HUNTER 456
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.08 ft |
| LWL | 39.67 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 26,180 lb |
| Ballast | 9,594.5 lb |
| Material | 44’ 4”13.49 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 55.42 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.92 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 49.92 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 922.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 468.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 797.1 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 5 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 198.1 L |
| Fuel | 99.9 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the HUNTER 456
LOA includes bow sprit. Hull length: 44.25'/13.49m. Shallow draft (bulb-wing keel): draft = 5.5'/1.68m. Disp = 26,000lbs/11,794kg. Ballast = 9,500lbs/4,309kg.
The Hunter 456 is a performance-oriented cruising sailboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine in the USA, with production records indicating a single build year of 2003. As a representative of Hunter's late-era design philosophy, it combines a fractional rig with a spacious interior, though the exact total hulls built remains unspecified in the source data.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling over heavy offshore displacement, particularly those interested in upgrading the standard equipment for extended range.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 26180.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.89, the boat is capable of offshore passages, but owners frequently install davits, watermakers, and solar panels to enhance its bluewater self-sufficiency.
- Comparables:
- It competes with other late-2000s performance cruisers like the Beneteau 423 or Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44.2, sharing similar fractional rig configurations and interior layouts, though the Hunter distinguishes itself with a slightly lighter displacement and specific deck hardware choices.
Direct variants of the HUNTER 456
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
8 listings · boat years 2001–2006 · median $185,000
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 46.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
15 reported issues across 8 systems for the HUNTER 456, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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