sailboatdata hunter 340

The Hunter 340 is a 33.75ft b&r designed by Hunter Design Team and built in fiberglass by Hunter Marine (USA) since 1997.

The Hunter 340 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Review of Hunter 340

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The interior is like most other boats made of teak. Teak has the advantage of being naturally very oily and therefore water-repellent, which is suitable on boats. The boat is equipped with 3 cabins, 7 berths, a galley, 285.0 liter fresh water capacity, toilet facility and 110.0 liter waste water capacity.

The Hunter 340 is built with a fractional rig. A fractional rig has smaller headsails which make tacking easier, which is an advantage for cruisers and racers, of course. The downside is that having the wind from behind often requires a gennaker or a spinnaker for optimal speed.

The Hunter 340 has been built with different keel alternatives.

The Hunter 340 is built with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can only enter major marinas as the draft is about 1.83 - 1.93 meter (6.00 - 6.30 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Unknown keel type

Hunter 340 can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.37 - 1.47 meter (4.49 - 4.79 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat may be equipped with an inboard Yanmar diesel engine at 27 hp (20 kW). Calculated max speed is about 6.2 knots

The fuel tank has a capacity of 110.0 liters (29 US gallons, 24 imperial gallons).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Hunter 340 is 2.09, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.2 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Hunter 340 is about 206 kg/cm, alternatively 1155 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 206 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1155 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

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Hunter 340 is a 33 ′ 9 ″ / 10.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine starting in 1997.

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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Deep Keel: 6.0’.

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Hunter 340 - seeking your opinion

• Thread starter mrmac
• Start date Oct 29, 2014
• Hunter Owner Forums
• Ask A Hunter Owner

We've sailed for many years but never owned anything larger than 27'. Our current boat, a Northern 25, is a sturdy craft but with few amenities and a nearly unreachable engine. At 70, I'm ready for a boat that doesn't require my taking the portable, single burner stove into the cockpit to heat water for tea. A proper head would be a distinct upgrade, too. We've looked at the Hunter 310 (too cramped), the 376 (the ones that I saw were getting on in years), and the 340 - which may be the Goldilocks boat. This Hunter 340 has the in-mast main, 27 HP Yanmar, and the shoal draft keel. If we make an offer, the survey will tell me a lot about possible deficiencies, but a short sea trial may not reveal her sailing personality. Naturally, I've read reviews from a few owners, but I'd like to learn more before making a commitment. Advice about bargaining for a sailboat in this market could be quite helpful, also. Thanks - and if I've posted this in the wrong place, let me know, and I'll rectify that. mrmac  

bryan crites

hunter 34 This is my second hunter 34, to own. Mine is an 84 model. Needed some repairs but nothing major. A great sailing sloop. Great cabin area , and quite comfortable in all seasons. Do look at the deck around the mast for a deppresion . Some problems there but can be a diy fix. This boat is a great sailing vessel to enjoy.  

The 340 is a very comfortable and easy to handle boat. The midship positioned head is a God-send at sea. I like my old 34 better because of more nimble handling, but the 340's modern cockpit and cabin is a lot more comfortable. Many were equipped from the factory with useful refrigeration.. and air conditioning.. Best is the transom .. makes dingy entry/exit MUCH better. Survey for the usual water leaks in the fixed ports and lifeline stanchions. Good Luck !  

Responsiveness? Thanks for replies and suggestions about extra attention to possible deck compression and ease of handling. Could I hear more about how "nimble" the 340 is? What's the deal with mast struts? I saw them on the Hunter 376s and on one of the 340s. A few owner/reviewers mentioned that the 340 does fairly well to weather but is a bit of a dog downwind. Perhaps a bit tender, also. Is that the consensus? [FONT=&quot]mrmac [/FONT]  

mrmac said: A few owner/reviewers mentioned that the 340 does fairly well to weather but is a bit of a dog downwind. Click to expand

Struts were to stiffen the mast and prevent "pumping".. The boats with in-mast sail furling have a good bit stiffer mast and don't use the struts. Nimbleness.. the old 34 is a little more responsive to the rudder.. the 340 is fine but not quite as responsive to rudder input.. The up side is that the 340 tends to sail in a straighter line and does not have to be corrected constantly.. The owner's comments on this site are pretty well honest.. the 340 is a good sailing boat..  

