Hunter Legend 50 Built To BOC Spec Ocean Racing
Powerhouse Ocean Cruiser
- N. RIF. barca · 334341
- Lungh. fuori tutto · 15.00m
- Anno · 1988
- Costruzione · GRP
- Linee di carena · Pinna
- Posti letto · 7
- Motore · 1 x diesel 27hp, Yanmar 3HM ()
- Posizione · Milford Marina
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Altri dettagli
| Progettista | Warren Luhers |
|---|---|
| Costruttore | Hunter Marine Corporation FL |
| Posizione | Milford Marina |
| Capacità carburante | 98.0 ltr (21.6 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Capacità acque nere | 196.0 ltr (43.1 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Ultima ispezione | 14/10/2020 |
Meccanico
| Motore | 1 x diesel 27hp |
|---|---|
| Motore marca e modello | Yanmar 3HM () |
| Ore motore | Sconosciuto |
| Motore raffreddato | Indiretto |
| Governo | barra del timone |
| Trasmissione | albero |
| Elica/eliche | Folding 2 blade |
| Consumo carburante (appross) | 1.0 ltr (0.2 G) l/h A velocità di crociera |
| Velocità di crociera | 5 nodi |
| Ricambi motore |
|---|
Dimensioni
| Lungh. fuori tutto | 15.00m |
|---|---|
| Lungh. galleggiamento | 14.00m |
| Larghezza | 4.20m |
| Pescaggio min. | 3.00m |
| Pescaggio max. | 3.00m |
| Dislocamento | 10kg (22.1lbs) |
| Altezza | 2.01m |
| Posto | In marina |
Attrezzatura
Sloop attrezzata Seldon Alluminio alberi (1988) con Acciaio inox attrezzature fisse (2023)
Vele
| Randa terzarolabile | - Vela ripiegata () Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, |
|---|---|
| Fiocco | - Avvolgifiocco () |
| Altre vele | 2nd Main sail () |
| Storm Jib () |
| Attrezzatura spinnaker |
|---|
The main and Genoa are both found to be in good used condition, with plenty of remaining life.
Impianti elettrici
12 batteria volt, 240 tensione di banchina, 2 batterie caricate da: motore, pannelli solari, alimentazione a terra
Costruzione
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Linee di carena | Pinna |
| Finitura | Gelcoat finitura |
Warren Luhrs, co-owner of Hunter and a sailor at heart, created Hunter Marine in 1973. In 1986, seeking to improve Hunter's image as a reliable sailboat manufacturer, he had the idea to produce a special boat to fly the flag for Hunter Boats on the international ocean racing stage. That boat was Sky Catcher!
Sky Catcher is a very special sailing vessel. She was built to represent Hunter Marine's USA capability. Built in the Hunter factory, the motivation was to show off a Hunter yacht as a tough, performance vessel—a yacht capable of withstanding some of the most punishing ocean conditions while achieving competitive speeds for the time.
The custom aspects of her were designed in-house under the guidance of Hunter's resident naval architect. The hull and deck were laid up in the standard Hunter 45 molds.
Custom laminate schedules were employed using balsa coring. The utmost care was taken in all phases of the build. She was not vacuum bagged, and there were no port cutouts in the deck.
At the time, Hunter was at its peak and had 400 employees, with seven production lines running at full capacity. Sky Catcher came through the plant "off-line," with the best teams and craftsmen assigned to her.
As she lay in the mold, a custom strongback was glassed over massive wood timbers that traversed from bow to stern. The huge hull rings, spaced every 4 feet, were glassed over foam.
When the boat left Hunter, it had a standard transom. The sugar scoop and storage box were later modifications.
The creation then, an unbelievably tough performance ocean racer. And now, as tough as ever, although refined for comfortable ocean cruising and ease of shorthanded use.
Allestimenti
| Posti barca totali | 7 |
|---|---|
| Numero di letti doppi | 2 |
| Numero di letti singoli | 3 |
| Cabina/e | 4 |
| Lavabo | 2 |
| Bagni | 1 bagni (Elettrico) |
Electric toilet fitted- New 2024
Allestimenti
| Lavandino |
|---|
Electric toilet fitted- New 2024
Attrezzatura di coperta
| Copertura vele | |
|---|---|
| Cavi di tonneggio | |
| Parabordi | |
| Mezzo marinaio | |
| Piattaforma bagno | |
| Protezioni per strumenti |
4 winch drizze
2 winch scotte
Elettrico verricello
1 ancore
(Bruce)
90.00m di catena
All winches are self tailing
Note- the dinghy featured in the photos and stowed on the foredeck is not included in the sale
Strumenti di navigazione
| Bussola | |
|---|---|
| Velocità | |
| Log | |
| Vento | |
| Ecoscandaglio |
Attrezzature di sicurezza
| Salvagenti | |
|---|---|
| Asta autogonfiabile danbuoy | |
| Scaletta |
3 pompe di sentina (1 manuale / 2 elettrico)
Commenti del Mediatore
Boatshed Wales are delighted to introduce to the market, Sky Catcher! Launched by Hunter Marine in 1988, this yacht was purpose-built to be their premier ocean racing show boat. Crafted with an unwavering focus on strength and performance, she was designed to showcase the very best of Hunter Yachts on the international racing stage.
In 1993, Sky Catcher was extended to 50 feet for the BOC single-handed round-the-world race, a journey famously documented by Skipper Nigel Rowe in his book, Around the Big Blue Marble.
Once a fierce competitor, tearing across some of the world's most demanding stretches of ocean— including a lightning-fast Atlantic crossing where she approached 20 knots—Sky Catcher is now berthed in Milford Marina, West Wales, following a comprehensive refit.
Purchased by her current owners in 2020, she has undergone a complete rigging overhaul by professional experts. She now features a fractional rig with brand-new standing rigging, retaining her performance while making her an easier boat to handle.
Overbuilt yet light on her feet, with a deep fin keel, she performs superbly, particularly upwind. Her Yanmar 3HM engine is in fine running order, and operates as expected.
Mechanically, as well as in terms of rigging, sails, and deck hardware, she’s fully prepared. Inside, she has been transformed from a stripped-down racer into a comfortable cruiser, with much of the work already completed. There are a few final touches remaining, and we’re happy to provide further details on request.
Feel free to get in touch via email or phone for more information or to arrange a viewing—we highly recommend taking a closer look!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.