Hunt yachts 23 ft deep v

[scepter23]

Hi, not a seacraft question, but wondering if anyone knows the history of these boats? With such a wealth of knowledge on this board I figured someone would know of this hull, thanks in advance, Gerry

[Bigshrimpin]

Hi Gerry - Are you referring to 23 from 1957/58?

If so you might enjoy this presentation from Winn Willard. Deep V talk starts around 50 minute mark.

https://vimeo.com/71027338

There's some information in this article too
https://maineboats.com/ray-hunt-yacht-designer

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by scepter23

Hi, not a seacraft question, but wondering if anyone knows the history of these boats? With such a wealth of knowledge on this board I figured someone would know of this hull, thanks in advance, Gerry

HiLiner might also work for you. The 22’ Gypsies are almost as cool as a Seafari ?

[scepter23]

yes, I am referring to the 1959 model hunt 23, thank you for the info! Gerry

[Bigshrimpin]

somewhere I have a large image of this boat.

here's the blurb that goes along with the image.

The 23′ (7m) Hunter was purportedly the first fiberglass boat built to Ray Hunt’s groundbreaking deep-V hullform. It was one of four built in 1957–58 by The Anchorage, a Warren, Rhode Island, yard owned by Bill Dyer.

[Blackfin26]

That's quite a hull and rare. Is anyone running one of these? Kind of reminds me of the 25 Seacraft extreme deadrise.

[scepter23]

I have one that needs a total ground up restoration

[Old'sCool]

Looks like spray rails on Hunter in that picture

[Blackfin26]

scepter23, Please share some pics. Would love to see close ups and interior build pics. That's an early example of the deep v breed.

[ericallen01]

Those aren't spray rails, they are reverse chines, tricky to mold. Unique to early Hunt hulls.