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HUNTER HC 50

HUNTER HC 50

Hunter Marine๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธยท Design: Hunter Design
$192,950 avg$100,000 โ€“ $249,000 (4 listings)from 2000
$3.8K โ€“ $10K est. annual maintenance
Performance RacermonoB&RFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA50 ft
LWL45.01 ft
Beam14.99 ft
Draft8 ft
Displacement20,000 lb
Ballast6,100 lb
Hull speed1.34ยทโˆšLWL9.0 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height58.33 ft
Jforetriangle base16.5 ft
Pmainsail luff50 ft
Emainsail foot21.26 ft
FLforestay16.5 ft
Mainsail1,055.2 sq ft
Jib (100%)481.2 sq ft
Spinnaker818.1 sq ft

About the HUNTER HC 50

(shallow draft model) 1.83 m / 6'. Water Ballast (per side) 1,226 kg /2703 lbs.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Hunter HC 50 is a large cruising yacht designed by Hunter Design and built by Hunter Marine (USA), with production records indicating a build year of 2000. While the exact hull count is unspecified in available data, this model represents a significant entry in the 50-foot coastal cruiser segment, characterized by its B&R rig and fin keel configuration.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and families seeking a spacious, comfortable interior with modern amenities, rather than serious offshore passagemaking, given its relatively light displacement and beamy hull form.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 20000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.21, the HC 50 is generally considered suitable for protected coastal waters and short offshore passages, but its light displacement and high SA/D ratio of 27.77 suggest it is not optimized for heavy-weather bluewater cruising.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include the Hunter 46 and 48 from the same era, which share similar design philosophies and interior layouts, as well as the Beneteau 50 and Lagoon 42 for those prioritizing similar beam and cabin volume, though the HC 50 offers a distinct monohull cruising experience.

Performance

Comfort18.1
Capsize2.21
SA/Disp27.8
Disp/Len98
Bal/Disp30.5

Market Price

Low
$100,000
Average
$192,950
High
$249,000
Based on 4 listings across 3 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 50ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$3.8K โ€“ $10K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

12 reported issues across 7 systems for the HUNTER HC 50, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

4 critical4 major4 minor
Rigging3Structural2Deck2Rudder2Engine1Hull1Keel1

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