The Hunter horizon 273 is a 27.25ft fractional sloop designed by David Thomas and built in fiberglass by Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK) between 1988 and 1995.
The Hunter horizon 273 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Main features
Model | Hunter horizon 273 | ||
Length | 27.25 ft | ||
Beam | 9 ft | ||
Draft | 3.25 ft | ||
Country | United Kingdom (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.17 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 39.75 % | ||
Displ. / length | 221.67 | ||
Comfort ratio | 17.44 | ||
Capsize | 2.13 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull twin Keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 21.42 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 3.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 4880 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1940 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.20 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 290 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 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 Boats Ltd. (UK) | ||
Designer | David Thomas | ||
First built | 1988 | ||
Last built | 1995 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |