Marketing Description
Great opportunity to purchase one of the highly desirable Hunter Channel 323. These boats have a bit of a cult following due to the easy handling qualities and the quality of the fit out below decks. This is a bilge keeled version which gives you freedom to explore the more remote and shallower locations of our beautiful island. This was the London Boat Show boat so not home completed. She has been well maintained by her current owners who have had her since 2005 but ill health has meant he hasnt had the energy to keep her to his usually high standards. Big appeals on this particular model is the copper coated hull, larger 21hp Nanni providing hot water and the remote controlled bow thruster. She has some leaks from the saloon windows which has rersulted in water marks to the fabrics. Berth for 7 over two cabins and saloon. Recently serviced and recently ashore for a fresh application of copper coat.
Mechanical
Vessel is powered by a reliable and very economical Nanni 3.75 inboard diesel engine. This 3-cylinder workhorse is well maintained and undergoes an annual service. Engine has completed 441 hours at time of writing, (October 2025). The engine is situated beneath the companionway and can be accessed from the front or rear. Single lever engine control mounted in cockpit. Engine start panel at companionway. Reduction gearbox driving a stainless-steel shaft and 2-bladed fixed propeller.
- Engine serviced in September 2025
- Engine fitted with heat exchanger linked to calorifier for hot water
- Bow thruster operated by remote control
Electrical
Bank of 3x12V batteries providing engine start, domestic power and bowthruster power. These are fitted with key were replaced 2022 and are kept topped up by either the engine alternator or the onboard battery charger. Battery monitor situated at chart table provides at a glance data as to battery levels. Shore power including cable. 12V switch panel at chart table. 3-Pin sockets.
Rigging
Fractional Bermudan sloop rigged yacht with deck stepped aluminium spars by Z-Spars. Roller furling self-tacking jib makes shorthanded sailing very easy indeed. Boom mounted slab reefing mainsail with stack Pak and lazy jack lines. All lines are led aft to cockpit via turning blocks and deck organisers. Self tailing genoa sheet winches mounted in cockpit. Halyard and spinnaker winches mounted either side of companionway. Vessel rigged for spinnaker including pole and turning blocks.
Sails include a semi battened mainsail, roller furling genoa, spinnaker and a spare loose footed mainsail.
Navigation
- Plastimo Compass
- NASA Clipper Wind speed/Direction
- Furuno touch screen plotter with radar overlay
- Tablet repeater at chart table can be used in cockpit
- Standard Horizon DSC VHF
- Autohelm tiller pilot
- NAVTEX
- Clock & Barometer
- Navigation lights
Deck
- Bruce anchor with chain and warp
- Stainless steel bow fitting
- Boarding ladder with teak step
- Mid-ship gates
- Tiller extension
Safety
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Air Signalling Horn
- Horseshoe Buoy with light
- Manual Fire extinguishers
Canvas
- Slackpack with boot
- Sprayhood
- Spray dodgers with name
- Aft closing section
Miscellaneous
- Boathook
- Mooring warps
- Fenders
Accommodation
Below decks is warm and welcoming thanks to the perfect blend of interior woodwork and neutral upholstery. As previously mentioned there appear to be leaks from the saloon windows which may either need silicone or rebedded. The upholstery is slightly water marked but once dry will clen up nicely. The main cabin is accessed from the saloon via a teak ladder with teak steps. You are immediately impressed by the headroom and the functionality of the layout. To port is a chart table/navigation area with seat, chart storage, navigation instruments and 12V panel.
To starboard is the L-Shaped galley with the Hunter Boats signature curved worktops, stainless steel sinks and plentiful deep cupboard storage. There is a gas fuelled, Plastimo Neptune 2000 oven with 2-burner hob and separate grill. 12V fridge.
The main saloon features two deep, well upholstered settees either side of a drop leaved table. The back rests are hinged and can be raised which makes the resultant berth space larger and the back rest can be secured in place to make an additional bunk. Both settee berths are fitted with lee cloths for inclement weather sailing.
In the bow is the fore cabin with V-Berth which can made into a double by adding an infill. There is an opening deck hatch for additional light and ventilation and 12V lighting throughout.
Returning to the saloon and moving aft of the galley is the rear cabin again with a large double berth, hanging and shelved storage and a very useful opening side hatch into the cockpit. This allows excellent air flow. Again, 12V lighting as standard along with 3-pin sockets.
Aft of the chart table is the spacious heads with Jabsco sea toilet with twist’n’lock flush handle, moulded sink unit with storage below and a hot and cold shower with sump pump out. Wet locker stowage.
- Webasto heating available but not fitted
- Gas oven with grill
- Teak and holly flooring
Construction
GRP Constructed sailing vessel with twin cast bilge keels and counter hung rudder with tiller steering. Under water areas were copper coated professionally by Amble Boat Company in 2015. These coatings were refreshed in September 2025.
White topsides and superstructure with smart blue boot top line strips. Hull to deck join finished in an aluminium rubbing strake with nylon insert. Raised coachroof with teak grab handles. Flush foredeck with self bailing anchor locker. Stainless steel stem head fitting with anchor securing pin. Deep self bailing cockpit with storage locker to port and gas locker to rear.
The cockpit sole and locker tops are attractively finished in teak strip. This is in the process of being stripped and cleaned. The transom has a moulded step and inbuilt bathing ladder. There are access gates midships port and starboard and at the transom. Stainless steel bow and stern rails with mounting brackets for equipment.
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.