Hunter 430

This 1997 Hunter 430 is a capable and well-found offshore cruiser designed by Warren Luhrs and built by Hunter Marine in the USA — a roomy, seaworthy design that has earned a strong following among serious cruising sailors. She comes with a marina berth lease at Lefkada Marina included in the sale, valid until May 2028, at no additional cost to the buyer. For anyone seeking a ready-to-use cruising base in the heart of the Ionian, this alone represents a significant and immediate advantage.

Finding a secure, well-located berth in the Ionian is neither straightforward nor inexpensive. Lefkada Marina places the new owner within easy reach of the finest cruising waters in the Eastern Mediterranean — the Ionian Islands, the Corinthian Gulf, and beyond — from day one of ownership, with no waiting list, no search, and no additional outlay.

In private British ownership since 2008 and maintained by Volvo-authorised agents, the yacht is currently ashore at Lefkada, freshly antifouled and ready for launch. She is offered at a realistic price by experienced sailors, and with the berth included, the overall package is excellent value. An excellent opportunity not to be missed — early viewing is strongly recommended.

Highlights — listed below but included in Full Specs:

• Marina berth lease at Lefkada included in sale — valid until May 2028, no additional cost to buyer
• Currently ashore at Lefkada — freshly antifouled, ready for launch; survey available without lift cost
• Maintained by Volvo-authorised agents
• Warren Luhrs design; Hunter Marine, USA (1997)
• Volvo Penta MD22-P 50hp diesel inboard (shaft drive)
• Max Power CT80 tunnel bow thruster (2009)
• Lugger generator 4.7kVA
• Air conditioning — fore (16,000 BTU) and aft (7,000 BTU, 2022)
• Quantum mainsail with stack pack (2014)
• Quantum genoa, 140% (2008); self-tacking jib (2023)
• Cruising chute with Karver top-down system
• Garmin 18 HD+ radar (2021)
• 200W solar panel with MPPT controller
• Sterling 2kW sine-wave inverter; Sterling 80Ah battery charger
• 4 domestic batteries (2019); bow thruster batteries (2024)
• 25kg Rocna anchor, 100m chain
• Joker RIB 2.8m tender with Mercury 5hp outboard (serviced 2023)
• Twin aft cabins, each with en-suite heads and separate shower
• Two holding tanks

Broker's Remarks

The Hunter 430 is a substantial offshore cruiser that appeals to buyers who know what they are looking for: generous volume, capable sea-keeping, and a specification built up over years of knowledgeable ownership. The current owners are experienced sailors who have owned this yacht since 2008 and have equipped and maintained her properly throughout.

The generator and twin air conditioning units, the bow thruster fitted in 2009, and the 200W solar panel all point to a yacht set up for serious passage-making and extended time away from marinas. Volvo-authorised agent maintenance gives confidence in the mechanical side, and the 2019 domestic battery bank and 2024 bow thruster batteries mean the electrical foundation is in good order.

The navigation suite is functional and includes a Garmin HD+ radar fitted in 2021 and a working handheld VHF; the fixed VHF is currently non-functional and will require attention. The navigation instruments are dated but working, and a new owner may wish to refresh the suite to their own preference — this is reflected in the asking price.

With the yacht freshly antifouled and ashore at Lefkada, a survey can be commissioned without the cost of a separate lift. The included berth lease to May 2028 removes one of the most time-consuming and costly challenges of buying a yacht in Greece. She is offered at a realistic price and we recommend an early inspection.

Accommodation

The Hunter 430 offers comfortable two-cabin accommodation with berths for six, including saloon berths. Headroom throughout is approximately 1.98m, which is generous for a yacht of this length. The interior is finished in teak with cream leather upholstery.

Layout

The layout comprises a forecabin with a large double berth to starboard, a seat and vanity unit to port, and an en-suite heads with WC, sink, and separate shower. The aft cabin offers a large double berth with ample storage and a hanging locker, with its own en-suite heads and separate shower. The saloon converts to a triple berth.

Domestic

The galley is fitted with a Seaward gimballed 3-burner cooker with oven and grill, a 12V Coolmatic fridge/freezer, a separate freezer, stainless steel sinks, a Goldstar microwave, and pressurised hot and cold water via a Seaward calorifier. Air conditioning is installed fore and aft: a 16,000 BTU forward unit (original) and a 7,000 BTU aft unit (2022). A radio/CD player is fitted. Cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils are included.

