37.1' Hunter 386

This Hunter 386 is a superb example of one of Hunters most popular cruising models, combining comfort, performance, and thoughtful upgrades. Built in Alachua, FL by Hunter Marine and designed around the proven B&R fractional rig, she offers easy sail handling with in-mast furling, cockpit-led controls, and a traveler within reach of the helm. Her shoal draft keel makes her well-suited for New England waters and ICW passages, while a folding/feathering prop and asymmetrical spinnaker add efficiency and versatility under sail.
Below deck, the interior is bright and spacious with 66 headroom and a two-cabin, one-head layout. The owners aft stateroom features a queen-sized athwartships berth with custom mattress, cedar hanging locker, wet locker, and generous storage. Forward, a comfortable V-berth provides guest accommodations, while the main salon offers a U-shaped settee, convertible dinette, and teak cabinetry. The galley is fully outfitted with Corian counters, deep stainless sinks, upgraded fixtures, refrigerator/freezer, LPG stove/oven, and a watermaker tap for fresh drinking water. A dedicated nav station with updated Garmin electronics (2024) ensures smooth cruising.
On deck, she is equally well equipped with a dual-roller anchoring system, electric windlass, stainless rail seating, davits for the dinghy, and a full cockpit canvas enclosure (2023). A powerful Northern Lights 5 kW generator, 300 W solar system with Bluetooth monitoring, large house battery bank, and inverter provide robust power options both at anchor and underway. Reverse-cycle heat/air conditioning in three zones, LED lighting, and a Bose entertainment system round out the creature comforts.
With her extensive upgrades including new electronics, sails handling gear, canvas, solar, batteries, and recent mechanical service - this Hunter 386 is turnkey for cruising or liveaboard use. She represents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a proven coastal cruiser with the range and amenities to stretch into longer passages.

2003 Hunter 386 Detailed Specifications & Features

Builder / Designer
Builder: Hunter Marine (Alachua, FL)
Designer: Hunter Design Team B&R fractional rig
Construction: Solid FRP hull, cored deck
Layout: Walk-through transom & swim platform

Principal Dimensions
LOA: 383
LWL: 32
Beam: 1211
Displacement: 16,00017,000 lbs
Ballast: 6,000 lbs
Draft: 56 shoal (verify actual keel configuration)
Mast Height (Air Draft): 60 (ICW-friendly, verify actual)

Machinery
Engine: Yanmar 3JH3E, 40 hp freshwater-cooled diesel. Cast iron exhaust mixing elbow replaced with stainless steel (2019) Impeller replaced (2023) Oil and filtyers changed yearly.
Propulsion: 4-blade folding/feathering prop (2024)
Tanks:
o Fuel 35 gal
o Water 75 gal
o Holding 35 gal

Accommodations
Cabins/Heads: 2 cabins / 1 head with separate shower
Headroom: 66
Owners Aft Stateroom
Queen athwartships berth with custom foam mattress (2020)
Cedar hanging locker, wet locker with drain, shelves, vanity with mirror
Storage under berth with generator access
Opening porthole into helm space, plus (2) 9x9 hatches under bimini
Forward Cabin
V-berth with new upholstery (2020)
Storage and cabinetry
Salon
U-settee convertible dinette (new upholstery 2020)
Port couch with fold-down bar (new upholstery 2020)
Teak & holly sole, teak cabinetry
Courtesy and reading lights
Dedicated nav station with full electrical panel, water/fuel/blackwater gauges, chart storage, Garmin documentation (2024)
Head
Separate shower stall with curtain, mirror cabinet, storage (new faucet 2020)
Freshwater electric flush with macerator & deck pump-out (2015)
Two 9x9 hatches for light and ventilation

Rig & Sails
Rig: B&R fractional rig with no backstay
Selden in-mast furling mainsail with rigid vang
100% roller-furling genoa (Selden furler)
Spinnaker/cruising chute gear with halyard, tack line, blocks, bow block (2016)
Asymmetric spinnaker (yellow/white with sock)
Mainsheet traveler, adjustable jib cars, cockpit-led reefing
Folding/feathering prop improves sailing speed
Mast reset (2016 & 2024), hailer LED deck light radar installed (2024)

Deck & Exterior
Electric windlass with foot switches
Dual anchor rollers with 45 lb CQR plow, 100 chain 150 rode
Fresh water wash down with hose and shut off at the bow anchor locker.
Oversized stainless deck hardware, upgraded self-tailing winches with canvas covers.
Stern rail seats with drink holders
Hot/cold transom shower, swim ladder integrated in scoop
Cockpit table with folding leaves & storage
Full cockpit canvas package: dodger, bimini, connector & sides (2023)
Stern davits with lifting tackle (2024)
Outboard rail mount with boom lift system
Dual propane lockers with drains
Solar panel system (300 W, 2023) with Bluetooth app monitoring removable for shrink-wrap storage

Helm & Electronics
Edson pedestal with leather-wrapped wheel
Garmin suite (2024): autopilot, chartplotter, radar, wind/speed/depth
VHF with DSC, RAM mic at helm & nav station
AIS transceiver (2024)
Mast loudspeaker for foghorn/communications
Bose stereo system with salon/cockpit speakers subwoofer
TV/DVD pre-wired

Electrical & Power
Upgraded house bank with dedicated starter (new 2024)
Inverter/charger (2000 W) with remote panel
Dual 30A shore inlets with galvanic isolators (new 2024)
Generator Northern Light 5 kW. Strater replaced (2024