Review from March 2010 Cruising World Magazine

The 39 model has all the room you'd expect and a fresh new look.

Boats measuring between 38 and 42 feet form a popular niche in the cruising market because they offer relative ease of handling while still being large enough to accommodate an entire family. Hunter Marine hopes to further widen that appeal with its new Hunter 39, a capable and comfortable cruising boat that can be “geared up” into a long-distance passagemaker.

The 39’s interior is entered through a secure companionway with good handholds and nonskid tread on the stairs. The cherry-stained wood panels and joinery is attractive and bright. The solid-wood floorboards-a new feature for Hunter with this model-are properly secured.

The interior is offered in a two- or three-cabin configuration. In the two-cabin version, the owner’s aft cabin has an athwartship double berth with seats to either side and two hanging lockers. A second double berth forward is also flanked by a hanging locker and storage area. Of the two cabins, I found the natural lighting to be better forward and the forward cabin more appealing.

Sensibly, the 39 has only one head. A vanity area is separated from the head and shower by a stout acrylic panel. A small but comfortable forward-facing nav station sits to port. A large saloon table with comfortable seating lies to starboard. The standard flat-screen television is mounted on the starboard bulkhead.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Starting forward and aft of the chain locker is the guest cabin. Large V-shaped double berth that is flanked by a hanging locker and storage. Hatch above for excellent ventilation and light.

Next is the Main salon; U-shaped dinette to starboard with shelves and lockers outboard and a fixed dining table with drop leaf. Flat screen TV is mounted on the forward bulkhead. To port is a settee with shelf and locker outboard. Aft of the settee is a forward facing navigation station. Large hatch above for additional light and ventilation. The large port lights makes for a bright interior along with her cream colored Ultra-leather fabric. The cherry cabinetry and wood floors gives her warmth. Aft of the Nav Station is the large single head with separate shower stall.

Opposite the Nav Station is the L-shaped galley and entrance to the aft Master stateroom. The aft cabin has an athwartship double berth with seats to either side and two hanging lockers. There is plenty of light and an opening hatch to the cockpit for ventilation.

GALLEY

The modern L-shaped galley to starboard comes complete with stove with oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, and Corian countertops. A pullout spice rack and stowage trays in the recesses of the cabin sole are nice touches that owners will appreciate. Her Navy Blue Corian counters give her a very modern feel as well as her stainless steel appliances. There is an abundance of storage and counter space for long tern living aboard.

SAILS AND RIGGING

Seldon aluminum mast and boom, mast stepped on deck.

Stainless steel wire standing rigging.

Furlex roller furling for the headsail

In mast roller furling for mainsail

All lines led aft to the cockpit for ease in single handing

Hunter stainless steel arch for the traveler (mid-cockpit)

Ridged boom vang

Self-tailing winches on cabin top for halyards as well as cockpit primaries

Dual helm wheels

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

Yanmar 3JH5E 39HP diesel engine with low hours

Direct drive shaft

Reverse cycle AC and HT via two systems in the Aft cabin and salon

110V shore power with cord

12V ships system (batteries new last year)

Battery charger

HULL AND DECK

The Hunter 39 features a rugged ocean-going hull that bears the CE “A” Classification. The deck profile and hull shape are sleek and modern, and the extended hull improves sailing performance. The cockpit features twin wheels for the ultimate in comfort, visibility and control, and transom access from the roomy cockpit is wide and safe. The U-shaped cockpit lounge seats the entire crew in comfort around a large drop-leaf table. Moving forward, the bridgedeck is raised a full 15 inches, minimizing any threat of downflooding.

• Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits with side stanchions and double life lines
• Large sugar scoop transom
• Stainless steel integrated swim ladder
• Walk-thru transom with gate and removable double doors
• Wide Catbird seats on aft pulpit port and starboard
• Dual helms
• Lockers under helm seats
• Canvas for wheels, table and catbird seats
• Centerline drop leaf table in cockpit
• Large bimini - fore and aft of the traveler
• Plexiglass companionway boards
• Stainless steel hand rails by companionway and cabin top
• Cowl vents
• Cubbies for lines in cockpit
• Anchor locker with below deck windlass and foot controls on deck
• 5 opening hatches with sun shades and screens
• CQR anchor with chain and rode

ELECTRONICS

Standard Raymarine electronic package;

• Wind speed
• Wind direction
• Depth
• Chart plotter
• Radar
• VHF radio
• Compass
• Fusion stereo with speakers
• Flat screen TV

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.

Comments

"Sweet Pea" is a lovely vessel that has been very well maintained and lightly used by her original owners. It is difficult for the owners to let her go but she will make the next owners very happy and comfortable.