Marlow Hunter 356 for sale in Westbrook , Connecticut United States of America

Step aboard JoJo Dancer 2, a 2003 Hunter 356 sailboat, designed for those who seek coastal adventures and effortless sailing. Known for delivering high-quality cruising sailboats, Hunter crafted the 356 with a focus on comfort, practicality, and ease of handling, making it perfect for family outings and extended port-to-port cruising.

This well-maintained sailboat features heat and air conditioning to keep you comfortable year-round, and a well-equipped galley with refrigeration, ensuring supplies stay fresh during your voyages. Thoughtfully designed for single-handed or short-handed sailing, the Hunter 356 includes a furling mainsail and all lines led to the cockpit, making this vessel a breeze to handle even when sailing solo. The solar panel provides reliable power away from shore, while the windlass enables easy anchoring wherever you choose to drop anchor.

Hunter's signature B&R rig with swept-back spreaders eliminates the need for a backstay, enhancing downwind performance and simplifying sail handling. The spacious interior is ideal for families or friends, with a bright, open saloon, generous galley, and comfortable sleeping quarters, all crafted for a luxurious experience on the water.

Key Features:

• Comfort: Heat and air conditioning for all-season cruising

• Galley: Refrigeration keeps provisions chilled for extended trips

• Single-Handed Sailing: Furling main and cockpit-led rigging for easy handling

• Sustainable Power: Solar panel keeps batteries charged off-grid

• Effortless Anchoring: Windlass for stress-free anchoring

The JoJo Dancer 2 combines the best of Hunter’s innovative design with practical cruising features, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy coastal adventures in comfort and style. Don’t miss out on this exceptional vessel—your next journey awaits!

Keel info: 

    Antimonious Lead Keel (hardened), attached w/ stainless steel keelboats.

Kevlar: 

    Kevlar layup in forward section of hull extending back to the keel sump

Rudder:

    Composite construction, light, strong, impervious to corrosion

PHRF racing handicap:

    141 (high of 150; low of 135)

Hull / Deck Joint:

    H356 has outward turned flanges at the deck and hull with exact fit

    * 3M 5200 sealant is evenly spread

    * Clamped and then through-bolted around the entire deck

    * Extra epoxy laid down at the the chainplates.

Bottom Paint:

2021: two (2) coats Interlux Micron Extra SPC (Blue)

2023: two (2) coats Interlux Micron Extra SPC (Black) 

Windlass:

        Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic

    Gypsy:

        RC172 (seven chain pockets): YES this one !

    Chain:

        5/16”  G4 (90’, new: 2022)

    Rode:

        5/8” (200’, new: 2022)

        (Simpson Lawrence says 9/16” 3 strand with  +/-  1/8”)

    Anchor:

        Galvanized Fixed Plow Anchor (35 lb. Lewmar, new: 2021)

 Sail Areas (actual):

        Main (furling model): 384 sq. ft.

            P:    44’ 11”  (13.66 m.)

            E:    16’  (4.876 m.)

        Jib (110%): 295 sq. ft.

            I:    44’10”  (13.66 m.)

            J:    13’ 2”  (4.01 m.)

        Total: 679 sq. ft.

Mainsail Furling & Reefing System: 

    Selden Furlin’

Jib Furling System:

    Profurl 

        (furling line replaced: 2022 (5/16”)

SA/DISP: 22.24

Displacement Length (x 100): 221

Misc Sailboat Calculations:

    S.A./Disp: 20.03

    Bal./Disp: 36.14

    Disp./Len.: 217.00

  Yanmar Model 3GM30F with manual

    27 HP

    Serial #: (E) 31792

    The continuous rating is 3400 RPM (80% is approx. 2700 RPM)

    The maximum rating is 3600 RPMs (80% is approx. 2900 RPM)

Freshwater (closed) cooling system capacity: 3.6 Qt (.9 gal.) (3.4L)

Engine Oil:

Shell Rotella 15W-40 used in Engine:

Oil Capacity (Oil Pan): Full 2.75 Qt (2.6L) (minimum effective: 1.7 Q (1.6L) 

Transmission:

    Kanzaki, Model: KM2P

    Serial #: 02796

    Gear Ratio: 2.62

    Oil: SAE 20/30 HD

    Oil quantity:  .32 Quart (.3 Liter)

Prop:

Martec RH16DX11PX1

Prop Shaft Diameter (for Zincs)

1”

Yanmar Engine Fuel Consumption per hour

3GM30

2200 RPM    .4  GPH

2400 RPM    .6  GPH

2800 RPM    .9  GPH

3000 RPM    1.1  GPH

3200 RPM    1.3  GPH

3400 RPM    1.6  GPH

3600 RPM    1.8  GPH

Main Traveler Lines: (2)

        5/16” (8mm)

        26’ (x 2)

        “LS”

        White (consider some other solid color in future?)

