2005 Hunter 36

$79,900

Used

Boat in Oriental, NC 28571 US

builtBuilt in 2005
Year the boat was built
model

36

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

35.5 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
35.5ft
Length Overall
35.5ft
Length at Waterline
30.58ft
Beam
12ft
Max Bridge Clearance
55ft
Max Draft
5ft
Drive Up Draft
5ft
Cabin Headroom
6.42ft
Dry Weight
13900lb
Ballast
5025lb
Cabins
2
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
75gal
Fuel Tanks
37gal
Holding Tanks
30gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Electrical Circuit
110v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
3YM30
Total Power
27hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2005
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Cockpit Shower
Cockpit Cushions
Electric Bilge Pump
Oven
Manual Bilge Pump
Microwave Oven
Marine Head
Air Conditioning
Heating
Hot Water
Refrigerator
Battery Charger
Depthsounder
Radar
Log Speedometer
Wind Speed And Direction
Navigation Center
Plotter
Autopilot
Radio
Compass
Gps
Cockpit Speakers
Vhf
Flat Screen Tv
Bimini Top
Spray Hood
Shore Power Inlet
Inverter
Furling Mainsail
Furling Genoa
Equipment & Upgrades

⭐ Highlights & Upgrades

  • Autopilot & Newer Radar – Confident navigation and easy single-handing
  • New Windlass (50’ chain + 300’ rode) – Effortless anchoring
  • Bottom Paint – January 2025 – Ready for the season
  • Standing Rigging Inspected – 2025 – Peace of mind aloft
  • Heat Exchanger Updated – Reliable engine cooling
  • New Cutlass Bearing – Smooth propulsion
  • All-New Thru-Hulls (Sailcraft) with proper backing plates

⚡ Electrical & Energy Systems

  • Victron 2200W Inverter – Clean, reliable AC power onboard
  • (3) Lifeline AGM Batteries (Group 27) + Start Battery
  • Solar System – 2 Panels (Blue Sky) – Off-grid capability
  • LED Navigation & Interior Lighting – Efficient and modern
  • 12V / 110V Systems Updated

❄️ Comfort & Interior

  • 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (New 2017) – Stay cool in Southern summers
  • Refrigeration – NEW 2025 – Fresh, efficient cold storage
  • Hunter’s trademark open salon layout with abundant natural light
  • Large aft cabin + forward stateroom – Comfortable accommodations
  • Generous headroom and ventilation throughout

⛵ Sailing & Deck

  • Sails in good condition
  • Cockpit Canvas – Protection from the elements
  • Hunter’s B&R rig – No backstay, easier sail handling, excellent stability
  • Spacious cockpit with walk-through transom and swim platform
  • Lewmar Folding Steering Wheel

Why the Hunter 36?

The 2005 Hunter 36 is known for being one of the best coastal cruising platforms in her class:

  • Easy to sail short-handed
  • Stable and forgiving under sail
  • Exceptional interior space for a 36-footer
  • Ideal for ICW cruising, liveaboard use, or weekend escapes

Owners consistently praise the model for its comfort underway and at anchor, making it a favorite among cruising couples.

Location

Oriental, North Carolina – The sailing capital of NC and the perfect jumping-off point for your next adventure.

EQUIPMENT, UPGRADES & MAINTENANCE⚙️ Engine & Mechanical Systems

  • Extensively serviced Yanmar diesel with documented annual maintenance
  • Full year-end engine services performed regularly (2017–2025+)
  • NEW Engine Mounts (2026)
  • Rear Main Seal Replaced (2026)
  • Engine Alignment Completed (2026)
  • Cooling System Overhaul:
    • Heat exchanger serviced/updated
    • Coolant flush (2026)
    • Thermostat & gaskets replaced (2026)
  • Raw Water System Updates:
    • New raw water pump (2023)
    • Impellers replaced regularly
    • Raw water system cleaned and serviced
  • Fuel System Serviced (filters replaced)
  • New Transmission/Shaft/Strut/Propeller
  • Belts replaced and adjusted (main & raw water belts)
  • PSS Shaft Seal Bellows Replaced (2026)
  • Cutlass Bearing Replaced (per notes)
  • Engine detailed, cleaned, primed & painted (2026)
  • Hoses, clamps, and gaskets replaced as needed (2026 service cycle)

This level of recent mechanical refit is rare—major engine service items already addressed.

⚡ Electrical & Power Systems

  • Victron 2200W Inverter
  • (3) Lifeline AGM House Batteries (Group 27) + Start Battery
  • Solar System – 2 Panels (Blue Sky)
  • LED Navigation Lights & Interior Lighting Upgrade
  • New Fresh Water Pump (2026)
  • 12V / 110V System Capability

Electronics & Navigation

  • Autopilot with NEW Fluxgate Compass (2023)
  • Radar 
  • NEW Icom VHF Radios – Helm & Nav Station (2025)
  • Ritchie Binnacle Compass (2025)

❄️ Interior Comfort & Galley

  • NEW Dometic Refrigerator (AC/DC) – 2024
  • 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (2017)
  • Spacious Hunter 36 interior layout with excellent ventilation

⛵ Deck, Hull & Structural

  • Bottom Paint – 2025
  • Rudder Repaired & Painted (2026)
  • Thru-hulls replaced and reinforced with backing plates
  • Fiberglass repairs completed as needed
  • Propeller treated during haul-outs
  • Regular haul-outs, washdowns, and detailing

⚓ Ground Tackle & Anchoring

  • NEW Lewmar Windlass (2025)
  • 50’ Chain + 300’ Rode
  • Windlass foot controls for easy operation

Rigging & Sailing Systems

  • Standing Rigging Inspected – 2025
  • Hunter B&R rig (no backstay) for ease of handling
  • Sails reported in good condition
  • Cockpit canvas for protection

Maintenance History Highlights

  • Consistent professional servicing dating back to 2017
  • Annual engine services documented
  • Diver inspections
  • Routine haul-outs with bottom paint cycles
  • Preventative maintenance throughout ownership

This is not just a well-kept Hunter 36—this is a systematically maintained and recently refreshed cruising boat. The 2026 engine work alone represents a major value add, eliminating the biggest unknown for the next owner.

Buyers looking for a turnkey, mechanically sound cruiser with modern upgrades will immediately recognize the care and investment in CURRENT ESCAPE.

Disclaimer

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
5/5/26Initial price$79,900

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13 Lockwood Dr., Charleston, SC, 29401

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