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HUNTER 30T

HUNTER 30T

$27,273 avg$4,000 – $39,000 (20 listings)1991–1994
$1.3K – $3.5K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA30.08 ft
LWL26.33 ft
Beam11 ft
Draft4.25 ft
Displacement10,500 lb
Ballast3,799.9 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.9 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height37 ft
Jforetriangle base9.75 ft
Pmainsail luff40.58 ft
Emainsail foot12.5 ft
FLforestay9.8 ft
Mainsail454.3 sq ft
Jib (100%)180.4 sq ft
Spinnaker306.6 sq ft

About the HUNTER 30T

Updated version of HUNTER 30-2. 'T' shaped cockpit.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Hunter 30T is a fractional sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1991 and 1994. With a displacement of 10500.0 lb and a beam of 11.0 ft, this model represents a specific era of American production cruising yachts, though the exact number of hulls built is not specified in the available data.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling over heavy offshore performance. Its fractional rig and moderate displacement make it accessible for couples or small families seeking a comfortable, low-maintenance daysailer or near-shore cruiser.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 2.01 and a comfort ratio of 24.24, the Hunter 30T is not designed for serious bluewater passages, as its light displacement of 10500.0 lb and fin keel prioritize coastal agility over heavy-weather stability.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Hunter 28 and Hunter 31, which share similar fractional rigging, interior layouts, and target demographics from the same early 1990s production era. Other contemporaries like the Beneteau First 30 or O'Day 32 offer similar performance profiles but often with different rigging configurations or hull forms.

Performance

Comfort24.2
Capsize2.01
SA/Disp14.5
Disp/Len257
Bal/Disp36.2

Estimated Value

Medium Confidence
Based on 19 listings
Low
$17,944
Estimated Value
$20,425
High
$23,224
Boats sell for ~0% below asking price (based on 2 actual sales) · Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Asking price by model year

20 listings · boat years 19791994 · median $27,800

$0$20k$40kmedian $27,80019801985199019951994 Hunter 30T · $39,000 · Michigan, CA1988 Hunter 30t · $24,950 · Maryland, US1992 Hunter 30T · $27,000 · Wisconsin, US1994 Hunter 30T · $18,000 · South Carolina, US1991 Hunter 30T · $29,000 · New York, US1992 Hunter 30 T · $20,000 · North Carolina, US1993 hunter 30T · $29,500 · Florida, US1991 Hunter Hunter30T · $24,000 · Illinois, US1991 Hunter 30t · $27,000 · Illinois, US1993 Hunter T · $27,800 · South Carolina, US1991 Hunter 30T · $20,000 · Virginia, US1994 Hunter 30 T · $31,900 · Texas, US1991 Hunter 30 Foot · $25,000 · New York, US1993 Hunter 30T · $39,000 · Michigan, US1991 Hunter 30T · $36,500 · Rhode Island, US1979 hunter 30ft · $4,000 · North Carolina, US1991 Hunter 30T · $35,900 · California, US1988 Hunter 35.5 · $23,440 · Michigan, Michigan, United States1993 Hunter 35.5 · $28,900 · New York, United States1991 Hunter 30 · $34,560 · NetherlandsAsking price (USD)Boat model year

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 30.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.3K – $3.5K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

23 reported issues across 9 systems for the HUNTER 30T, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

8 critical6 major9 minor
Structural7Engine4Rudder3Keel2Deck2Hull2Rigging1Electrical1Plumbing1

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