Aeolus - HUNTER FOR SALE

Aeolus is a superbly maintained Hunter 49 sailing yacht, showcasing Hunter’s hallmark for effortless, short‑handed operation. Every control line is led aft to the cockpit for convenience and safety. A dual‑ended mainsheet on an electric winch permits trim adjustments from both the cockpit and the companionway. This bluewater cruiser blends ease of handling with genuine luxury.

Celebrated for offshore capability, comfort, and cavernous stowage, the Hunter 49 is a true performance cruiser and liveaboard yacht. Her manageable sail plan makes her ideal for a couple, while the generous interior invites entertaining, fine dining, or full‑time life afloat. Twin helm stations deliver superb sightlines, and the fractional rig is paired with Hunter’s signature traveler arch for clean, efficient control. Thoughtful deck ergonomics and the proven layout make sailing with a small crew remarkably simple. A large balanced rudder and robust, shaft‑driven steering deliver precise maneuvering and light, confident helm feel in all conditions. She’s a substantial monohull sloop that inspires confidence yet remains surprisingly easy to command.

On deck, two electric cockpit winches—Lewmar 42 and Lewmar 52 self‑tailers—handle heavy loads with ease. Ten clearly labeled clutches are perfectly placed for straightforward operation. Additional premium hardware includes 2 Lewmar 54 self‑tailers, 2 Lewmar 44s, and a Lewmar 34. Her double‑spreader Selden mast teams with a Selden Rodkicker boom vang and in‑mast furling mainsail. The genoa and staysail use Selden Furlex 300S furlers, and the sail plan spans roughly 1,100 square feet for lively performance when the breeze is up. Aeolus also carries a cruising spinnaker on a furler, a 135% genoa, staysail, and main. Twin folding wheels free the cockpit for easy movement at anchor or underway.

Step below to an inviting interior with 6' 9" headroom, abundant natural light, and exquisite joinery. The layout is expansive and smartly designed: three private cabins, two heads with a separate shower, a generous salon featuring a large flatscreen with Bose Surround Sound, and a dedicated navigation station/office. The gourmet galley boasts extensive counter space, a deep double sink, two refrigerators and two large freezers, a microwave with built‑in coffee maker, and a vented hood over a three‑burner propane stove and oven. The owner’s suite features a centerline queen berth, plentiful hanging lockers and drawers, and a large shower separate from the head. The aft cabin adds a built‑in washer/dryer—perfect for a comfortable passagemaker or liveaboard cruiser.

Shipboard systems are equally impressive. A low‑hour 12 kW Fischer Panda generator powers three air‑conditioning units, refrigeration, lighting, and all the comforts of home. When quiet at anchor, rely on the robust house bank of three 8D AGM batteries and a dedicated Group 32 start battery. Shore power is 50‑amp, accessible from either bow or stern, and there’s a city water hookup. Away from the dock, she carries 200 gallons of fresh water for extended cruising.

Her electronics suite will delight any skipper: a new Raymarine Axiom 12 MFD, Raymarine Quantum Radar, ST7002 SmartPilot, ST60+ speed, ST60+ wind, ST60+ depth, ST60+ Tridata, and an i70 MFD for engine performance data. Under power, the turbocharged 110 hp Yanmar offers abundant thrust for docking or motoring when the wind eases, while a feathering MaxProp reduces drag and enhances cruising speed. Ground tackle includes an 88 lb Delta on a Lewmar windlass, with both deck and anchor washdowns to keep everything tidy. A three‑piece full‑boat winter cover protects her in layup. Sale also includes a tender, outboard, and older main/genoa—excellent spares for voyaging.

Aeolus has been professionally winterized and commissioned throughout her life, with meticulous care evident everywhere. She has been treasured from new—truly a must‑see bluewater sailing yacht that will exceed expectations.

2023 upgrades

• Haul‑out with bottom paint, hull wax, prop clean, and new zincs – Aug 2023
• Replaced water and waste tank sensors – Jul 2023
• New port‑side winch power switch – Jun 2023
• Three new 8D‑AGM‑HD house batteries – Jun 2023
• Replaced forward Quiet Flush toilet solenoid – Jun 2023
• New center air‑conditioning unit and intake strainer – Apr 2023
• Dodger and bimini: new Eisenglass, cleaned and protected – Apr 2023
• New Neil Pryde genoa – Mar 2023
• New Neil Pryde mainsail – Mar 2023
• New hoses for generator and main engine – Feb 2023

2024/2025 upgrades

• Hauled and bottom cleaned – Dec 2024
• Replaced heating element in 11‑gal water heater – Apr 2024
• Replaced autopilot fluxgate compass – Jun 2024
• Upgraded VHF to Standard Horizon GX1850 with GPS and remote helm handheld – Mar 2025
• Installed Digital Yacht AIS AIT5000 – Mar 2025
• New AGM‑31‑HD starter battery – Mar 2025
• Staysail refurbished with new sun cover and renewed clew/tack/head stitching – Jun 2025
• Replaced Fischer Panda generator raw‑water pump – Jul 2025
• Replaced Raymarine E120 with Axiom 12 – Aug 2025
• Upgraded radar to Raymarine Quantum – Aug 2025
• Replaced Teleflex i5700 engine/fuel monitoring with Raymarine i70 MFD and NMEA 2000 interface to Axiom – Aug 2025
• Rebuilt Balmar 100A alternator – Aug 2025

Category keywords: bluewater cruiser, offshore cruising yacht, performance cruiser, liveaboard sailing yacht, cruising sailboat, monohull sloop, twin‑helm sailing yacht, luxury cruising yacht.

