The Hunter 255 is a 25.58ft masthead sloop designed by Cortland Steck and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) between 1984 and 1987.
The Hunter 255 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
| Model | Hunter 255 | ||
| Length | 25.58 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.60 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 186.62 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 15.92 | ||
| Capsize | 2.20 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.30 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 282 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 34.25 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 150 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 132.10 sq.ft | ||
| I | 30 ft | ||
| J | 10 ft | ||
| P | 26.42 ft | ||
| E | 10 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Hunter Marine (USA) | ||
| Designer | Cortland Steck | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |