2001 Hunter Helsen Signature 470 Sold Boat in Daytona Beach, FL 32114 US
Helsen Signature 470
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47.8 feet
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Fiberglass/Reinforced
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2001 Hunter Helsen Signature 470 | ||||||
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| Price | $225,000 | $229,000 | $218,000 | $235,000 | $210,000 | $209,900 |
| Location | Daytona Beach | Bradenton | Pensacola | Pensacola | Panama City | Melbourne |
| Nominal Length | - | 49' | 47' | 54' | 38' | 44' |
| Beam | 14' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Draft | 6' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | - | - | - | Yanmar | Yanmar 4JH2BE | Yanmar |
| Total Engine Power | - | - | - | 110 hp | 50 hp | 75 hp |
| Days on Market | 486 | 546 | 318 | 37 | 339 | 133 |
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The Signature 470 has an upgraded interior in elegant ash and teak with a teak and holly sole. The interior features an entertainment system that includes multiple flat-screen televisions. Stainless steel hatches and ports have custom shades that convert to screens.
MAIN SALON:
• Convertible burl wood high gloss table
• 2 Built-in chairs starboard
• Spectra MPC-3000 Watermaker, with fresh water flush
• Deluxe leather cushions
• U-shaped dinette with seating for 4
• Built-in entertainment center with separate audio controls
• Navigation station starboard aft
FORWARD MASTER STATEROOM:
• Solid ash hull side battens, teak doors, finish is Awlgrip clear urethane satin/gloss
• Queen-size bed with 9 ½” innerspring mattress
• 2 – Caframo Bora 3-speed marine fans
• 3 Large hanging lockers
• 6 Dresser drawers under the bed
• 5 Storage cabinets
• Head compartment on port side, includes VacuFlush JADE green head (full size),
Corian JADE green vanity countertop & sink with chrome/gold faucets. “Y” valve for
overboard discharge, holding tank, and macerator
• Shower compartment on starboard side includes custom etched glass door, Corian
seat and soap holder, chrome/gold towel rings & hooks, & separate sump system
• Floor storage port & starboard with teak/ash drop-ins
• 17” flat screen TV with Bose speakers and CD system above center hanging locker
AFT STARBOARD CABIN:
• Double berth with 8 ½” innerspring mattress/Deluxe bedding package
• Aft head with a shower, VacuFlush JADE green full-size head mounted on matching
Corian platform, Corian JADE green countertop with built-in Corian vanity sink,
holding tank, “Y” valve, macerator, and separate shower sump system
• Large hanging locker, three storage compartments
• S.S. opening port window, s.s. hatch, Lewmar opening port to cockpit
• Private entrance to aft head
• Ash wood hull side
• All wood finished in satin/glass Awlgrip urethane
AFT PORT OFFSHORE CABIN:
- • Two single berths (one is a hinged adjustable pipe berth)
- • S.S. opening port window and S.S. hatch
- • Splendide 2000S washer/dryer forward of the pipe berth
- • Liquid refreshment rack (4 large bottles)
- • Ash wood hull side
- • All wood finished in satin/glass Awlgrip urethane
Corian JADE green countertops
• Built-in waste bin
• Built-in microwave
• LPG 3-burner S.S. stove with oven, pan storage under
• Teak wine glass holder under the overhead dish shelf
• Top & front loading cold plate refrigerator with sliding storage shelf and separated
clear spacers for extra drink storage (external digital temperature gauge)
• Top-loading cold plate freezer (external digital temperature
gauge)
• Extra sole drop-in for storage
• 4 Teak storage drawers
• Double S.S. sink with filtered water faucet, and swing pullout faucet for
hot and cold running water.
• Double door storage cabinet under sink with extra shelving
• Wide body s.s. arch with integrated stern seats and stern pulpit
• Double s.s 1x19 life lines with port, starboard, and stern gates
• Varnished teak eyebrow
• S.S. cabin top handrails
• S.S. deck fills
• S.S. bow, midship, and stern cleats
• Cabin windshield with insulated cover
• Large two-compartment anchor well
• Mantus M1 anchor to starboard with 300' – 3/8" high test chain, S2 swivel
• 35 lb Bruce anchor to port with 50’ – 5/16” high test chain and 200’ nylon rode
• Simpson Lawrence Horizontal 1500 anchor windlass
• Extra-long anchor s.s. bow-roller platform with eye for cruising spinnaker downhaul
and dual-offset rollers to allow independent lowering of anchors
• Danforth Constellation 4.5” compass (new 2010)
• LPG tank storage port and starboard transom with remote hose for s.s. grill
• Extra-large transom lockers with flush stainless steel. locks port & starboard with shelving
• 10 Hood SS top-opening deck hatches
• 11 Hood s.s. ports
• 4 Fixed hull ports, Opening Lewmar offshore hull ports
• 6 OceanAire flush roller shades/screens
• 2 Hood SS. Dorade vents
• Black rigid PVC rubrail with 1” SS rubstrake
• S.S. telescoping transom ladder
• Hot & Cold pressure transom shower
• Dockside pressure regulator freshwater hookup
• Bronze seacocks, through-hull fittings, and sea strainers
• Raymarine Axiom 12" chart/radar (2023) integrated system at the helm (Navionics chart chips for Florida, Bahamas & Caribbean) on custom-built pod (2008)
• Raymarine EV 400 with smart controller autopilot (2023) with type 100/300 rotary drive motor
• Raymarine i70 color multi-instruments (3) on pod above companionway (new 2013)
• Raymarine depth, wind, and speed
• Standard Horizon VHF with AIS at the nav station with remote RAM3 at helm
• (2) Samsung LCD flat screen TVs (main cabin – 20” and owners cabin – 17”) (2006)
• (2) Sony DVD players (main cabin and owner’s cabin)
• Fusion stereo with JL Audio Marine cockpit speakers
• Danforth Constellation compass
• Raymarine 650 AIS transceiver
• Sirius/XM Galaxy receiver
• Doyle APC cruising spinnaker (2001)
• Doyle Code A furling spinnaker (new 2012)
• Doyle 115% Hydra-Net Quicksilver jib (2001)
• Doyle 125% Hydra-Net Quicksilver genoa (new 2010)
• Doyle furling boom mainsail (new 2010)
• Doyle Hydra-Net 350 staysail with deck storage bag
RIGGING:
• Domestic (USA) s.s. wire standing rigging with StayLock fittings
• Technora/Dyneema halyards and sheets
• Hood furling jib system with SS. Drum and Harken lead blocks
• Forespar Boom Vang
• Leisure Furl Mainsail furling boom
• Facnor 2500 furling spinnaker drum system (2012)
• Inner forestay (accommodates storm jib or staysail)
• Internal halyards led aft to the cockpit
• Electric Lewmar 48 self-tailing halyard winch (starboard)
• 6 Line stoppers (sheets & halyards)
• 1 Lewmar 44 halyard/sheet winch (port)
• 2 Lewmar 50 cockpit coaming sheet winches
• 1 Lewmar 48 electric halyard winch
• Inboard adjustable jib tracks on cabin deck with Harken cars
- • Northern Lights Generator (6kw) (2520 hrs)
- • Xantrex Freedom 3012SW 3000W inverter with system control panel (2023)
- 12V/110V electrical panel
- • 2 Shorepower cords (30 amp)
- 12V/110V electrical panel
- 50 amp splitter
- Yanmar 4HJ3TBE 76 hp diesel engine (2330 hrs)
- 3-blade Max prop
- Racor filters for the main and generator
- 2-zone air conditioning
- Side Power bow thruster
- Vacu-flush heads
- Spectra watermaker
- 11-gal hot water tank
Kuuma s.s. propane barbecue with removable propane hose to propane locker
• 2 s.s. Rod holders mounted on stern rail (port and starboard)
• Fresh water faucet at port transom (washing deck offshore)
• 4 Harken snatch blocks
• MaxProp 3 blade x 18” feathering propeller
• 7 - Hella Turbo cabin fans
• TV, shore cable
• Offshore first aid kit
• Spare parts for the water maker engine and generator
• AB 10’ 3” rigid hull inflatable dinghy (2011)
• Tohatsu 15 hp fuel-injected outboard engine (2021)
Plastimo 6 men offshore liferaft, recertified in 2021 in hard canister
• ACR Global Fix EPIRB,
• 2 jacklines
• 5 offshore inflatable life vests with w/safety tethers & whistles
• Orion offshore flare kit
• 3 – 10BC fire extinguishers
• Ultra bilgepump high water alarm with Rule 2000 high water bilge pump
• ACR strobe light & type IV horseshoe buoys on starboard s.s. mount
• Lifesling overboard rescue system
• Forespar crew overboard pole with stern tube mount on backstay
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/25 | Initial price | $225,000 |
Overview from around the web 2001 Hunter Helsen Signature 470
Customers praise the 2001 Hunter Helsen Signature 470 for its spacious and comfortable interior, making it ideal for extended cruising and liveaboard lifestyles
Many appreciate its solid construction and reliable performance under sail, highlighting the boat's stability and ease of handling. Owners also commend the well-designed cockpit and deck layout, which enhance safety and enjoyment while sailing. Overall, the Hunter Helsen Signature 470 is regarded as a versatile and dependable cruiser that combines comfort with practical sailing features.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 2001 Hunter Helsen Signature 470 is a well-regarded sailboat that offers a blend of performance, comfort, and style. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Spacious Interior: The 470 model features a roomy and comfortable cabin layout, making it ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard situations.
Modern Design: With a sleek hull and deck design, the Hunter Helsen Signature 470 combines aesthetic appeal with efficient sailing performance.
Performance: The boat is known for its solid sailing capabilities, offering good handling and stability in a variety of conditions.
Quality Construction: Built with attention to detail, the 2001 model boasts durable materials and craftsmanship typical of Hunter yachts.
Ample Deck Space: The deck layout provides plenty of room for crew movement and relaxation, enhancing the overall sailing experience.
Versatile Rigging: Equipped with a well-planned rig, it allows for easy sail handling whether short-handed or with a full crew.
Cons
Maintenance Needs: As with many boats of this age, some systems and fittings may require updating or regular maintenance to keep everything in optimal condition.
Weight: The 470 is on the heavier side compared to some performance cruisers, which can affect acceleration and light-wind sailing.
Limited Outboard Options: Depending on the configuration, the boat may have limited engine power options, potentially impacting maneuverability in tight spaces.
Interior Layout Preferences: While spacious, some sailors may find the interior design less customizable or modern compared to newer models.
Docking Size: The boat’s overall length and beam might require larger marina slips, which could increase docking fees.
Made For
The 2001 Hunter Helsen Signature 470 is designed for sailors seeking a versatile and spacious cruiser that combines comfort with performance. Ideal for families or small groups, this sailboat offers ample living space and thoughtful amenities, making it perfect for extended coastal cruising or weekend getaways. Its blend of easy handling and reliable design appeals to both seasoned sailors and those new to sailing who want a dependable and enjoyable experience on the water.
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