We've had our 340 for five years and have no regrets. It doesn't sit at the dock either, she's on the bay almost every weekend, because it is such a fun and easy boat to sail. It is tender, but it balances very nice with a reef in the main. If you have no plans to race, the roller furling main is probably the ideal setup. Last month, a Florida broker, who seemed to think I want to sell my boat, sent me a list of Hunters sold all over the country last quarter with asking and selling prices. Send me a PM and I will get the 340 prices to you. My profile has a youtube link with videos of our 340 sailing in all kinds of conditions.  

Ed Caldwell

mrmac said: Thanks for replies and suggestions about extra attention to possible deck compression and ease of handling. Could I hear more about how "nimble" the 340 is? What's the deal with mast struts? I saw them on the Hunter 376s and on one of the 340s. A few owner/reviewers mentioned that the 340 does fairly well to weather but is a bit of a dog downwind. Perhaps a bit tender, also. Is that the consensus? [FONT=&quot]mrmac [/FONT] Click to expand

Rick Templeton

Bought ours about a year ago and really like it. Seems to handle better than most of the others have experienced but I'm not a racer or high performance guy. My wife and I sail the SoCal coast and to and from Catalina and find it to be a very enjoyable ship. Ours is a 98 and was in pretty good shape. In the last year we had to replace the inverter (probably could have been repaired but we wanted to update and enlarge the capacity anyway), the exhaust elbow was replaced as well as the kill switch cable and we replaced the thru hull at the bilge discharge. With some elbow grease, polish, and few minor fiberglass repairs she looks like a new boat at 1/2 the cost. The interiors are comfortable and efficient . Highly recommend the 340, just like any other purchase, look it over befor you buy.  

You all are GREAT! This is very helpful. I'm a little concerned that I'm being seduced by the condo-like cabin of the 340 and neglecting her sailing attributes. Our current boat sails very well and is trustworthy (not the engine so much), but offers no amenities below, making cruising for more than a day or two unappealing. More questions: Cored hull? Soft deck? There must be an unused halyard for a spinnaker. Would it be difficult to rig a staysail? How difficult is it to get to tanks, steering cables, etc.? Problems with water heater leaks? etc.? Do you generally do your own work or let the yard do it? Do you have the link to Hunter 34 owner list? I had it, didn't bookmark, and can't seem to get back to it. Again, thank you very much! mrmac  

mrmac said: You all are GREAT! This is very helpful. I'm a little concerned that I'm being seduced by the condo-like cabin of the 340 and neglecting her sailing attributes. Our current boat sails very well and is trustworthy (not the engine so much), but offers no amenities below, making cruising for more than a day or two unappealing. More questions: Cored hull? Soft deck? There must be an unused halyard for a spinnaker. Would it be difficult to rig a staysail? How difficult is it to get to tanks, steering cables, etc.? Problems with water heater leaks? etc.? Do you generally do your own work or let the yard do it? Do you have the link to Hunter 34 owner list? I had it, didn't bookmark, and can't seem to get back to it. Again, thank you very much! mrmac Click to expand

Ed - thank you. Good information. We're going for a second look tomorrow, but there is a H386 we're interested in, also. Spent the day cleaning up the current boat in preparation for a new one. The 34 was a typo/mental lapse. mrmac  

Just back from looking at the boat - more carefully this time. She looks like what we want and we're in the process of making an offer. One of the stanchions needs to be rebedded, but I cannot see how that might be done w/o a ridiculous amount of work. Getting to an exterior chain plate looks worse. I was unable to inspect the fastenings joining hull and deck. Are all Hunters thru bolted with proper backing plates? How do you get to any of that stuff? One of the thru hulls is green - others look good. Made out of different material than the rest?  

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We bought a 1997 340 in 2013. It's a great boat. When you decide on buying it, or any boat, make sure you have it surveyed by a reputable Marine surveyor. Also a short haul-out for inspection. Boat US has a list of surveyor's. Just list your area.  

UPDATE: I made an offer. The seller countered. I accepted the counter offer price and asked that we have two sea trials. The seller took her off the market - decided to keep her. I can't decided to be annoyed or disappointed so will just be both. This is a great forum - very, very helpful. Thank you. mrmac  

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mrmac said: UPDATE: I made an offer. The seller countered. I accepted the counter offer price and asked that we have two sea trials. The seller took her off the market - decided to keep her. I can't decided to be annoyed or disappointed so will just be both. This is a great forum - very, very helpful. Thank you. mrmac Click to expand

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This affordable coastal cruiser has plenty of room for entertaining

T he Hunter design team was listening carefully to what potential buyers had in mind in the late 1990s when it came to building the ideal racer-cruiser, with an emphasis on the latter. The result was the Hunter 340, a sloop that would be fun to sail, comfortable and roomy enough for several friends or family, equipped with a gourmet galley, an enormous head and shower and suitable as a dockside summer gathering spot after a day on the water. 

