OCTOBER SKY - HUNT YACHTS FOR SALE

Elegantly refreshed and carefully preserved, this iconic Hunt Harrier 25 is driven by a 375‑hp Volvo gasoline powerplant paired with Volvo’s Aluminum Ocean X sterndrive (2019). Pampered from launch, her recent stewardship includes new exhaust risers and gaskets in 2022, along with a comprehensive upholstery renewal—cushions in 2018, matching canvas in 2018, and tailored seat covers in 2019. A visual standout as a luxury dayboat/downeast runabout, bespoke accents heighten the experience: a Sunbrella Bimini and Sunbrella exterior seating, complemented by custom pillows fastened with bronze snap hooks in place of bolstered backrests, define and perfect the upscale aesthetic. Hunt’s hallmark “reinforced Bimini bow” also merits special mention for its stiffness and grace underway. Presented turnkey at $124,000, OCTOBER SKY offers a rare chance to acquire one of the most esteemed small motor yachts and express runabouts on the market—fastidiously maintained, thoughtfully updated, and ready to deliver her next owner an exceptional season from day one.

Introduction

A true gem poised for her next owner, OCTOBER SKY is a beautifully maintained, extensively updated Hunt Harrier 25 that marries classic New England styling with the deep-V performance for which Ray Hunt is renowned. Currently on a mooring in Scituate, MA, she is rigged and ready to head out at a moment’s notice.

Power comes from a 375-HP Volvo Penta 8.1L gas engine paired with a Volvo Aluminum Ocean X stern drive (2019), delivering a comfortable 29-knot cruise and a 38-knot top end. Meticulous care since new is evident in recent upgrades, including replaced exhaust risers and gaskets (2022), all new cushions and canvas (2018), and new seat covers (2019), a proactive maintenance cadence that sets her apart.

Visually, she turns heads with an Ice Blue hull and a cream boot stripe and decks that tie in beautifully with the canvas. Custom touches elevate the look and feel: a Sunbrella Bimini and exterior cushions, custom pillows finished with bronze snaphooks in place of bolstered backrests, and Hunt’s signature reinforced bimini bow.

Sure-footed and capable, she offers the surprisingly capacious cockpit the Harrier is known for, ideal for coastal running, day trips to the islands, and slipping into anchorages other 25-footers can’t reach.

Offered turnkey at $124,000, OCTOBER SKY represents a rare opportunity to own one of the most respected small motor yachts on the market—meticulously kept, thoughtfully upgraded, and ready to make this her new owner’s best season yet.

Hull and deck

Showcasing ice-blue topsides, a cream deck, and a matching cream boot stripe above a black bottom paint, the profile is at once classic and fresh. Beneath the shine, the hull is engineered with a solid E‑glass bottom laminate, foam‑cored topsides, and a vinylester osmosis barrier for long‑term protection. Structural integrity comes from foam‑cored E‑glass stringers and bulkheads, while a molded interior liner and a painted bilge keep the machinery spaces clean and quiet. Custom louvered vents painted to match the hull and an extruded vinyl sheer guard add both function and refinement.

On deck, an E‑glass fabric layup with a foam‑cored laminate and a molded non‑skid pattern provides confident footing. The teak swim platform is paired with a stainless steel swim ladder, and a varnished teak toe rail frames the foredeck. The anchor locker is molded into the foredeck with a hinged hatch, while two transom lockers are molded into the transom with drains. Hardware includes two stainless steel bow chocks; four pull‑up stainless steel 8-inch cleats and one 10-inch bow cleat; and two stainless steel stern eyes. A white powder‑coated windshield with handrails, side vents, and Solex glass is served by pantograph wipers to port and starboard with windshield washers. Night running is enhanced by LED U.S. Coast Guard–approved running lights, and ventilation arrives through a Lewmar cabin hatch with screen. Fender management is simplified by four Wichard pad eyes, two to port and two to starboard, while stainless steel water, fuel, and waste fills are positioned for easy access. For the angler and the crew, there are two stainless steel rod holders and five drink holders—one at the helm, two portside, and two on the engine box.

Cockpit

Sheltered by a reinforced Sunbrella Bimini top, new in 2018, with a clear Eisenglass front filler and small side curtains, the cockpit invites open‑air cruising in complete comfort. Practicality runs deep with a self‑bailing cockpit and guttered hatches for clean, efficient drainage. The helm ergonomics shine with an adjustable sport helm seat with storage beneath, matched by an adjustable sport companionway seat, a molded L‑settee, and removable aft stern seating, new in 2019, all protected by tailored seating covers added in 2019. A cold‑pressure transom shower refreshes after a swim, while four LED courtesy cockpit lights set an inviting evening ambiance. Entertaining is effortless around the varnished bridge deck table, supported by a well‑appointed wet bar featuring an Almond Pearl Corian countertop with Corian cover, a stainless‑steel cold‑water pressure sink, varnished teak fiddles, a 12‑volt stainless‑steel refrigerator, and a tip‑out waste bin.

Helm and electronics/navigation equipment

The helm is centered around a fiberglass console accented with varnished teak trim and a teak-rim steering wheel, creating a refined and reassuring command station. The electronics and navigation suite includes an Icom M402 DSC VHF radio, a Raymarine E80 color chartplotter with integrated GPS and fishfinder, and a Ritchie compass, with the radar function on the Raymarine system present but not functional.

Cabin accommodations

Accessed through a companionway door and teak hatch, the cabin welcomes you with a fiberglass overhead deck liner and a faux teak and holly cabin sole. Forward, a V-berth with storage beneath is appointed with Sunbrella Navy cushions, blending comfort with practicality. A manual head with Y-valve and holding tank provides dependable onboard convenience, while a stainless steel dome light casts a warm glow, and a storage locker to port keeps essentials neatly organized.

Engine/mechanical

Power comes from a Volvo Penta 8.1 375 HP gasoline inboard paired with a Volvo Ocean X aluminum sterndrive installed new in 2019, with exhaust risers and manifolds replaced new in 2022. Thrust is delivered by two counter-rotating stainless steel three-bladed propellers, directed through hydraulic steering and complemented by an electric bow thruster with dash-mounted joystick control for precise low-speed maneuvering. The raw-water cooling system is equipped with a sea strainer and a seacock with through-hull intake. Fuel is carried in two fifty-gallon tanks, while freshwater is supplied by one fifteen-gallon tank. Safety and dewatering are ensured by automatic bilge pumps—one 1,100 GPH unit aft and one 200 GPH unit at midships—supplemented by a high-water bilge alarm.

Additional equipment

This vessel is outfitted with a 14 lb Delta anchor, a Bimini top with protective covers for the stern seating and engine box seating (2019), fenders, docklines, life jackets, and a fire extinguisher, combining practical readiness with thoughtful safety and comfort for every outing.