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The Hunter 460 is a 46.08ft b&r designed by Hunter Design Team and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) since 1999.

The Hunter 460 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.

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HUNTER 460 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of HUNTER 460. Built by Hunter Marine (USA) and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 1999. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 14.05. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.22. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

HUNTER 460 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about HUNTER 460 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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HUNTER 460 is built by Hunter Marine (USA).

When was HUNTER 460 first built?

HUNTER 460 was first built in 1999.

How long is HUNTER 460?

HUNTER 460 is 12.09 m in length.

What is mast height on HUNTER 460?

HUNTER 460 has a mast height of 15.67 m.

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Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with various engines at 62.0 hp (46 kW), which gives a max speed about 7.0 knots.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Hunter 460 is 1.87, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 8.3 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Hunter 460 is about 337 kg/cm, alternatively 1888 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 337 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1888 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

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Considering a Hunter 460

• Thread starter Joe
• Start date Jan 23, 2000
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I am interested in anyone who has recently purchased a 460 to understand what other boats were considered and why you chose the Hunter.I have been cautioned about Hunter in general, but no specifics.  

New boats in that size and price range Likely, you are not looking for traditional style. Other boats .. hmmm. I expect the J/46 will sail very well. It comes standard with a carbon fiber spar, which I consider a big plus. The SCRIMP process used to make the hull and deck is a significant improvement over hand-laid fiberglass. The interior looks great. But it will cost more, and you have to put up with a traveler in the cockpit.If you are willing to go just a little more traditional, you might look at the Outbound 44. You can customize it to your heart's content, which is THE major advantage of buying new. And it may be price competitive, especially since you get what you want. According to its web page, it is built like the proverbial brick outhouse. A big bonus: it is a Schumaker design.The Saga 43, Robert Perry's latest, is a little smaller than the Hunter 460, but it is also less expensive, and may sail just as fast.All of these boats are intended for offshore as well as coastal use. They are all modern designs, fast modern underbodies, little or no outside teak, etc. They all have slotted, aluminum toe rails. (I wish Hunter would bring these back.) The last two come with 30" stanchions standard. Since I don't have the $$ to buy a new boat, I have not looked at any of them. If I did and were, I would investigate all three. They each have a website. (I think the Outbound folks need to improve their website, but won't hold that against them as yacht builders.)http://www.sagayachts.comhttp://www.jboats.com/j46http://www.outbound44.comGood luck! Have fun.  

George Lamb

I Was Where You Are I wrestled with what boat to buy, and I really liked the 460, but several of my boating friends "warned me" about Hunters. Intrestingly enough, non of them could give me specific issues or problems. Most of them co-incidentally suggested that I consider a Catalina.I did a lot of research and spoke to a lot of folks. What I found out is that there seems to be bit of a religous war between Catalina fans and Hunter fans (not unlike the ongoing discussion about full batten -vs- roller furling main sails). I never did find a solid basis for the "warnings".Long story short, I ordered the Hunter 460 and I am about three weeks away from taking delivery. I will post a detailed review after the comissioning of the new boat. I will say that I have not heard anything unexpected from the existing 460 owners that I have spoken or emailed with. Good luck with your decision.George  

Mark Johnson

Been there, done that! Before purchasing our 460, I was a diehard three time Catalina owner. So I was very interested in seeing their new 470. It is a great boat, but I think the interior design of the 460 is far superior. We like the fact that the master stateroom on the 460 is forward instead of buried under the cockpit. The boat has lots of storage. The fit and finish I think also are superior, The cockpit where we spent most of our time is large and more comfortable. The back rests on the cockpit seating on the Catalina is too low (uncomfortable for me). We also looked at the Beneteau, but liked the Catalina better. Our budget was limited so we weren't looking at Hinckleys or Swans. Every boat has it's pro's and con's, but we felt the 460 gave us everything we wanted and more. After sailing her for most of last season, we couldn't be more pleased. Would I buy another Hunter? You bet I would.Mark JohnsonS/V Anthem H460  

Richard Owen

Decisions Decisions!! I too recall being in your shoes. There are so many things to consider, and it's different for every owner. I own a 460, so I may be biased. I will admit that if money had been no object, there were several other boats I may have purchased. But, for some of us, money matters. I still believe that for my intended use, I got the most for the money I was prepared to spend. This is one beautiful boat. It sails well & motors well. Has a tremendous amount of power in the rig - people have said the boats need to be reefed too early, but I notice that when I reef, I get the sail area down to the amount standard on a Beneteau 461.Much of the equipment which comes with the boat is of excellent quality. It is a mass produced boat, however and suffers some of the problems relevant to that - that's why it's less money than some others. If you have specific areas of concern, there are a few owners here who can give you straught answers, including myself.  