First impressions

It’s almost impossible not to notice the integrated arch looming large just forward of the spacious cockpit. The arch, which supports the traveler, is among several key innovations that created a buzz in the yachting community. The in-mast furling (a popular option) and absence of a backstay also get attention, as do the portals that are oddly configured in different shapes and sizes like a museum of windows. 

And then there’s the massive cockpit, where a stainless 28-inch destroyer-style steering wheel is mounted to an instrument console with folding table, small cooler and storage compartment. There are two seats mounted on the stern rail, perfect perches from which to feel the wind and get the best view. The helmsman seat is hinged, making it possible to walk through the reverse transom to the integrated swim platform with its freshwater shower. Oh, and there’s no wood trim on deck, which translates to less seasonal maintenance.

Construction

The Hunter 340 is a fiberglass masthead sloop with a tall, fractional rig. It features a spade rudder and a bolted-on lead keel. Constructed by Hunter Marine from 1998 to 2001, the 340 was engineered to carry less weight aloft with smaller mast sections. This was accomplished by using swept spreaders and reverse diagonals as well as mast support struts, a system descending from the B&R design invented by the late Lars Bergstrom and Sven Ridder. The design eliminates the need for a backstay and allows for a large roach main to power the boat, while the 110-percent working jib provides stability. The drawback of swept spreaders is that they keep the main from being fully eased when sailing downwind. 

The hull-to-deck joint is through-bolted and fitted with a continuous rubrail. The mast and boom are aluminum. Most deck fittings are stainless steel. 

What to look for

Like any boat with a deck-stepped mast, excess compression over time and deck delamination from water infusion are problematic. The electrical system is, as one skipper put it, “bare bones” with few breakers and only one 30-amp shore power inlet. The swim platform opens to the bilge with only rubber latches to keep it secure, which could be a problem in rough seas. Some owners report thin line cracks on the hull bottom near the bolted-on keel. This most likely is fairing compound that overtime has become brittle and cracked as gravity and friction work against the keel. The keel was installed in bedding compound and then bolted. If weeping is evident, have the boatyard tighten the bolts. The boat’s gray nonskid deck paint tends to wear and peel.

The integrated arch accommodates the traveler, so there’s no need for the cockpit crew to move when tacking. Since the arch extends across much of the boat, the traveler can be longer and more efficient than those restricted by the width of the cockpit seats. It also protects the large cockpit from s flailing mainsheet and reduces overall line clutter. A bimini can be attached to the arch. 

The arch was made with fiberglass on the 1998 and 1999 models, and changed to stainless steel in 2000 and 2001. Owners differ in opinion on whether the change was made to cut costs or improve aesthetics. Skippers also use the arch to mount speakers, line bags and other accessories. 

The boat has plenty of cleats for docking, a bow pulpit, stern rail with two seats, double lifelines with gates, two dorade vents, hatches, an inboard jib track with cars, boom vang, roller furling jib, in-mast furling main, and stainless handrails. Mast shrouds connect to both the cabin exterior and the toerail, making it somewhat difficult for crew to make their way forward to handle foredeck tasks. The walk-through transom provides easy access to the integrated swim platform with its stainless, telescoping ladder.

The saloon affords 6 feet 4 inches of headroom. There’s a sprawling dining table for eight, and a gourmet galley with two-burner stove, oven, microwave, two-basin sink, refrigerator and freezer and Corian countertop. The boat carries 75 gallons of freshwater. 

It sleeps seven: two in the V-berth, two in the aft cabin and three on the convertible dinette and settee. The head is designed with a large shower. Light and ventilation are plentiful via ports that open and are screened. The boat has multiple hatches. The enormous head has a full shower. There are two private staterooms and three hanging lockers. 

The boat relies on a Japanese-built Yanmar 3GM diesel engine for auxiliary power. The engine is rated at 27-horsepower and is powerful enough to push the boat in a chop. The engine housing provides easy access to check fluids or change filters. The fuel tank holds 30 gallons.

Hunter Marine attempted to ease the effort of sail handling by using a large roach main. Although the sloop has a responsive helm, skippers have reported the combination of small genoa and big mainsail creates weather helm when sailing upwind, making it imperative to reef in 15 knots or more in order to balance the boat. Weather helm can also overpower the optional, battery-operated autopilot when the wind pipes up. 

