SIDEKICK - HUNT YACHTS FOR SALE

2007 Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 29 — Performance, poise, and timeless Downeast style

Stunning looks and incomparable Hunt design make this Surfhunter 29 a standout from every angle. Drawn by the legendary C. Raymond Hunt, her true deep‑V hull delivers the sure‑footed, dry, and confidence‑inspiring ride that made the Hunt name iconic—equally at home carving through a lively chop offshore or gliding into a serene harbor at sunset. Built in the United States and beautifully finished in hand‑laid fiberglass, she pairs understated elegance with purposeful strength.

At 29 feet with a generous 10‑foot beam, the Surfhunter 29 offers a remarkably social cockpit—open, inviting, and effortlessly walk‑around—wrapped in a classic, low profile that never goes out of style. The helm is thoughtfully laid out for excellent visibility, with intuitive ergonomics that make long runs a pleasure. A single Volvo Penta diesel sterndrive brings the best of efficiency and reliability, settling into a sweet-spot cruise around 28 knots and sprinting up to an exhilarating 34 knots when the day calls for it. With a 150‑gallon fuel capacity, she’s ready for ambitious coastal hops and spontaneous weekend escapes.

Below, the cabin is bright and well-proportioned for her class, with a comfortable berth for two, ample stowage, and an enclosed head for added privacy—ideal for impromptu overnights or an elegant day on the water. A practical freshwater supply supports easy clean‑ups and light weekend use, while quality hardware, sound insulation, and thoughtful details underscore a build focused on quiet luxury and long-term enjoyment.

Loaded with options and refined with the signature Hunt touch, this Surfhunter 29 is that rare blend of classic lines and modern performance—an effortless dayboat, a capable weekender, and a truly distinguished express. Currently lying in the United States and ready to impress, she’s the quintessential New England–born beauty with blue‑water pedigree.

Downeast. Express Cruiser. Dayboat. Weekender. Picnic Boat. Coastal Cruiser. Sport Cruiser. Deep‑V. Diesel. Fiberglass. Hunt Yachts. Volvo Penta.

Remarks

The acclaim for the Surfhunter 25 naturally inspired a larger sibling with more capacity and length for confident open‑water passages and truly cozy overnights. Surfhunter 29 answers that brief with a more generous cockpit and accommodations, standing headroom belowdecks, and a large, enclosed ensuite head with shower, making extended day running and spontaneous weekends feel effortless.

Description

Head‑turning good looks make this Hunt‑designed and Hunt‑built Surfhunter 29 uniquely compelling. Conceived by her original owner without a bow rail to achieve a sleeker, custom one‑off profile—now complemented by a low‑profile bow rail—and with opening ports in the trunk cabin, she presents a stunning silhouette. Her Blue Tone White gelcoat hull, custom dark blue double boot stripes, and all‑white coach roof, non‑skid, and deck deliver a crisp, modern palette. The powder‑coated all‑white windshield and optional trunk cabin handrails, the white Stamoid Bimini convertible top with side and back curtains and covers, and the optional upgraded all‑white Ultra‑leather seating heighten her tailored, distinctive character. The look is further elevated by an optional bright‑varnished teak toe rail with pop‑up bow chocks and optional bright‑varnished teak cockpit coaming boards, a combination that beautifully completes the aesthetic. Wherever she goes, SIDEKICK draws admiring eyes from those who appreciate clean lines and understated elegance.

She is equipped with a bow thruster and a quiet, fuel‑efficient Volvo D‑6 fully electronic common‑rail diesel paired to a jack‑shafted sterndrive with counter‑rotating propellers, a configuration that confers shallow draft capability and exceptional directional control at speed and in reverse, making even the most challenging docking maneuvers feel intuitive. The legendary Hunt deep‑V hull delivers outstanding handling, with a substantial flared bow and a continuous deadrise that begins at 57 degrees and fairs to 22 degrees at the transom. This hull form is a testament to her unmatched directional stability upwind, downwind, abeam, and in quartering seas. Three large below‑waterline running strakes further enhance acceleration and lift, bringing her effortlessly onto plane at 12–13 knots and allowing her to step down gently and gracefully in a following sea. She maintains a continuous top cruising speed of 28 knots and reaches approximately 34 knots at full throttle.

SIDEKICK has been diligently maintained by her current owners at Mattapoisett Boatyard and benefits from a recent sterndrive and a comprehensive, no‑compromise engine cooling service, for which the engine was removed for careful inspection, touch‑up painting, and meticulous attention to detail.

Hull and deck construction

The hull is finished in Blue Tone White gelcoat above a dark blue bottom paint, accented by custom double dark blue boot stripes, with a white gelcoat superstructure, deck, and molded‑in non‑skid. White Stamoid provides the convertible top, side and back curtains, and covers. Interior cushions are upholstered in tan Sunbrella fabric with subtle contrasting flecks, while exterior cushions at the helm, settee, and stern seat are in white Ultra‑leather. Below the waterline, construction is solid laminate of E‑glass with vinylester resin and an osmosis barrier; above the waterline, the hull is E‑glass with a closed‑cell, non‑water‑absorbing flexible foam core. The deck is cored with E‑glass and a closed‑cell, non‑water‑absorbing, non‑flexible foam core. The stringer system comprises four full‑length longitudinal members cored with closed‑cell, non‑water‑absorbing foam, with the two center longitudinals beneath the engine length reinforced by solid E‑glass lay‑up and flat‑stock steel backing; additional latitudinal stringers throughout the bilge further stiffen the hull, using the same closed‑cell coring with limber drains to the bilge. Bulkheads are foam‑cored E‑glass, and the bilges are finished in epoxy gray paint. A molded‑in deck anchor locker drains overboard, and molded‑in transom boxes with lids and drains keep docklines tidy. The teak swim platform features an underside stainless telescoping swim ladder and pop‑up cleats. Optional painted in‑the‑hull engine vents can be color‑matched to the topsides.

Accomodations

The salon gleams with satin‑finished cherry and a faux teak‑and‑holly sole, brightened by a Lewmar hatch with screen for natural light and ventilation. A comfortable V‑berth with filler converts to an oversized double, with shelf storage above, deep stowage below, padded side bolsters, and excellent forward access to the bow thruster beneath. The berth is upholstered in tan Sunbrella with a muted fleck pattern. Illumination includes a stainless overhead light in the salon and stainless directional reading lights to port and starboard in the V‑berth. Sole lift‑outs provide access to the bilge, and teak companionway steps lead to the bridge deck.

The galley, immediately aft to port, features cherry‑faced lockers and a built‑in microwave above a Corian countertop, with a Norcold 12‑volt/110‑volt side‑opening refrigerator/freezer below, an adjacent storage locker and cutlery drawer, a single‑burner butane stove, and a recessed stainless sink with hot‑and‑cold pressure water.

A large, enclosed ensuite head with shower sits aft to starboard, fitted with a hot‑and‑cold pressure shower and an electric push‑button saltwater toilet. The Corian counter integrates a recessed stainless sink with hot‑and‑cold pressure water, while an overhead solar vent and a tank tender indicator add practicality. Outboard cherry‑faced cabinets, a wall mirror, and a flush‑mount aft bulkhead access door allow service to the back side of the helm dash electronics and controls. Tech‑Edge holding tank level indication, a holding tank macerator pump with Y‑valve for overboard discharge in permitted waters, an automatic 12‑volt shower drain and sump with pump, and a custom stainless towel bar complete the space.

Pilothouse

A white Stamoid Bimini on a fold‑back stainless frame carries removable side and rear curtains; with the curtains off, the top collapses neatly and rests within its zipper sock for open‑air use, or stands to create a fully enclosed bridge deck when erected. The helm and bridge‑deck seating are designed for comfort and sightlines, with a large, plush, portside L‑shaped settee in optional hand‑stitched, custom‑channeled white Ultra‑leather, raised with fold‑down footrests to give passengers a full 360‑degree view. A removable upholstered bolster forms a backrest for a forward‑facing perch at the settee’s forward end. There is generous, deep storage within the settee and shallow storage in the front side of the adjacent engine‑box seat; both cushions are hinged for easy access. A custom varnished teak bridge‑deck table with removable pedestal and padded white Stamoid cover stores within the settee when not in use. Matching white Stamoid covers protect the helm, companionway, and the bright‑varnished teak glove box.

An optional Stidd Slim‑line pedestal chair, height‑adjustable with a fold‑down footrest and upholstered in Ultra‑leather, elevates the helm experience. Outboard of the helm seat sits the 12‑volt/110‑volt electrical panel behind a smoked acrylic door, while a bright‑varnished teak glove box with smoked acrylic door resides to port of the companionway on the dash. The powder‑coated aluminum windshield frame features forward‑facing side‑vent “station‑wagon” windows.

Stainless‑reinforced Bimini bows with Stamoid top and stainless handholds, a GPS antenna mount on the reinforced bow, and a powder‑coated radar pod mounted to the Bimini frame complement the glazing, which is Solex Glass. Teak bi‑fold, louvered companionway doors provide passive ventilation, paired with a teak‑and‑Lexan bi‑fold companionway hatch. A night light glows under the aft Bimini, stainless cup holders grace the engine‑box top, and a large opening bridge‑deck hatch with removable two‑piece sole boards grants excellent bilge access.

Cockpit

A full‑width, stainless, removable‑frame stern bench seats four to five in comfort, upholstered in optional supple white Ultra‑leather and protected by a white Stamoid cover. The tubular frame is sectional, with self‑supporting outboard sections and a removable center crossbar and cushion, creating an easy boarding path to the standard teak swim platform by sitting on the transom and swinging each leg over. Teak steps are fitted port and starboard, and midships boarding steps carry optional solid natural teak tops. The aft‑facing back of the molded fiberglass engine box seats two, with white removable optional Ultra‑leather seat and backrest cushions that stow inside when not in use. Cockpit foot lighting sets the mood, varnished teak coaming boards add warmth, and Wichard padeyes provide dependable tie‑downs. A teak swim platform invites a dip, two D‑rings on the transom are ready for towing toys, and four rod holders set into the coamings welcome the next bite.