Need to know I am about to buy a 460 and would like to know if anyone has done any blue water sailing with this model. Is she sound enough for extensive blue water sailing?I have heard rumors (not substantiated by me yet) that Hunters fall apart out on the open ocean.  

Justin Wolfe

How thick is your skin? Cliff,If you don't mind explaining to people over, and over, and over again that your boat will/did not fall apart then you'll be fine on the big blue. Some people like being pioneers or like being different. Some people just want to follow the proven path. Decide which type you are. The psychological aspect of sailing a Hunter in Blue Water can be a lot more important than the structural aspect.Extreme example. You're 100 miles off the Washington Coast. A storm drops out of Alaska giving you 50 knot winds and 30' seas. Are you going to start thinking.. "Hmm? I wonder if all those naysayers were right? Am I going to die?" Not a pretty thought.How confident are you in your own assessment of the boat?Obviously a lot of boats much less capable have sailed offshore great distances without problem.Is the 460 the best boat you can buy for bluewater. No. Is it a good value? For some. Would I rather sail across an ocean on a Saga 43? Yes.If Hunters truly fell apart offshore you would know about it by now and Hunter would not be building 460's.  

The issue is not JUST falling apart Few boats fall apart on the ocean. Most will take much more abuse than their crew. But a lot of boats designed for protected sailing, when pushed further, will experience a variety of non-lethal failures. Bulkheads will shift. Doors, drawers, and access panels that once fit, won't. Ports and hatches that never leaked, start. Panels may develop cracks. Boats that never made a sound, afterwards, creak and groan on every sail. A boat can take a lot of this before it affects a critical system. Even so, it detracts from the joy of using the boat and from the economic value of the boat. An offshore boat is designed not just to be safe offshore, but also to retain its wholesomeness after extended offshore use.I have no idea whether the H460 is an offshore boat. This website is the closest I've ever been to one. I just think there is more to that question than the fact that it sails the ocean without falling apart. The real answer will come from brokers selling H460s that have been used offshore.  

Philip Press

Hunters Before going into an explanation I want to assure you I have no " blood relatives" who work for Hunter.I've owned Hunters since '78. I've owned the 27, 30, 36, Legend 40 and 45. Whatever they may have been accused of during the '80s, I will tell you that with the exception of some bad bottom blisters on my '36, which the factory promptly fixed completely at their cost, I have had absolutely no problems with Hunters. I've sailed the Chesapeake, Atlantic coastal sailing, Long Island Sound, Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, Newport, Naragansett Bay and while not a "bad weather" sailor, over twenty years of sailing have turned up some interesting weather conditions.I just purchased the Passage 450, look at a lot of other boats and understand why Hunter is able to deliver production boats, well conceived, executed and delivered for very attractive prices. Not unlike any other manufacturing company, larger sales numbers yield the ability to create economy of scales. Also, some systems are built into the boat that may make it a bit more difficult to retrofit later but there is a price for everything.I remember getting some bad comments on the Legend 45 regarding structural flexing. They, Hunter, retrofit my yacht to the point where I owned it for 11 years and sold it for about what I paid for it with not a lot of add ons.I like their products, have found them to be well made yachts and "innovative."Look they're not Hinckleys but they're not meant to be. I don't think the best cars out there are Mercedes Benz's. There are lots of other options and each brings strengths and weaknesses. It's just one person's opinion but I owned five of them and I've just bought my sixth.  

