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Stop everything you are doing right now and find yourself a way to own this absolutly fabulous Hunton RS43!
Rafa is the very first Hunton RS43 to get a complete restoration with full upgrades of electronics, systems and additions to her original specification
Just take a look in detail at the full works schedule at the end of this text!!!
You will read how Rafa was completely stripped out, had a full metallic paint spray in charcoal grey ( including under the waterline) before being reassembled with pretty much new everything from new outdrives to covers.
From what I read, even in 2024 still nothing can match the Hunton RS43 for luxury, handling, performance and economy. Yes economy!
Top speed 48 knots
Cruising speed up to 38 knots
Approx 70 LPH at 35 knots
The Hunton RS43 deep Vee hull gives you a fast, soft, shore footed ride and is capable of the tightest of turns even at high speed, all a legacy of her hull design developed by Jeff Hunton over years of Offshore Powerboat Racing.
Below the Hunton RS43 has four berths in two separate cabins, large saloon, heads and shower.
In the cockpit there is a large sun bed at the rear, spacious seating curving around the dinning table and wet bar. There is a double helm seat with drop down bolsters and another sunbed to the left.
Rafa has been dry berthed and covered since her restoration and is presented as new, turn key ready to go for the summer.
Please do not hesitate in contacting me if you have any questions.
All works carried out by JMP marine and engineers and project managers, together with Desty marine and other specialist sub contractors who are experienced in Hunton Boat construction ie Jon Elderfield
Hull and superstructure.
Removal of all stainless steel work, clean, refurbish and straighten any dents etc.
Remove original teak from cockpit and saloon
Sand and remove antifouling complete, repair any dents and scuffs.
Sand and Repaint Hull and Superstructure etc , including engine bay and locker compartment (with gel wash).
Refit stainless and re seal all.
Renew all teak throughout boat with new artificial teak.
Replace external window hatches in structure with new and seal same.
Replace windlass and fit additional length of stainless steel chain.
Equipment
Fit new bow and stern thruster to boat and ancillary controls
Replace all batteries both engine and domestic with new gel batteries and leads.
Replace battery charger
Service and overhaul panda generator.
Replace radar and plotter with new touch screen units.
Remove engines, strip and rebuild, fit new short engine to port side.
Engines have been chipped to increase horsepower to 390bhp each by JMP.
Strip and rebuild all superchargers and alternators
Remove and replace leg and drive units with new Volvo units.
Fit new stainless steel propellors
Service and refit engines and ancillaries etc.
Strip and overhaul trim tabs and controls
Replace all switchgear in cockpit with new , remake all wiring joints throughout boat and test and ensure all is working as it should
Fit new LCD Tv in cockpit, and ensure Fusion stereo and speakers .
Replace all lighting with new LED lighting
Fit new underwater LED hull lighting to rear and sides of boat
Fit new venetian blinds to windows
Replace all upholstery within boat complete ( incl beds, bench seating, headboards, hull coverings, headlining's, cockpit seating and sunbathing pads, using a mixture of Silvertex marine fabric internally and externally.
Replace carpets with new hand bound and edged stitched carpets to original templates.
Vinyl wrap all internal joinery, over haul and leave in good working order, cabinetry locks and handles etc
Replace kitchen mixer tap, new WC and WHB tap in heads
Replace all bilge pumps and overhaul black water tank and pumps etc
Fit new external shower mixer tap to stern of boat, and also tap to external sink
Fit new tonneau cover
Fit new camper style cockpit cover
Fit new winter all over cover
Supply new black fenders and ropes
Overhaul and service life raft
Purchase and fit during winter de humidifier.
New external metered elec shore power cable ( compatible with MDL marinas)
4 keys for boat engines
(2 for each engine).
Additional Information
Construction
Hand-laid GRP
Isophthalic gel coat
Initial lay-up: Isophthalic resin, powder-bound glass fibre mat
Main lay-up: Orthophthalic resin triaxial composite
Hull
Deep Vee
Trim tabs
Sink, shower and toilet outlets
Fuel and fresh water breathers
Deck
Cockpit radar arch
Overhead cockpit lights
Anchor light on arch
50m of galvanised chain
Self draining chain locker
1000 watt electric anchor winch with deck and cockpit controls
Stainless steel bow roller
Stainless steel bow plate
Stainless steel handrails
Stainless steel bow rail
Recessed stainless steel cleats (8)
Flush stainless steel fender eyes
6 fenders and 3 mooring lines
Integral teak bathing platform
Teak access walkway
Stainless steel fendering with rubber insert
Deck water filler
Deck fuel fillers
Navigation lights
Hot and cold water recessed transom shower
Stainless steel ensign staff and socket
240v shore power connector and cable
Stainless steel transom grab rail
Stainless steel bathing/man overboard ladder
Helm
Double helm seat with hydraulic drop down squabs
Contoured console
Full engine instrumentation
GPS/plotter/sounder
Fuel gauge
Compass
Horn
VHF
Trim tab controls
Fire extinguisher
Stainless steel grab handle
Cockpit
Self-draining cockpit
Floor lights
Overhead lights
Curved framed windscreen with stainless steel surround and top/handrail
Sliding, lockable curved acrylic door to cabin
U-shaped upholstered seating
Wet bar with sink and electric refrigerator
Table mount
Storage under seating
Access to fuel taps
Wet locker for fenders
Single forward sun bed
Rear upholstered sun bed with built-in head rests
Engine access
Storage locker under cockpit floor
Waterproof speakers in radar arch
Stainless steel grab handles
Step access to deck
Tonneau Cover
Saloon
Leather and Alcantara upholstered saloon seating
Table and mount
Overhead lockers
Stowage beneath seats
Large deck hatch with blind and mosquito screen
Overhead lights
2 portlights
Audio system, two speakers in the cabin and two in the cockpit
Main switch/circuit breaker panel
Fresh water gauge
Fitted whipped carpet
Automatic bilge pump under floor
DC socket
Galley
Avonite worktop
Stainless steel sink
Hot and cold mixer tap
Electric refrigerator
Microwave
Ceramic hob
Overhead lockers
Double storage locker
Dual 240v socket
Hand-held fire extinguisher
1 portlight
Forward (Main) Cabin
Double berth
Leather and Alcantara finishes
Storage under bed
Fitted whipped carpet
Hanging wardrobe
Overhead lockers
Upholstered headboard
Deck hatch with blind and mosquito screen
Overhead lights
Single 240v socket
Aft Cabin
Double berth
Leather and Alcantara finishes
Hanging wardrobe
Opening deck hatch
2 portlights
Single AC socket
Fitted whipped carpet
Toilet/Shower Room
Shower with automatic draining system
Avonite counter top
Stainless steel washbasin
Electric freshwater flush sea toilet
Hot and cold shower and mixer tap
Mirror
Overhead locker
Recessed overhead lights
Portlight
Pressurised fresh water system
Engine Compartment and Ancillaries
Electrically controlled engine access hatch
Watertight bulkhead
Fuel filters/separators
Aluminium fuel tank with electric sending unit
Fresh water tank
Automatic fire extinguishers
Automatic bilge pump
Extractor fan
Batteries (1 each engine, 2 domestic, 1 bow thruster/windlass)
Double diode charging system
240v AC shore power
Battery charger
Hot water tank and 240v immersion heater
Engine room lighting
Extras
Twin MY throttle/gear controls
Heating
Generator
Radar
Bow thruster
Stern thruster
Teak cockpit sole
Teak saloon sole
Swim platform lights
Holding tank
Full canopy including Bimini
Full winter cover