Navigation

• Chartplotter: Garmin Map 4012
• Second display: Furuno GPT 7000F (at helm)
• Radar: Garmin 18 HD+ (2021)
• Autopilot: Autohelm ST7000 (2004)
• VHF radio: Apelco fixed (currently non-functional); handheld VHF in working order
• Navtex: NASA
• Depth sounder: Autohelm ST60 (1997)
• Speed/wind/log: Autohelm ST60 (1997)
• Navcenter: Autohelm
• GPS: Garmin
• Compass: Ritchie (1997)

 Deck

• Windlass: Simpson Lawrence electric, 1,500W
• Main anchor: 25kg Rocna; 100m x 8mm chain
• Second anchor: 25kg FOB; 25m chain and 50m warp
• Third anchor: 20kg Bruce (spare)
• Chain counter
• Washdown pump
• Pushpit and pulpit: Stainless steel
• Lifelines
• Boarding ladder
• Deck shower
• Sprayhood
• Dodgers
• Winter cover
• Navigation lights

Canvas

• Sprayhood
• Dodgers
• Winter cover — full

Tender

• Dinghy: Joker RIB 2.8m inflatable
• Outboard: Mercury 5hp (serviced 2023)

Miscellaneous

• Full set of fenders, dock lines, and warps
• Additional rope and warps
• Boat hook
• Engine manuals and spares

Extra Details

• Currently ashore at Lefkada — freshly antifouled and ready for launch
• TEPAI cruising tax paid — vessel has remained in Greek waters continuously, confirmed pre- and post-Brexit
• Maintained by Volvo-authorised agents

Title Documents and Tax

Safety

• Life jackets: 4
• Fire extinguishers: 3
• Fire blanket
• Jackstays
• Lifebuoy
• Emergency tiller
• Radar reflector
• Gas solenoid cut-off
• Bilge pumps: 1 x manual

Construction

• Builder: Hunter Marine Corporation, USA
• Designer: Warren Luhrs
• Year: 1997
• Hull material: GRP (fibreglass)
• Deck material: GRP
• Hull colour: White
• Keel type: Bulb/wing
• Rudder type: Spade
• Steering: Wheel

Dimensions

• LOA: 13.10m (43ft 0in)
• LWL: 11.58m (38ft 0in)
• Beam: 4.27m (14ft 0in)
• Draft: 1.50m (4ft 11in)
• Displacement: 13,250kg

Mechanical

• Engine: Volvo Penta MD22-P, 50hp diesel inboard (1997 — original)
• Engine hours: Approximately 2,650 hours total — original counter read 1,650 hours at purchase in 2008; replacement counter now shows approximately 1,003 hours
• Last serviced: 2023/2024 season, by Volvo-authorised agents
• Drive type: Shaft drive
• Propeller: 3-blade Kiwi (folding)
• Gearbox: Volvo
• Bow thruster: Max Power CT80 tunnel bow thruster (2009)
• Engine spares: Extensive spares kit carried aboard

Performance

• Engine power: 50hp
• Motor speed (cruise): Approximately 6 knots

Tankage

• Fuel: 200 litres (44 gallons), 1 tank (aluminium)
• Water: 600 litres (132 gallons), 2 tanks (plastic)
• Holding: 100 litres, 2 tanks (plastic)

Electrical

• Domestic batteries: 4 x (2019) — specification to be confirmed
• Engine start battery: 1 x
• Bow thruster batteries: 2 x 12V Varta (2024)
• Battery charger: Sterling 80Ah
• Inverter: Sterling 2kW sine-wave
• Solar: 200W panel with MPPT controller
• Generator: Lugger 4.7kVA — approximately 727 hours
• Shore power: 230V

Rigging

• Rig type: Masthead sloop
• Mast: Z Spars aluminium
• Standing rigging: Stainless steel wire (2014)
• Headsail furling: Profurl system
• Staysail furling: Karver system
• Cruising chute: Karver top-down system
• Reefing: Slab
• Lazy bag: Stack pack on mainsail

Sails

• Mainsail: Dacron, Quantum Sails, with stack pack (2014)
• Genoa: 140% radial cruising laminate, Quantum Sails (2008)
• Self-tacking jib: (2023)
• Cruising chute: Nylon, Quantum Sails (2008)