Donald Guggenheim

Hunter once, Hunter twice, Hunter three times..... I have been told never to buy a new boat and certainly never buy the number one hull of any design. To that end, in 1990 I bought a new hunter legend 35.5. A wounderful boat without any problems of note over two years. For the "perfect boat", I bought the #1 hull legend 40.5. This boat was extremely well outfitted with many systems (dual air, autopilot, radar, sea power, spinnaker, electric winch, running backstays, check stays, cutter rig etc. etc. etc.). I raced and cruised this boat hard for seven years and about 9,000 miles from dead calm to 45 knots sustained winds and twelve foot seas in the Gulf of Mexico. Never was there a time that I felt at risk. The boat outperformed all of my expectations. Hunter could not have "gone the distance" or assisted more than they did when asked. The boat sold for 90% of what I paid for it seven years prior. The new owner surveyed the boat and both he and the surveyor agreed the boat was in near perfect condition asthetically as well as structurally. Of course, needed just a little more room and a little more stuff, enter the new Hunter 460 purchased in August of 1999. A different boat of different design. Since purchase, the boat has learned a lot. She is faster, easier to sail, and far more comfortable at dock and at sea than in the beginning. The boat has surpassed my expectations in all catagories. Hunter again has gone the distance with there support and knowledge of the boat and systems. I am an above average sailor in both experience and knowledge having sailed extensively in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. I would not hesitate for a moment to sail any of the three Hunters I have owned to the Caribbean and beyond. The value of the Hunters I have owned is proven in value at resale, pleasure of ownership, ease of maintenance and factory support.The quality of support at the dealer, like an automobile dealer, may not, as some of us have experienced, meet the standards emplied by Hunter. Where this has been at issue, Hunter has assumed the responsibility without exception. As an expert from the knowledge sailing, club house conversation, countless hours of conversation with other boat owners, brokers, service people, and the like, it is clear to me that Hunter is a great value and the 460 exemplary of the same.S/V OZ Hunter 460  

Arthur Boas

My 2 cents I purchased a 40.5 new from Hunter. They are a class act, and look after their customers.  

it's a sloop i own a 35.5 and have had it in seas andwind well beyond the point that you would expect this boat to be.the bottom line,its a sloop. you can go out there but pay attention, you cant get as careless as you can with a heavy cutter rigged boat. i would go anywhere in the 450 or 460  

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2000 Hunter 460 Technical Specs

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The Hunter 460 is an American sailboat that was designed by the Hunter Design Team as a cruiser and first built in 1999.

The Hunter 460 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a B&R masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, a walk-through reverse transom with a swimming platform and folding ladder, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel or optional bulb wing keel. With the fin keel it displaces 26,180 lb (11,875 kg) and carries 9,680 lb (4,391 kg) of ballast. With the wing keel it displaces 26,000 lb (11,793 kg) and carries 9,500 lb (4,309 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 6.50 ft (1.98 m) with the standard keel and 5.50 ft (1.68 m) with the optional shoal draft keel.

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar JH2HTE diesel engine of 76 hp (57 kW). The fuel tank holds 100 U.S. gallons (380 L; 83 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 200 U.S. gallons (760 L; 170 imp gal).

Factory options included a two cabin and workshop arrangement, a three cabin and four cabin configuration. Standard equipment included an electric halyard winch, self-draining transom propane lockers, dual offset anchor rollers and a full-beam aft cockpit. The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 105 with a high of 108 and low of 95. It has a hull speed of 8.44 kn (15.63 km/h).

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LOA: 46.08 ft LWL: 39.67 ft Beam: 14.00 ft Draft: 6.50 ft Displacement: 26180.00 lbs Ballast: 9680.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: B&R

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There are three staterooms including a large forward berth with two heads and two aft staterooms sharing one head.

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Forward cabin with double birth, Two aft cabins with double births, Double drop-down table in main cabin, Three heads with showers,

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XM, AM, FM, CD with 6 speakers

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110volt Refrigerator and Freezer

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2002 Hunter 460

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“TRUST ME” 2002 HUNTER 460

Trust Me was built in Florida by Hunter Marine (now Marlow-Hunter). For over 30 years Hunter has built quality offshore boats at a reasonable price. If you have ever seen the size of the hardware used in the chain plates alone, you know what I am saying.

Trust Me made the 1200 mile voyage from Tortola to West Palm Beach in the fall of 2020. Her owner commented that she preformed very well in the various conditions they encountered, and has mixed feelings about selling her, but has decided to replace her with a similar size catamaran to accommodate his family’s needs.

Trust Me is the shoal draft version of 5’5” and 3 cabins

Headroom is 6’6” throughout except the heads & forward cabin are 6’3”

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Bulb/wing keel version: draft-1.68m/5.5’

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