Beyond the Sea - HUNT YACHTS FOR SALE

The 2017 Hunt Surfhunter 29, Beyond the Sea, marries classic Downeast lines with contemporary performance and comfort. Acquired new by her current owners, she was specified with nearly every factory option and her build in Portsmouth, Rhode Island was personally supervised. Following delivery, she resided in Connecticut until 2021 before relocating to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Under the watch of a professional yacht manager ever since, she has received fastidious care and presents in exemplary condition.

Driven by a low-hour Volvo Penta D6 370 hp diesel, Beyond the Sea delivers an assured, economical ride, settling into a lively 30-knot cruise and reaching approximately 36 knots at the top end.

Her hardtop express profile, supported by gleaming stainless steel and framed with tasteful teak accents, opens to a generous cockpit ideal for entertaining, day cruising, cocktail runs, or casual fishing. Belowdecks, the refined interior showcases custom cherry joinery, Corian countertops, a practical galley, an enclosed head with shower, and a convertible V-berth—ensuring overnights are both comfortable and chic.

Outfitted with twin Garmin multifunction displays, radar, autopilot, bow and stern thrusters, Fusion audio, and JL speakers, she is as capable as she is refined. With renowned Hunt seakeeping and sterling craftsmanship throughout, Beyond the Sea is an inspired choice for an owner-operator seeking a versatile express cruiser—an elegant Downeast dayboat, weekender, and coastal cruiser—equally at home on quick harbor hops or relaxed weekend escapes.

Description

The 2017 Hunt Surfhunter 29, Beyond the Sea, marries timeless Downeast poise with modern performance and comfort. Purchased new and specified with nearly every available option, she was personally overseen during construction in Portsmouth, RI, then kept in Connecticut until 2021 before moving to Hilton Head Island, SC. Since that time, she has remained under professional yacht management and has been meticulously maintained to a discerning standard.

Driven by a Volvo Penta D6 370 HP diesel with low hours, Beyond the Sea delivers a confident, efficient ride, settling into a fast cruise around 30 knots and reaching approximately 36 knots at the top end. Her express hardtop with stainless steel supports, warm teak accents, and a spacious cockpit create an inviting stage for entertaining, day cruising, or light fishing. Below, custom cherry joinery, Corian countertops, a well-equipped galley, an enclosed head with shower, and a convertible V-berth make overnights as comfortable as they are stylish.

Fully outfitted with twin Garmin multifunction displays, radar, autopilot, bow and stern thrusters, Fusion audio, and JL speakers, she is as capable as she is elegant. With the legendary Hunt ride and premium craftsmanship throughout, Beyond the Sea is the ideal choice for an owner seeking a versatile express cruiser equally at home on spontaneous day runs or unhurried long weekends away.

Overview

On deck, the Surfhunter 29 presents a purposeful, beautifully detailed platform anchored by an express hardtop carried on stainless steel supports, with two Lewmar hatches, four flush‑mount LED lights on a dimmer, and stainless steel handrails and mast. The helm is a study in tactile precision, with a fiberglass control console, varnished teak shelf, handholds and trim, a varnished teak wheel, a custom teak engine‑instrument cluster, and a stainless drink holder. A spacious aft cockpit with seating encourages easy conversation, while the engine box carries a cushioned seat with backrest. Amidships, an L‑shaped lounge wraps a varnished teak table opposite a teak ladder‑back helm seat, and the teak swim platform with stainless swim ladder makes water access effortless. Practical touches abound: a hot‑and‑cold transom shower; teak coaming boards with covers; a teak toe rail and a teak “eyebrow” accent on the deck cabin; teak cockpit boarding steps; and a teak‑framed windshield with side opening vents and windshield wipers. Stainless hardware includes two rod holders, port and starboard, plus 6 under‑gunwale racks for rods, five stainless drink holders, four stainless pop‑up cleats, one bow cleat, and two stainless bow chocks. Ground tackle is handled by an anchor roller, a Lewmar 700 windlass with deck and helm controls, and an anchor locker. For protection and polish, there is a full cockpit enclosure, an aft cockpit canvas cover, and a pilothouse canvas window cover. Finishing the presentation, a custom varnished teak ensign staff carries a US flag, while a varnished teak burgee staff at the bow flies a Hunt burgee. Additional stowage is provided by port and starboard transom lockers and a starboard side locker.

Below, the interior elevates the Surfhunter’s pedigree with custom woodwork, premium upholstery, and soft furnishings that feel both stylish and luxurious. A teak companionway door and hatch open to a bright cabin highlighted by varnished cherry trim, bulkheads, and fiddles over a faux teak‑and‑holly sole. The large V‑berth offers generous storage beneath. The enclosed head is thoughtfully appointed with a shower, hot and cold water, a Corian countertop, a cherry cabinet, a VacuFlush toilet with Y‑valve and holding tank, and a shower sump pump. Opposite, the galley is ready for extended weekends with a single‑burner stove, hot/cold pressure sink, refrigerator, microwave, Corian countertop, and cherry cabinetry. Ventilation and natural light are excellent, courtesy of four Lewmar opening portlights with screens and a Lewmar opening deck hatch.

Navigation, electronics, and entertainment are integrated for confidence underway and pleasure at anchor. At the helm, two 12‑inch Garmin GPSMAP 7612 multifunction displays interface with a Garmin radar and an autopilot, while a Ritchie compass provides constant reference. Communication is robust with an ICOM M324 DSC VHF and an ICOM IC‑M32 handheld VHF. An AFI flush‑mount 12‑volt air horn and an ACR searchlight with helm control add safety and convenience. Sound is rich and evenly distributed through a Fusion stereo feeding four JL Audio cockpit speakers and two JL Audio cabin speakers.

Mechanical systems are specified for performance and control. Power comes from an upgraded Volvo Penta D6‑370I‑F 370 HP diesel inboard with V‑drive showing 322 hours, with fluids and filters serviced at 300 hours (1/2025). Access is excellent via an engine compartment with electric hydraulic lift. Maneuvering is effortless with bow and stern thrusters, and the power‑assisted hydraulic steering with tilt wheel feels precise at all speeds. Lectrotab trim tabs with automatic leveling keep the ride composed, and three automatic bilge pumps—forward, mid, and aft—stand watch. Expect a fast cruise of approximately 30 kts and a maximum speed of approximately 36 kts.

Electrical systems are straightforward and shore‑friendly, with two 30‑amp shore power connections—one at the bow and one at the stern—plus a 30‑amp shore power cord. A Powercharger 12/20‑3 keeps three 12‑volt 31M‑AGM batteries (11/23) topped up, while a galvanic isolator protects underwater metals.