        Small Eye & Bare End

    Main Furling Line (Clew Outhaul)

        3/8” (9.5mm)

        42’

        “LS”

        Color: TBD (currently white w/ small blue fleck)

        Bare End (?) & Bare End (probably small eye & bare end) - Check !

    Main Halyard:

        7/16” (11mm)

        126’

        “XLS Extra”

        Blue

        Headboard Shackle & Bare end

    Mainsheet

        3/8” (9.5mm)

        80’

        “XLS”

        Blue Fleck

        Small Eye & Bare end

    Jib Halyard:

        3/8” (9.5mm)

        112’

        “XLS”

        Red

        Small Eye (??) & Bare End

    Jib Sheets: (2)

        7/16” (11mm)

        “LS”

        45’ (x 2)

        Red Fleck

        Bare End & Bare End

    Spinnaker Halyard 

        3/8” (9.5mm)

        115’

        “XLS”

        Black (or TBD)

        Snap Shackle NF11000s & Bare End

    Spinnaker Sheets: (2)

        3/8” (9.5mm)

        80’ (x 2)

        “LS”

        Black Fleck (or TBD)

        Bare End & Bare End

    Boom Topping Lift

        5/16” (8mm)    

        110’ 

UPGRADES Prior to 2020

        Lewmar Folding Helm Wheel

        Glomex Analog / Digital TV Antenna

        Solar array:

            Kyocera 260w Solar Panel

            Blur Sky Energy Solar Boost 3000i Charge Controller

        Quiet Flush Electric Freshwater 17” Head:

            Jabsco Model 37045 series

        Replaced A/C & Heat pump:

            Webasto  FCF-16000

        Reupholstered cockpit cushion covers

UPGRADES in 2020

        Raymarine Axiom 9 MFD Chart plotter mounted in new NavPod

        Raymarine Quantum Q24W Radar CHIRP Radome w/ WiFi 

        Sony Stereo speakers in cockpit arch

UPGRADES in 2021

        Main Sail & Jib inspected & serviced by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.

        Winter Cover inspected & serviced by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.

        Bottom refurbished 

Crushed walnut shell blasted: Glen Billings/Billings Basting, Glastonbury, CT

Preparations & Painting: Pilots Point crew

Barrier coats: Interlux InterPtotect 2000E

Ablative coats: Interlux Micron Extra (Blue 5690)

        LED replacement lights in cabin (partial)

        Dinette table

            Lagun table mount system  table top TW5050

        Jabsco Accumulator Tank

        Shower Sump Pump rebuilt

            Jabsco bilge pump replaced

            Float switch replaced

        Television replaced: (Supersonic SC-2412)

            AC/DC 24” LED  w/ built in DVD player 

            w/ Amazon Firestick

            w/ USB Firestick power adaptor to enable Firestick to operate on DC power

        Full BATTERY bank replacement

            (1) Dual Purpose Marine Group 27

            (3) Deep Cycle Marine Group 27

        New ANCHOR

            Lewmar Self Launching Delta Anchor

            Galvanized Cast Manganese Steel

            35 Lbs.

            (older 22 lb. Delta is now backup anchor stored in aft locker)

UPGRADES in 2022

        Anchor Chain & Rode

            90’    G4 5/16

            200’  5/8  3 strand

            New shackles & Lewmar Anchor Swivel

        Bilge Pump: Rule model 27DA (12 volts) 1100 GPH

        Bilge Pump Float Switch: Rule-A-Matic Plus Model 40A

UPGRADES in 2023

        all Cockpit Canvas (Bimini, Dodger, Connector) inspected & serviced by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.    

        Grab handles for Exterior of Dodger designed, fabricated and installed by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.

         Stereo update Fusion MS-RA70NSX, linked to Axiom MFD

        Solenoid replaced for Freshwater Electric Head supply line

UPGRADES in 2024

        New “continuous fuler” line replaced

        New 2nd LP Gas tank

        New Hot Water Heater, added new by-pass plumbing

        New Fresh Water Pump (Jabsco Par-Max HD5 Freshwater Pump)

        Added Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Antenna

        Engine pick up strainer filter (metal) replaced

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