Deck

A bright‑varnished teak “Harrier style” toe rail with pop‑up bow chocks frames the foredeck, which carries a single stainless cleat. Optional cabin‑trunk handrails are painted to match the deck gelcoat, as are the windshield’s curved handrails, and four pop‑up cleats deliver clean, snag‑free utility.

Mechanical

Power is courtesy of a Volvo Penta D‑6, 350 hp diesel with electronic common‑rail fuel delivery and electronic fly‑by‑wire throttle and shift, turning an aluminum sterndrive with counter‑rotating three‑bladed stainless‑steel propellers. A Sidepower electric bow thruster with joystick helm control refines close‑quarters handling. Mechanical amenities include a 12‑volt electric engine‑room blower, Lectrotab trim tabs with position indicators, a raw‑water intake strainer with seacock and thru‑hull, EVC helm control for digital engine readout, and a sterndrive trim switch and gauge for up/down control, with an optional Racor fuel filter/water separator for added protection.

Electrical

A 12‑volt/110‑volt electrical panel with breakers resides in a bright‑varnished teak‑trimmed box with a smoked acrylic door, conveniently outboard of the helm seat. Optional remote battery switches at the helm actuate solenoids for remote battery on/off. Shore power is via a 30‑amp Hubbell 110‑volt inlet with cord and a 20‑amp Guest battery charger. A BEP Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) manages charging, while a Xantrex PRO 1800‑watt inverter converts 12 volts to 110 volts, with a dedicated battery and a helm remote. A battery parallel switch stands ready, and upgraded AGM batteries serve engine start, ship’s service, and inverter loads. A galvanic isolator protects the shore‑power system, 110‑volt GFI outlets serve the galley and head, and a PAR‑MAX 2+ house freshwater pump with accumulator tank supplies the head, galley, and cockpit shower.

Helm/electronics

The helm console, trimmed in bright‑varnished teak, carries full Faria analogue engine gauges, trim‑tab controls, electronic engine controls, a fuel gauge, sterndrive trim controls, engine‑room blower, and light and wiper switches. Navigation and comms include a Garmin GPS plotter/sounder/radar, Simrad AP16 autopilot, and an ICOM IC‑M504 VHF. A Ritchie Powerdamp compass with Hunt logo sits on a varnished teak base. The Sidepower bow thruster is joystick‑controlled. Pantograph windshield wipers with washers clear Solex glass, an AFI flush‑mount 12‑volt air horn stands by, and a 12‑volt socket outlet serves handhelds. A sculpted teak instrument cluster, a shelf with teak fiddles atop the helm, and an optional teak‑and‑chrome wheel complete the helm. Entertainment is by a Clarion CMD4A Sirius‑ready AM/FM/CD stereo with four waterproof speakers and a waterproof helm remote; an audio jack is provided at the head unit below.

Safety

Thoughtful safety gear includes a high‑water alarm at the helm, a low‑profile stainless bow rail, one 12‑volt, 2000‑gallon‑per‑hour midships bilge pump, and one 12‑volt, 1100‑gallon‑per‑hour aft cockpit bilge pump, backed by a 12‑volt high‑water bilge alarm system and one handheld back‑up horn. Four life jackets are aboard, with a fire extinguisher mounted outboard of the helm. Optional cabin‑trunk handrails, windshield handrails, and aft Bimini‑frame stainless handrails assist boarding and movement to and from the side decks from the cockpit. Teak‑varnished companionway handles, a stainless transom handrail above the swim ladder, and a stainless handrail atop the engine box add secure touchpoints.

Miscellaneous equipment

Ground tackle and essentials are aboard, including a 22‑lb Delta anchor with 15 feet of galvanized chain and 175 feet of rode, four braided dock lines, two portable handheld fire extinguishers, three fenders with covers, and one varnished transom ensign staff with flag, along with full equipment manuals.

Additional comments

The Surfhunter 29 has proven a remarkably versatile design, with approximately 87 hulls built to order to date. It excels as a supremely capable day boat that readily accommodates occasional overnights for two, combining a large, comfortable enclosed bridge deck with a generous cockpit and practical below‑deck accommodations, including a galley and an enclosed head with shower—ideal for a couple planning an overnight or a weekend escape. Her Volvo D‑6 fully electronic common‑rail, fuel‑injected diesel with electronic controls and sterndrive is notably efficient, bringing her onto plane at 12–13 knots with ease. She sustains a continuous top cruising speed of 27 knots and reaches approximately 34 knots at full throttle. Handling, performance, and manageability are deeply impressive—she is, quite simply, a joy to drive.