About - Hunter Marine      

• Efficient production line techniques,
• The buying power of four companies,
• A team approach to the production process Innovation.
  

This formula has resulted in a strong base of loyal customers who understand how these principles translate into an ownership experience
that allows them to get the most out of their valuable time on the water, the Hunter lifestyle.

  *Turn Up The Volume' - SAIL MAGAZINE'S Tour of the Hunter Factory - November 2005 issue   

  * Read more about Hunter Marines Founder Henry Luhrs

   *Read more about Steve Pettengill, Director of Offshore Testing, pushing Hunter yachts to the limit.

Efficient Production Line Techniques - By organizing the production process to operate in the most efficient manner, Hunter trims costs and
increases consistency and
quality. This idea was developed in the 1930’s by Henry Luhrs, who admired Henry Ford’s mass production success in automobiles.
It was adopted and refined by his sons; Warren, who heads Hunter Marine and John, who runs the powerboat side of the business.
Some examples of their cost-saving processes include:

The ability to pump resin directly to each laminating work station, saving set up and delivery time and ensuring consistent resin quality.
Pre-cutting the glass fiber matting to specific design specifications and delivering it as needed to each station. This reduces overlap and the
need for trimming at the station. Computer cutting all bulkheads, cabinetry and trim on the premises. This allows the computer to maximize
the yield from a sheet of wood and guarantees a precision fit during assembly.

Modular construction. Pre-assembling individual components into “modules” which are then more easily installed into the boat. (More on this in later
sections.) Although other builders emulate this concept, Hunter owns it! Our heritage puts us at the leading edge, always a step ahead in refining
and improving the production process. The most modern tools, materials, and techniques are constantly being implemented to maximize quality
and efficiency. The benefits to your client are cost savings and quality in a well-built boat that will provide many years of sailing pleasure and solid
resale value when it is time to upgrade.

Buying Power - Hunter is one of four boat manufacturing companies owned by the Luhrs family and it’s employees. The other three companies,
Luhrs, Mainship and Silverton, build powerboats. All four companies work together to order massive quantities of raw materials and equipment that
can be used on all boats, resulting in a major cost savings that are passed directly to you.

That means you are paying less for quality, name-brand products by Neste’ (Gelcoats), Harken, Yanmar, Raymarine, Lewmar and numerous others.
The tremendous savings realized by purchasing in large quantities is passed directly to the customer.High quality at a reasonable price = value Team Work
- Each of Hunter’s boats is built by a select team of employee-ownersspecially trained for the tasks they perform. The Hunter ESOP
(employee stock ownership program) formed in 1996, ensures that each of our employees has a personal interest in production efficency and high quality.

These people take responsibility for the quality of every boat they touch, and rigorously monitor its progress at each stage of production. They meet regularly
to discuss the production process, recommend in-line changes to increase overall efficiency and ensure the timely completion of each boat. The benefit to
you is cost savings, consistent quality and dependability - a boat that will provide years of trouble-free sailing.

Innovation - Driven by chairman Warren Luhrs, Hunter has become an industry leader in bringing design and performance innovations to sailors around
the world. Many of these innovations have come about as a direct result of his personal, offshore cruising and racing experience. Some examples are;

• The backstay-less B & R rig
• Single line reefing systems
• Fractional sailplans
• Mast support struts
• Cockpit arches
• Grid-beam hull structures
• Modular construction
• Interior storage, ventilation and lighting
• These innovations set Hunter apart from the competition by
  providing performance, safety, comfort, value and style.