HUNTER 35 LEGEND
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.58 ft |
| LWL | 29.75 ft |
| Beam | 11.75 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 12,100 lb |
| Ballast | 4,600.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 43.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.25 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 45 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 14.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 618.8 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 266.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 452.9 sq ft |
About the HUNTER 35 LEGEND
Shoal draft wing keel version draws 4.5'. Some have a 'blister' style coach roof. A slightly modified version became the LEGEND 35.5(1989).
The Hunter 35 Legend is a fractional sloop designed by an unknown designer and built by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1986 and 1989. With a displacement of 12100.0 lb and a beam of 11.75 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of American production cruising yachts, though the total number of hulls built is not specified in the available data.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling, as indicated by its fractional rig and moderate comfort ratio of 22.31.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.05 and a displacement of 12100.0 lb, the Hunter 35 Legend offers moderate offshore capability suitable for protected waters and short passages, though its fin keel and relatively light displacement suggest it is not optimized for heavy-weather bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the same era include the Hunter 34 and the Tartan 34, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of comfortable, easy-to-handle coastal cruisers.
Performance
Estimated Value
High ConfidenceAsking price by model year
77 listings · boat years 1983–2012 · median $40,000
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 35.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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