410 Hunter

Source: Boatpoint Magazine

With a range encompassing models from the 2.9m trailerable day-sailor to the new 15.2m long-range express cruiser, Hunter Yachts has an extensive range for all budgets and applications

The Florida-built range comes under the banner of Luhrs Marine Group, which also produces the Mainship, Luhrs and Silverton ranges.

The Hunter marque has been growing in popularity in Australia, with increased exposure in both charterfleets and among private owners, national distributors, Chris and Wally Szewezuk said.

The 410 forms part of the backbone of the Hunter family cruiser fleet.

The deck layout of the 41-footer has been designed to accommodate a full crew for sailing and/or entertaining with an open and uncluttered layout.

The cockpit has been set up with a number of space-saving features, such as an integrated arch with the traveller located up top. It keeps the area free to provide additional room and seating to handle a full crew with ease. It also doubles as an attachment point for the optional bimini. Extra storage and a custom console are also benefits of the wider cockpit that extends all the way to the gunwhales.

The flip-down pilot seat and walk-through transom make boarding easy and safe, while taffrail seats and dual transom lockers complete the package.

Set up for short-handed cruising, the mainsail is utilised as the larger sail, rather than with a conventional rig with larger genoa. The fractional rig is set up with swept-back spreaders and full roach main and a furling jib. Dual single line reefs lead aft.Other features include offset anchor rollers and optional underdeck windlass to make the job of handling ground tackle easier. Coaming wells keep the halyards and sheets organised, while all lines lead aft to the cockpit to make short-handed sailing easier.

The under deck layout is designed to make cruising a comfortable experience. The central saloon features abundant hatches and ports to keep the area bright and well ventilated. The polished dining table is central to entertaining and to serving meals, while elegant fabrics and a rich teak interior convey a warm atmosphere.

The starboard-side galley has an open layout with wide Corian benchtops, a three-burner range with oven, microwave, and triple access refrigerator-freezer. Again, storage and utility has been a priority in the design, and a number of items such as a rubbish bin, dishware and rack and ample cupboard space are fitted in the standard layout.

A separate nav station houses all the electrical controls as well as providing space for electronics.

Located aft is a shower head with vanity and storage. Dual access is provided to the large head to help keep it private yet convenient for all those onboard.

A master stateroom is located aft and features a queen-size berth, hanging lockers, and a host of storage facilities right down to the hanging carry-on closet. Spaciousness and ventilation was again a priority, with good lighting, overhead hatches and full headroom in the cabin.

Forward is a full-size double stateroom with its own en suite. It also features overhead hatches and storage via a number of drawers and hanging lockers.

A tri-cabin version is available with twin cabins located aft and a separate double cabin forward.