Hunter
25
The all-new Hunter 25 sets a new standard
for quality and features in its class, with a surprising
amount of comfort and convenience in a 25-foot trailerable.
The specially-designed sail plan and fiberglass hull
is simple to sail, and its fixed shoal keel draws
only two feet of water for excellent shallow-water
launching and sailing capability. The pocket cruiser
sleeps four adults, features a super convenient compact
galley and an enclosed head with hard privacy
doors. A true trailerable, the 25 comes with an easy
mast-raising system that gives sailors the freedom
to take it almost anywhere. The 1,300-pound lead
keel is encased in fiberglass while in the mold, which
allows unencumbered, easy trailering and outstanding
directional stability. A galvanized dual-axle
trailer is standard equipment. The towing weight for
the package is 4,650 pounds. The 25 replaces the popular
Hunter 240 and 260, long a mainstay in the company's
small boat line. While the new 25 may look similar
to them from the waterline up, it incorporates 100%
new tooling and features numerous improvements.
"We enhanced the contours, added
even smoother deck lines, improved the ergonomics
and upgraded the accommodations," said Glenn
Henderson,
head of Hunter Marine's design team. "Everything
blends together into a great-looking boat that is
very easy to sail." The extended forward V-berth
sleeps two,
with room for two more to sleep laterally in the berth
aft of the companionway ladder. A screened aft bunk
hatch, along with six other portholes, provides an
exceptionally bright interior, while teak trim adds
warmth and richness. A teak dining table, galley sink
with 10 gallon-capacity manual water system, portable
single-burner stove and portable ice chest are standard
equipment. The "Luxury Package" of options
includes Sunbrella¨ interior cloth; accordion
shades;
12-volt cooler; and marine head with holding tank.
The cockpit features an open, roomy
design and an open transom. An outboard engine bracket
will accommodate up to a 10 HP motor. Teak stern chairs
and wheel steering should be popular options. A new
lever-action rudder system takes only eight pounds
of force to lift and lower. Henderson says the
design team built in as much performance as possible
into the brand new 25, while maintaining stability
and smooth sailing under varying wind conditions.
He said sea trials have shown excellent tracking and
pointing performance with its large mainsail, small
jib and fractional rig with struts. Roller furling,
a bimini and mainsail cover are options. "The
new 25 is forgiving and very fast for its size. The
hull gets up to speed quickly and it's very well-rounded
in any air," said Henderson.