Marlow Hunter Minstrel 23 for sale in Great Moulton United Kingdom

Meet Rosie, a 1991 Hunter Minstrel 23 with charm, practicality, and an abundance of thoughtful upgrades. Known for its stability and versatility, the Minstrel 23 is perfect for those looking for a reliable cruiser with coastal capabilities. Rosie comes fully equipped for your next adventure, meticulously maintained and with extensive recent updates that make her stand out from others in her class. She is ready for the water, ideal for solo sailors or families looking for ease and comfort without sacrificing performance.

Her exterior is in excellent condition, complemented by nearly new rigging and an efficient Mariner 6hp outboard, upgraded in 2019. The standing and running rigging, updated in 2024, includes a newly fitted headsail furler, while the custom gin pole allows for single-handed mast raising—a rare and convenient feature. Inside, Rosie boasts an impressively reconditioned cabin with newly installed woodwork, LED lighting throughout, and a reimagined galley equipped with an Origo twin-burner stove. The spacious and practical layout offers ample storage, a fold-down table, and cozy berths with blackout options for added privacy.

With a strong trailer and dolly, she’s easy to transport and launch. In addition, her 50W solar panel and dual-battery setup ensure you’re powered for any journey. Including a comprehensive inventory of gear, from navigation and safety equipment to a cozy cockpit setup with a sprayhood, Rosie promises comfort and convenience, making her an ideal vessel for short getaways or extended cruising adventures.

Construction
White GRP hull
White GRP deck with integrated non-slip
White GRP superstructure
Swing keel
Lifting mechanism in very good condition

Machinery
Mariner Sailmate 6hp outboard (2019) with charging
Impeller and anode replaced this year
Approx. 5 hours of use

Electrics
All rewired with tinned wire (2024)
50w solar panel
Bluetooth Victron MPPT solar controller
Two 70ah batteries
0/1/2/both battery isolator switch
Interior LED lights
Two 12v cabin sockets
Two USB sockets on companionway bulkhead
Wiring diagram and spare LED roll

Tankage
12L fuel tank with gauge, nearly full with winter additive
Stored on shelf level with motor head in cockpit locker
Custom vapor-lock venting to cockpit
Two 5L drinking water containers with taps near stove

Rig and Sail
All spars, standing and running rigging nearly new
Folding boom crutch
Running rigging fitted in 2024
Rigging diagram provided
New headsail furler (2024)
Sails in good condition, plus unused spare jib
High-quality sail cover
Main and foresail set well and handle easily
Custom gin pole for single-handed mast raising

Accommodation
Interior reconditioned with new woodwork and space-saving features (2024)
Quarter berth used for storage (sail covers, boom tent), fits 6ft oars
Cushions in good condition
Storage includes six large lockers, shelves, and under-shelf nets
Two lockers and large shelf in heads
Rotating saloon table extends fully or lowers for extra sleeping space
Under-shelf storage at cabin's forward end for bedding
Window blackouts for privacy and condensation control
All LED cabin lights with individual switches, controlled by master switch

Domestic
New large sink
Storage and drying rack above sink
Hinged lid over sink
Origo twin burner stove with fiddles
Platform under stove with two 70Ah batteries
Extra foot space under stove
Two 5-liter drinking water containers next to stove
Rotatable shelf above stove with overhead lighting

Deck
6Kg Kobra anchor with 9.5m chain and 40m warp
Sprayhood in very good condition
Minimal exterior wood, oiled for easy maintenance
2 x Washboards: one varnished, one painted
Boom tent for additional cockpit shelter
3 x Fenders
Ships bucket
Cleaning kit
Mooring lines
Boat hook in cockpit locker
Daylight hoisting shapes
Radar reflector included
Sturdy trailer and dolly with new tyres (2023)
2 x Spare wheels

Navigation
Raymarine sounder and log
High and low-level LED navigation lights
Simrad tiller pilot
VHF aerial
Lowrance 7m Elite chart plotter 
(Unused, replaced by rugged tablet with Navionics)

Safety
Crewsaver life-jacket included
Horn for signalling
Emergency beacon provided
Fire extinguisher (new in 2024)
Fire blanket included
First aid kit on board
Bilge pump, tested and in working condition

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.