. With a displacement of 340.0 lb and a LOA of 14.5 ft, it serves as an entry-level trailerable sailboat, though the exact total hulls built is not specified in the available data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for novice sailors, families seeking a low-maintenance trailerable option, or those looking for a simple day-sailer for protected coastal waters and lakes.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 340.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.73, this boat is strictly for coastal and inland use and is not suitable for offshore or bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Sunfish and Laser, given the similar 14-15 ft footprint and trailerable nature, though the Hunter 15 offers a cabin and fractional rig for slightly more comfort and performance.
Direct variant of the HUNTER 15
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
High ConfidenceAsking price by model year
52 listings · boat years 1976–2009 · median $6,500
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
13 reported issues across 5 systems for the HUNTER 15, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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