HUNTER - 450 - For Sale

The HUNTER450is asail yachtwith acenter cockpitlayout and afiberglass and plastic hullbuild. With a 45 ft (13.72 m) length overall and a single Yanmar engine, it offers an efficient platform for cruising under sail. Presented by Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 450

For sailors who value the helm position and security of a center cockpiton a capablesail yachtplatform, theHUNTER450is a compelling option. It combines a provenfiberglass and plastichull with a fiberglass deck and the simplicity of one Yanmar engine.

Speak with Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to align this model with your cruising style, timing for surveys and sea trials, and berth requirements.

Features of the Model

• center cockpit configurationfor confident helm placement
• 45 ft (13.72 m) length overall for versatile passage planning
• Single Yanmar engine for straightforward operation
• fiberglass and plastic hullpaired with a fiberglass deck
• Built by HUNTERas the450

Technical Specifications

• Builder: HUNTER
• Model: 450
• Type: sail yacht
• Layout: center cockpit
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Fiberglass
• Length overall (LOA): 45 ft (13.72 m)
• Engine count: 1
• Engine manufacturer: Yanmar

Pricing and Ordering

For current market pricing, availability, and to arrange inspections or sea trials, contact Shestakov Yacht Sales. Broker Andrey Shestakov will guide you through valuation, documentation, and closing steps for the HUNTER450.

Questions and Answers

Q: What kind of yacht is the HUNTER450? A: It is asail yachtwith acenter cockpitlayout and afiberglass and plastic hullconstruction.

Q: What is the length of the 450? A: TheLOAis 45 ft (13.72 m).

Q: How many engines does it have and who makes them? A: The 450has asingle enginefromYanmar.

Q: What are the hull and deck materials? A: The hullisfiberglass and plastic, and thedeckis Fiberglass.

Q: How can I discuss pricing and arrange a viewing? A: Reach out to Shestakov Yacht Salesand brokerAndrey Shestakovto review pricing, availability, and to schedule viewings or sea trials for theHUNTER450.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and reviewers characterize the 450fromHUNTERas an easy-to-sail cruiser designed for living aboard and extended passages. The center-cockpit layout delivers generous accommodations: an aft master suite with a centerline queen, cedar lockers, and an en-suite head. Inside, the boat feels light and airy with about 78 inches of headroom, a U-shaped galley with Corian counters, and ample tankage—features that suit family cruising, entertaining, and long stays aboard.

On the water, expectations should be pragmatic. In light air the boat is modest, making around 4.8 knots in a 6-knot breeze under sail, while under power it typically runs about 7.9–8.7 knots at common RPMs, which helps keep schedules. Owners frequently use the model for coastal cruising in the Caribbean and Mediterranean as well as longer, extended cruising.

Ownership reports highlight a few areas to survey closely. Several owners cite electrical relay/panel issues that are often resolved by replacing the OEM AC/DC panels. Forums also discuss compression-post and deck-to-hull joint considerations and anchor-locker layout, and multiple owner threads warn about rudder-stock problems on some boats, including cases of failure; careful inspection of rudder stocks and bearings is strongly recommended during surveys.

Pros and Cons

• Easy-to-sail platform that is capable of extended cruising.
• Liveaboard comfort with an aft master suite, U-shaped galley with Corian counters, high headroom, and ample tankage.
• Makes about 7.9–8.7 knots under power at typical RPMs, aiding passage planning.
• Modest light-air performance of roughly 4.8 knots in a 6-knot breeze.
• Owner-reported rudder stock failures on some boats warrant careful inspection.
• Reported electrical relay/panel issues and structural areas (compression post, deck-to-hull, anchor locker) need attention in surveys.

Comparison with Other Models