The Hunter 34 was introduced in late 1982 as a fast cruising vessel and more than 800 were sold over the next three years. Hunter’s goal was to produce an entry-level boat that was fun to sail and offered maximum room at a value price. The 1985 and older models benefitted from updates such as increased ballast, high performance rudder, and a 22 hp Yanmar 3GMF fresh water-cooled diesel, that improved quality and maintenance over earlier boats.

Boat Overview

The Hunter 34 was introduced in late 1982 as a fast cruising vessel, with over 800 units sold in the following three years. Hunter aimed to create an entry-level boat that was enjoyable to sail while maximizing space at a competitive price. Models from 1985 and earlier received enhancements such as increased ballast, a high-performance rudder, and a 22 hp Yanmar 3GMF fresh water-cooled diesel engine, improving quality and maintenance compared to earlier versions.

A very nice, must see boat. DISTANT DREAMER is a 1985 shoal-draft model that has undergone numerous updates and improvements. She is well-equipped, offering exceptional performance under sail and ease of handling. In lovely condition, she is now available for sale due to her owner’s change of plans. DISTANT DREAMER would serve as a comfortable cruising boat and a fast, fun club racing boat, particularly in light air.

Some of her upgrades include air conditioning, a solar charging system for batteries, and updated electronics featuring AIS and an autopilot.

Reasonable offers encouraged!

Hull & Deck

• Fiberglass construction
• Shoal-draft keel
• Non-skid decks
• Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits
• Folding swim ladder/stern gate
• Perforated, aluminum toerail
• Stainless steel stanchions on toerail
• Double lifelines with gates port and starboard
• Varnished teak grabrails on cabintrunk
• (4) Ventilators
• FORTRESS FX-16 Anchor w/chain and rode
• DANFORTH anchor w/chain and rode

Cockpit & Helm

• Pedestal steering
• Elk hide-wrapped stainless wheel
• Separate throttle & shift levers
• Poly dropleaf cockpit table & drink holder
• Teak companionway boards
• Cockpit cushions
• KUUMA propane BBQ (Rail-mounted)
• Poly drinkholder on stern rail

Canvas

• Green Sunbrella dodger & bimini (and bimini cover)
• Green Sunbrella lifeline covers with pads in cockpit area
• Green Sunbrella wheel & winch covers

Sails & Rigging

• Main w/Doyle StackPack (Self-flaking sail system)
• Green SUNBRELLA DOYLE Cradle Cover
• Genoa w/CDI Flexible Furler
• Asymmetrical Spinnaker
• Anchor-riding sail
• Masthead B&R Rig
• Swept-back spreaders with bird spikes
• Split backstay
• Aluminum spars (3 folding steps on lower mast)
• BARTON Boom struts
• SCHAEFER Mainsheet traveler on Cabintop
• Jib tracks on deck, port & starboard
• Running rigging led aft to cockpit
• EASY LOCK rope clutches on cabintop (4 port, 4 stbd)

Winches

• MAXWELL 21 2-speed, self-tailing (2) Cabintop
• MAXWELL 25 2-speed, self-tailing (2) Cockpit coaming

Accommodations

The forward cabin features a V-berth with good headroom, storage, light, and ventilation. The head is located aft to starboard with a separate sink and storage to port. The spacious main salon includes a dinette to starboard and a settee to port. Outboard storage, good lighting, and white fiberglass with wood furniture create a comfortable living space. The U-shaped galley is aft to starboard, while the nav desk is to port with chart storage and a liquor cabinet. The aft double cabin includes a locker, vanity, and storage compartment. NOTE: MERMAID air conditioning.

Galley

• Double, stainless steel sink and tall faucet
• H/C pressure water
• Alcohol stove w/2 burners & wood cutting board cover
• SEAFROST refrigeration
• Toaster Oven
• Electric coffee maker

Engine & Mechanical

• YANMAR 3GMF Diesel 24 hp
• PSS Dripless Shaft Seal
• MARTEC folding propeller

Electrical

• 12V DC System
• (3) AGM batteries
• NOCO Smart Charger
• GO-POWER Auxiliary 40A-12V dc multipoint power supply
• DC panels at Nav Station
• 4-port USB charger at Nav Station
• Solar Panel on stern rail provides trickle charge to batteries
• PROSLOCHARGE multisource charge distributor
• 120V AC
• 120V AC Panel at Nav station
• (2) 35 amp, 50 ft shore power cords
• Pigtail adaptor for standard 120V AC plugs
• MERMAID Air conditioning

Electronics

• RAYMARINE Element 12S Chartplotter @ helm.
• (In-hull “down-vision” transducer & LightHouse Charts for North America)
• RAYMARINE ST 4000 Autopilot
• DATAMARINE Depth (thru-hull transducer)
• DATAMARINE Wind instruments
• RAYMARINE RL70C radar (not interfaced)
• STANDARD HORIZON QUANTUM VHF w/AIS
• NEMA 2000 interface (Chartplotter & VHF)
• RITCHIE Binnacle Compass
• Engine control panel
• Fuel level gauge
• Inclinometer
• Brass Clock & Weather Instruments

Entertainment

• SONY stereo radio at Nav Station
• LG 27-inch Smart TV, main salon

Safety Gear

• Emergency Tiller
• Hand-operated pumps
• LIFESLING MOB Recovery System
• Lifting block & tackle
• Radar reflector
• First Aid Kit
• Life Jackets
• Safety Harness
• Jacklines
• (3) Fire extinguishers
• Flares
• Air horns
• Portable 12V Spotlight
• LED flashlights @ nav station & V-berth
• Wooden plugs (seacocks)

Other

• Fenders
• Dock lines & Spares
• (2) Boat hooks
• Spare Parts
• Tool Kit
• Small Shop Vac
• Deck brush w/adjustable handle

Optional

• WEST MARINE Inflatable Dinghy
• 1400W portable generator (“pure sine wave”)
• Brass Trawler Lamp
• Original artwork

Disclaimer

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.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.