Description

Aeolus is an immaculately kept Hunter 49 that distills the brand’s hallmark of true singlehanded sail-ability into a bluewater cruiser of rare poise and capability. All sheets and halyards are led cleanly to the cockpit, and a dual‑ended mainsheet on an electric winch invites fingertip trimming from either the cockpit or the companionway. Offered at $265,000 USD, she delivers the confidence of a large yacht that remains remarkably easy to command in every condition.

Celebrated for offshore composure, luxurious volume, and cavernous storage, the Hunter 49 is purpose‑built for extended voyaging and gracious life aboard. Dual helm stations afford superb sightlines, while the fractional sail plan is integrated with Hunter’s signature cockpit traveler arch and a proven deck layout designed expressly for short‑handed crews. A large balanced rudder and shaft‑driven steering translate to pinpoint maneuverability and feather‑light control, even under full canvas—ideal for a capable couple who prize independence without compromise.

On deck, two electric self‑tailing winches—a Lewmar 42 and a Lewmar 52—anchor a sailhandling package tailored for effortless performance. Ten clearly labeled clutches are perfectly placed and in excellent condition. The inventory includes two Lewmar 54 self‑tailing winches, two Lewmar 44 self‑tailing winches, and one Lewmar 34 self‑tailing winch. Her double‑spreader Seldon mast is paired with a Seldon Rodkicker boom vang to support an in‑mast furling mainsail; the genoa and staysail furl on Seldon Furlex 300S units. With approximately 1,100 square feet of sail area, plus a cruising spinnaker on a roller furler, a 135% genoa, staysail, and main, Aeolus balances power with poise. The cockpit benefits from two folding steering wheels, opening the thoroughfare when at rest and enhancing movement around the helm.

Below decks, 6' 9" of headroom, abundant natural light, and beautifully executed joinery amplify a highly functional, exceptionally spacious layout. Three private cabins are complemented by two heads with a separate shower, an expansive salon with a large flatscreen and Bose Surround Sound, and a fully equipped navigation station that doubles as a dedicated office. The galley is chef‑ready, with generous counter space, a deep double sink, two refrigerators, two large freezers, a microwave with built‑in coffee maker, and a vented hood above a three‑burner propane stove and oven. The master stateroom features a centerline queen, ample hanging lockers and drawers, and a large shower separate from the head, while the aft cabin includes a built‑in washer/dryer—an ideal platform for working and living aboard.

Power systems are equally robust. A low‑hour 12 kW Fischer Panda generator comfortably runs three air conditioners, the refrigerator, freezers, lighting, and other onboard comforts. When not using the generator, ship’s power is supported by a house bank of three 8D batteries and a single Group 32 starting battery; shore power is a breeze with 50‑amp connections available at both bow and stern, plus a city‑water tie‑in. Away from the dock, she carries 200 gallons of fresh water for extended autonomy.

Her electronics suite will delight any skipper: a new Raymarine AXIOM 12 MFD, Raymarine Quantum Radar, Raymarine ST7002 SmartPilot, Raymarine ST60+ Speed, ST60+ Wind, ST60+ Depth, ST60+ Tridata display, and an i70 MFD for engine performance monitoring. Under power, a turbocharged 110 horsepower Yanmar provides confident authority when sailing is not ideal, and a feathering Maxprop reduces drag to lift cruising speeds. Ground tackle is equally serious, with a Lewmar windlass, an 88 lb Delta anchor, and a dedicated locker with deck and anchor washdown to keep everything ship‑shape. She carries a three‑piece full‑boat winter cover, and the sale includes the tender, outboard, and older main and genoa sails. Aeolus has been professionally winterized and commissioned from the start, and has been cherished since new—“Must be Seen” has seldom been more accurate for a Hunter 49.

Her 2023 upgrades speak to meticulous stewardship: in August 2023 she was hauled, bottom painted, hull waxed, the prop cleaned, and new zincs installed; in July 2023 the water and waste tank sensors were replaced; in June 2023 the port‑side winch power switch was replaced, three House Batteries 8D‑AGM‑HD were installed, and the forward Quiet Flush toilet solenoid was replaced; in April 2023 the center AC unit was replaced and a new strainer fitted on the AC water intake, while the dodger and bimini received new Eisenglass and full cleaning/protection; in March 2023 both the genoa and the mainsail were renewed by Neil Pryde; and in February 2023 new hoses were fitted for the generator and engine.

The 2024/2025 updates extend that same rigor: in April 2024 the heating element in the 11‑gallon water heater was replaced; in June 2024 the autopilot flux compass was replaced; in December 2024 she was hauled and the bottom cleaned; in March 2025 the ICOM VHF was replaced with a Standard Horizon GX1850 with GPS and a remote helm handheld, a Digital Yacht AIS AIT5000 was installed, and the starter battery was replaced with an AGM‑31‑HD; in June 2025 the staysail was refurbished with a new sun cover and renewed clew, tack, and head stitching; in July 2025 the Fischer Panda generator water pump was replaced; and in August 2025 the Raymarine E120 MFD was replaced with an AXIOM 12, the radar was upgraded to Raymarine Quantum, the Teleflex i5700 engine/fuel monitoring was replaced with a Raymarine i70 MFD and an NMEA2K interface to AXIOM, and the Balmar 100A alternator was rebuilt. Together, these enhancements make Aeolus a rare Hunter 49 that is turnkey, comprehensively updated, and unequivocally ready to go.