A neat , spacious pilot house sloop. Well maintained and nicely equipped. Ready to sail. Sleeps two in the stern double, two in the forepeak double and two in the convertible saloon. With a coachroof of over 6ft this is ideal for tall sailors. With a roomy saloon and a second interior hydraulic helm helmsman position
Built in 2000 and factory finished.
A neat , spacious pilot house sloop. Well maintained and nicely equipped. Ready to sail. Sleeps two in the stern double, two in the forepeak double and two in the convertible saloon. With a coachroof of over 6ft this is ideal for tall sailors. With a roomy saloon and a second interior hydraulic helm helmsman position
Built in 2000 and factory finished. Twin bilge keels, transom hung rudder, blue topsides and white superstructure, aft cockpit with tiller steering, wheel steering in wheelhouse with saloon and forward cabin and a total of 6 berths. Bermudan sloop rig and self tacking Jib.
The Hunter Pilot 27 was designed by David Thomas for British Hunter. Although both fin-keel and twin keel versions of both were built, the twin-keel versions were more popular.
Hunter resolutely refused to call these boats bilge-keelers, preferring the term 'twin fin' to emphasise the performance. The two keels are asymmetric, and angled, to provide lift when heeled. In practice, there is little performance difference in most conditions between fin and bilge-keeled British Hunters.
The Hunter Pilot 27 was built from 1996 to 2005, with around 100 in total produced.
Mechanical
Engine
Nanni 2.50HE Diesel Serial number: 15108
HP/Kw 14HP /10.4Kw
Type: inboard diesel,
Tank: approx 45 litre fuel tank
Aprrox cruising speed 5knts.
Flexofold folding prop
ELECTRICAL
Charging: Alternator/wind/solar
Batteries: 2 x 85amp/hr 12 volt leisure batteries with battery isolating switches.
230 volt battery monitor/charger is also installed.
Main switch / fuse panel rewired (2018)
Hitec mains battery charger
Supply switch for anchor winch
(Under cabin sole)
Engine battery
Electric anchor winch control
Engine/leisure battery switches
Battery monitor
Marlec HvDi charge regulator
Marlec Rutland 505 wind generator on pole (2018)
Stern light
Marlec 40W solar panel manoeuvrable on short pole (2018)
Nav lights R/G
Electric Anchor Winch
Mast Steaming light
Rig
RIG
Slab reefing mainsail with zip bag mainsail cover and lazyjacks.
Plastimo 608S genoa roller reefing system with furling self tacking Jib.
All lines lead back to the cockpit.
Alloy mast and boom by Z spars
stainless steel standing rigging renewed 2022
Cruising chute in sailbag (port)
Chute lines (port)
Lewmar ST 14 winch x1 + clutches, on cabin top
Lewmar ST 14 x 2 on side decks (2014)
Plastimo jib furler + line to cockpit
Original Hunter self tacking jib
Code 0 + free flying Selden furler & lines (removable)
Spinnaker/foresail boom + lines(stowable inside aft cabin) + Ring fitting on mast
Original mainsail, (Hunter sail number 77) 4 battens
3 reef system, with separate tack & clew reef lines to cockpit
Lazyjacks & sailstack
Kicking strut boom safety system
Equipment
SAFETY GEAR: Danbuoy,
horseshoe lifebuoy,
4 lifejackets,
harness point in cockpit,
bilge pump.
CO monitor
Powder Fire extinguisher & Fireblanket
Radar reflector x 2,
XM MOB lifesling
Ocean safety 4 man life raft in canister / cradle (serviced 2021)
DECK GEAR:
Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardwires,
blue sprayhood,
blue sprayhood flap protecting companionway,
cockpit enclosure,
a pair of dodgers,
stainless steel boarding ladder on transom,
Bruce main anchor with chain,
South Pacific electric anchor windlass,
Danforth kedge anchor,
tiller cover,
winch handle holder,
2 winch handles,
mooring warps and fenders.
Hitec mains battery charger
Supply switch for anchor winch
(Under cabin sole)
Wire cutters, Mob tackle, spare oil
Water pump & HW tank (port side)
(Upper Port Hand Lockers)
Ass spares, air horn, batts, ensign,
spare VHF aerial, autohelm ext lead
(Port under seat locker)
Leisure battery
20 m shore power cable
Socket set
General tool kit
20 m Water refill hose
Engine / under aft berth
Engine battery
Raw water seacock new (2022)
PSS shaftseal new (2022)
Primary fuel filter (2019)
Hull & shaft anode renewed (2022)
Seago 3 man dinghy, oars + pump
6 x standard fenders
1 x large fender
4 x mooring warps
Assorted shorter lines
Pulpit reinforced to take cruising chute/code zero
Wooden bow boarding ladder
CQR anchor 20m chain 20m warp
Plastimo jib furler + line to cockpit
Forecabin:
Boathook
Electric anchor winch control
Radar reflector x 2, compact &‘rain catcher’
XM MOB lifesling
Cockpit cushions x 3
Bunk cushions twin berth
(Under bunk compartments)
Kedge anchor & chain/warp 20m (bow)
Water tank Plastimo 40 litre (stbd)
B&G compass unit (stbd) (2018)
B&G depth/speed sensor (port) (2018)
Cruising chute in sailbag (port)
Chute lines (port)
(Starboard hanging locker)Lalizas drogue
80m nylon drogue line
Bosun’s chair
Ball & cone shapes
Under bridge deck
Engine/leisure battery switches
Battery monitor
Marlec HvDi charge regulator
Bilge pump & handle
Winch handle
Accommodation
Cabins:
No:2Fwd Vee berth double bed
Stern Double berth
Saloon:
Convertible double in saloon/wheelhouse
Centre saloon wheelhouse table
Upholstered wrap around seating
Table (drops to form double berth)
Galley:
Sink with hot and cold water
Wallas diesel cooker Hob and heater Installed in 2021
Tank in locker below
Controls
Assorted cutlery, plates, mugs
Powder Fire extinguisher & Fireblanket
CO2 Monitor
Heads:
Jabsco sea toilet, new seacocks (2022)
Sink H&C taps & shower, elec pump out
Roving bilge pump pipe in hanging locker
Helm:
Pilot wheel with instrumentation Stbd side
Internal hydraulic steering wheel
Internal morse throttle/gear control
B&G V9 chartplotter + radar overlay (2018)
Folding helmsman’s seat
Aft Cabin
Double berth with cushions
Insulated heater
Cockpit (self draining)
Steering control internal <-> external
Ext morse throttle/gear control renewed 2023
Gas locker (gas fitting removed)
Bilge pump access on bridge deck
Harness strong point
Backstay & tension adjuster
Construction
British Hunter 27 Pilot
Year 2000
Builder: British Hunter Rochford Essex
LOA: 26'10"
LWL: 22'6"
Beam : 9'2"
Draft 3'5"
Disp: 6051lbs
Rig: Fractional Sloop
Berths 5
Keel: Twin Iron bulb with transom hung rudder
Ship Register number SSR94001
Hull identification number GB-HUNPA077J000
Twin keel version
Hull/keels Coppercoated
Hull Material GRP
