HUNTER 466
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 | 55.42 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.08 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 51.5 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 466
Shallow Draft (Bulb-Wing) 5.5'/1.68 m Displacement (Bulb-Wing) 26000 lb/11794 kg Ballast (Bulb-Wing) 9500 lb/4309 kg Std. layout shown here.
The Hunter 466 is a 46.08 ft cruising sailboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine (USA) in 2002. With a displacement of 26180.0 lb and a beam of 14.0 ft, it offers substantial interior volume and stability, though the exact number of hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, spacious liveaboard with a focus on interior amenities rather than high-performance racing. Its broad beam and moderate displacement make it ideal for relaxed cruising and entertaining.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.89 and a comfort ratio of 28.95, the boat is moderately stable for offshore passages, but potential structural concerns regarding the keel and rudder require careful verification for serious bluewater use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hunter 435 and Beneteau 461, which share similar production eras and roles as spacious, comfort-oriented cruising yachts with wide beams and large cockpits.
Direct variants of the HUNTER 466
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° | 5.1 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| 60° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 75° | 6.0 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| 90° | 6.0 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| 110° | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| 120° | 5.3 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 10.0 |
| 135° | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| 150° | 3.9 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 9.1 |
| Beat VMG | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Run VMG | 3.4 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 8.6 |
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
24 listings · boat years 2001–2005 · median $159,900
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
13 reported issues across 6 systems for the HUNTER 466, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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