HUNTER 460
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.08 ft |
| LWL | 39.67 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 26,180 lb |
| Ballast | 9,678.7 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 55.33 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 51.42 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18 ft |
| FLforestay | 17 ft |
| Mainsail | 970.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 470.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 799.5 sq ft |
About the HUNTER 460
Bulb/wing keel version: draft-1.68m/5.5'
The Hunter 460 is a large, comfortable cruising yacht designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine (USA) in 1999. With a displacement of 26180.0 lb and a beam of 14.0 ft, it offers substantial interior volume, though the exact number of hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal and nearshore cruisers who prioritize spacious living quarters and ease of handling over extreme offshore performance. Its high Comfort ratio of 28.95 and moderate D/L ratio of 187.21 indicate a stable, motion-moderating platform ideal for relaxed cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- While the Capsize ratio of 1.89 suggests reasonable stability, the Hunter 460 is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater passagemaker due to its relatively light displacement and fin keel design.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hunter 430 and 455, which share similar design philosophies and interior layouts from the same era. It also competes with the Beneteau 46 and Jeanneau 46.9, though those typically offer different rigging configurations and heavier displacement.
Direct variants of the HUNTER 460
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
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 60° | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| 75° | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| 90° | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| 110° | 5.7 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| 120° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.8 |
| 135° | 4.9 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| 150° | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Beat VMG | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 8.0 |
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
21 listings · boat years 1999–2006 · median $127,500
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 46.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
23 reported issues across 9 systems for the HUNTER 460, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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