The jib sheet winches are on the cabintop rather than the coaming and can’t be reached from the helm, which makes the boat difficult to singlehand. Some 340s were made with only one winch on the starboard side, so it must be shared. 

Owners note the typical upwind top speed is just over 7 knots. Although the Hunter 340 can be used for around-the-buoys racing, which it is in many locations, it’s more suitable as a coastal cruiser. 

The Hunter 340 is a spacious, comfortable, innovatively designed sloop ideal for day sailing with several friends aboard or a weekend of coastal cruising. 

SAILING’s Value Guide

(5-sailboat rating system)

PRICE:  The price of a used Hunter 340 ranges from $40,000 to approximately $65,000 for a hull in good condition.  

DESIGN QUALITY:  The Hunter 340 was designed by the Hunter design team. 

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: The solid fiberglass boat is finished with a thick gelcoat. The hull-to-deck joint is through-bolted and trimmed with a continuous rubrail. Mast and boom are aluminum, the deck-stepped mast steadied by a series of support struts in addition to the shrouds. Hardware is stainless steel. 

USER-FRIENDLINESS:  The cockpit seats eight and is set up for socializing. The boat’s integrated arch supports the traveler. The boat isn’t easy to singlehand because the self-tailing winches aren’t mounted on the cockpit coamings and the traveler is bolted atop the arch. 

SAFETY: The boat is equipped with double lifelines and gates, stainless handrails, swim platform to aid offloading by dinghy. The Edson steering wheel is a rod-and-arm system bolted directly to the rudder, which avoids use of quadrants and chain connections that are often a source of breakage.

TYPICAL CONDITION:  The earliest models are just over 20 years old and owners say the hulls are holding up with no major defects or breakdowns. The gray nonskid deck tends to wear. 

REFITTING:   The boat could benefit from refitting, including adding a bowsprit, winches, sturdier latches on the swim platform lockers and installing an internal barrier inside the lockers. Some owners have added thick felt to the edges around inside of engine access panels to reduce noise and prevent rattles, and a sump pump so that the shower drains overboard and not into bilge.  

SUPPORT: There are about 60 members throughout the United States, Canada and Australia in the Hunter 340 Facebook group. Many owners use the website https://hunter.sailboatowners.com when searching for parts or advice.  

AVAILABILITY: At least ten Hunter 340s were for sale in the United States in early spring and other hulls were available in Canada and Turkey.

INVESTMENT AND RESALE:  The Hunter 340 holds its value, with boats that sold as used 10 years ago for $50,000 still priced at approximately $45,000, depending on overall condition.

LOA 33’9”; LWL 28’6”; Beam 11’8”; Draft shoal 4’6”, deep 6’;  Displ. 11,030 lb.; Ballast deep-draft 3,500 lb., shoal draft 4,100 lb.; Sail area  682 sq. ft.

General Market Price Data

$66,900 2001 Wisconsin

$52,500 1998 New York

$41,500 2000 Maryland

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The Hunter 340 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop B&R rig, a slightly raked stem, a walk-through reverse transom with an integral swim platform and ladder, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 11,030 lb (5,003 kg) and carries 4,100 lb (1,860 kg) of ballast.

The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) with the standard keel and 6.00 ft (1.83 m) with the optional deep-draft fin keel. The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar diesel engine of 27 hp (20 kW). The fuel tank holds 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 75 U.S. gallons (280 L; 62 imp gal). There is also a 30 U.S. gallons (110 L; 25 imp gal) holding tank.

Standard factory equipment on the 340 included a 110% genoa, dual two-speed self-tailing winches, a stainless steel mainsheet arch, dorade vents, a marine VHF radio, knotmeter, depth sounder, stereo system, a hardwood cabin sole, private forward and aft cabins, a dinette table that converts to a double bunk, a fully enclosed head with a shower, a microwave oven, double stainless steel sink, two burner liquefied petroleum gas stove, icebox, kitchen dishes, anchor, four life jackets and an emergency tiller. Optional equipment included a bimini, mast furling mainsail, autopilot, mainsheet traveller, refrigerator, air conditioning and a spinnaker and related hardware. The design includes below decks headroom of 76 in (193 cm).

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 141 with a high of 150 and low of 135. It has a hull speed of 7.16 kn (13.26 km/h).

Source: Wikipedia

LOA: 33.75 ft LWL: 28.58 ft Beam: 11.67 ft Draft: 4.50 ft Displacement: 11030.00 lbs Ballast: 4100.00 lbs Hull type: Fin w/spade rudder Hull construction: FG Rigging type: B&R

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