HUNTER 420
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.42 ft |
| LWL | 37.83 ft |
| Beam | 13.83 ft |
| Draft | 6.42 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 5 ft(1.52 m) |
| Displacement | 19,500 lb |
| Ballast | 6,700.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 47.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.17 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 45.42 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.25 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 858.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 386.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 656.3 sq ft |
About the HUNTER 420
The Hunter 420 is a popular cruising sailboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine (USA) from 1998–2004. While the exact number of hulls built is unknown, the model is characterized by its 43.42 ft LOA, 13.83 ft beam, and 19500.0 lb displacement, offering a balance of interior volume and performance.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and families seeking a spacious, comfortable interior with modern amenities, as evidenced by the high prevalence of bow thruster additions (35 mentions) and davit installations (47 mentions) for ease of handling and dinghy management.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 160.8 and a Capsize ratio of 2.06, the Hunter 420 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making, though its 6.42 ft max draft and fin keel provide adequate stability for protected waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau 423 and the Hunter 430, as they share similar beam dimensions, production years, and a focus on interior volume over heavy offshore displacement.
Direct variant of the HUNTER 420
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
Limited DataAsking price by model year
12 listings · boat years 1998–2004 · median $119,000
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 43.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
13 reported issues across 8 systems for the HUNTER 420, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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