Boating & Yachting Blog | Hunt Yachts (6)

Building the Hunt 80: Form and Function

Posted on Wed, Nov 12, 2014

Pure functionality is evident everywhere onboard the new Hunt 80, including the ergonomically laid out galley. Located forward to port inside the main deck salon, the galley is adjacent to the dining area. When finished, in addition to the excellent view through the large deckhouse windows, it will have a full enclosure with an aft-facing opening toward the salon and a sliding door leading to the formal dining table to starboard. A door just aft of the galley leads directly to the weatherdecks, or opens to let in a little seabreeze as needed.

The Hard-Working Designs of Ray Hunt

Posted on Tue, Nov 11, 2014

C. Raymond Hunt is an iconic figure in yacht design. The man and his designs are featured in recent magazine articles by the editors of Power & Motoryacht, Yachting, and Soundings Trade Only.

The Hunt 52 and Hunt 44 Offer Fresh, New Interior Options

Posted on Fri, Nov 7, 2014

Hunt Yachts is proud to announce new layout options for our popular Hunt 44 and Hunt 52 express cruisers, developed in direct response to customer requests. The Hunt 44 is now available in a family-friendly three stateroom layout, and the Hunt 52 now features a luxurious midships master suite option.

Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

Posted on Thu, Oct 30, 2014

The Hunt team is ready for action on B Dock, Bahia Mar, during the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, today through Nov. 3. We're featuring the impeccable Hunt 44, now available in a three stateroom version (see our website for layout). We are honored to host David and Charles Chang of Global Yacht builders during the Ft. Lauderdale Show. Global Yacht Builders produces the Hunt Yachts models 44 feet and longer, and are currently making wonderful progress on the construction of the extraordinary Hunt 80, due for delivery in spring 2015. Shown here with David and Charles are John Hendricks, sales director, Dave Goodman, Hunt Yachts' CFO, and John Jay Mouligne, sales director.

The Hunt 80 build continues

Posted on Tue, Oct 21, 2014

Noted journalist Eric Sorensen is chronicling the build of the Hunt 80 on thiss blog. As images arrive from the factory, Eric provides a description of each step in the build process, giving you a rarely seen insider's view. Sign up to receive a notification when the blog is updated (we post updates twice each month) or use the online form to send your questions about the build straight to the naval architect, Winn Willard. If there's something you'd like to see or know more about, just drop us a note.

Building the Hunt 80: THE YACHT BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE

Posted on Tue, Oct 21, 2014

See Hunt Yachts in Portsmouth, Annapolis, and Ft. Lauderdale

Posted on Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Nearly every Hunt model is on site at Hunt headquarters in Portsmouth, RI, during this busy haul-out season. It's a great time to come by and see the wide range of propulsion systems, models, and layouts that we offer. Many Hunt owners take advantage of our service/storage capabilities - we have winter storage areas both inside and out. Be sure to ask about our storage and service specials. The Open House is Friday, Oct. 10, from 3-6pm, and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 12-4pm. If you can't make it, give our sales office a call and we'd be happy to show you around at your convenience (401.324.4201).

Building the Hunt 80: Bulkheads and systems

Posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2014

The Hunt 80 hull structure has been installed, with the stringers forward of the waterjet cut-outs in the bottom of the hull beefed up to serve as engine beds. The engine beds must be strong and stiff enough to support the engines and also heavy enough to absorb vibrations, preventing them from being transmitted through the rest of the yacht. The engine room is finished in white to improve visibility inside the space and make it easier to keep clean.

Building the Hunt 80: Stringers and Coring

Posted on Tue, Sep 23, 2014

The inner fiberglass laminate for the Hunt 80 has been applied over the foam core, completing the continuous structural I-beam created by the core and inner and other hull skins. Note the solid laminate overlaps at the chines, adding extra strength and compression resistance to handle the loads induced by lifting straps. Coring creates a very stiff and strong structure while reducing weight substantially compared to a solid fiberglass hull. The first two stringer sections are seen in place forward to port and starboard of the keel.

Building the Hunt 80: IT STARTS WITH THE GELCOAT