Hunter 31

This HUNTER 31 is very clean and has been very well maintained. Designed to be roomy for her length and easy to sail, AUDRA JANE delivers on her intentions.

The 31 is a comfortable, speedy, mid-size cruiser that takes advantage of all the latest advances in sailing components and technologies. The 31 replaces the popular 306 in the Hunter product line. The Hunter design team, led by Glenn Henderson, developed a totally new boat from the hull up, and took advantage of all the newest "marinized" components such as water heaters, chargers and refrigeration systems. These smaller, stronger and lighter parts helped engineers build a "comfort cruiser that goes fast." "We found the ideal position for weight balance and access for all the 31's advanced components to create a better center of buoyancy," said Henderson. "The result is a boat that is forgiving, well-rounded and has exceptional performance."

Ergonomics and function were also carefully considered during the 31's design phase. Design engineers constructed a full-size mock-up of the interior and deck for analyzing functionality and user comfort during extensive operational and livability testing. Adjustments, sometimes only fractions of inches, were made to hardware, doors and bulkheads to achieve maximum usability and comfort. Maximum efficiency and comfort has been built into the interior of the 31. The forward cabin is larger than most boats in its class, which was achieved by adjusting the forward hull shape, without affecting performance. A private aft cabin is also provided, along with a fully enclosed head with vanity and shower. The galley has two-burner propane stove and stainless steel sink. Options on AUDRA JANE include a refrigerator and microwave. Water storage is a 50-gallon freshwater tank and five-gallon water heater. New designer fabrics are used throughout, and interior lines are clean and streamlined. An Everware laminate teak and holly cabin sole is back by popular request -- Hunter customers like the look of wood but enjoy the surface's durability and easy maintenance. Shore power connections are handy at port, and make the 31 a great weekend or vacation cruiser.

The computer-designed, solid fiberglass hull is the result of extensive testing and special engineering. Hunter designed the 31 considering both the weights of a small 1-2 person crew and larger 8-10 person crew with gear to insure low drag efficiencies under a variety of load and wind conditions. Henderson says the balanced spade rudder they designed for the 31 has good clean flow over foil sections, and helps make the boat fast and fun to sail. Hunter continues its concept of low maintenance exteriors with its all fiberglass deck.

The cockpit is roomy and features a Lewmar Direct Drive steering system, folding steering wheel, hot/cold transom shower and a stern rail with Flexiteek seats. Heavy duty stainless steel handrails surround the deck. The integrated swim platform includes a telescoping stainless steel swim ladder.

Hunter's proven easy-to-sail B & R fractional rig system consists of a Selden anodized roller furling mast, and jib furling. The furling headsail has been designed to retain the sail area typically lost over a standard mainsail, and in fact has two more square feet than the 31's standard sail. Further easing the load are Hunter's famous arch-mounted mainsheet traveler along with a helm sheeting package that allows control of jib sheets from the back of the boat.

Mechanical Boom Vang

Raymarine ST40 Knotmeter

Raymarine ST40 Depthsounder

Raymarine Chart Plotter/Radar at Helm

Raymarine S1 Autopilot

VHF Radio

VHF Full-function Remote Mic at Helm

Stereo System

(2) Group 31 Batteries

Battery Charger

DC Refrigeration

110V Shore Power

Electric Bilge Pump

High Water Bilge Alarm

Dodger

Bimini

Cockpit Cushions

Stern Rail Cushions

Pedestal/Wheel Cover

Manual Bilge Pump

3-Blade Propellor

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