37.5' Hunter 37 Legend

1988 Hunter Legend 37 Sailboat
First Try is a unique classic plastic sailboat that is ideal for Chesapeake and coastal sailing. Its a comfortable, luxurious and exciting weekend racer/cruiser!
The Hunter Legend 37 is a unique cruise/racer that sails very well (check the SailboatData numbers), has unparalleled space utilization, and has a large rig but it still single and double-hand easy.
Additionally, there are few cruisers of this size with a centerline aft berth thats a full-size bed - this Captains cabin was a huge perk for my wife & I. Also, the 4.75ft draft Shoal Keel (wing keel) makes it great for the Bay!
We purchased the boat in March 2023 in Long Island, sailed it to Annapolis, and have been sailing and making improvements to it since. Weve sailed about 10-15 days per year since we bought it, and are selling because we have an infant & are moving to Virginia.

The boat is slipped at our house, and has been dutifully well cared for, is in great condition, and ready for her next owner.

Engine & Drive
Standard Yanmar 3HM35F 3-cylinder diesel engine that will outlive all of us. These Yanmars are very common and easy to find parts for. I have a digital copy of the engine manual.
Has a $2000 Gori 3 blade propeller https://ab-marine.com/gori/gori-3-blade/
Spare engine parts (Impeller set, Alternator belt, Small filter elements, Fuel filter, belts for cooling system, gaskets)
Manuals (Yanmar 35HM35F and Hunter

Electronics:
Garmin GPSMAP 740s
Raymarine Auto Pilot
Bluetooth stereo
VHF radio

Convenience:
Water Heater
Refrigeration unit needs to be replaced / never used
CNG stove (not used)
Hot/cold shower

Sails & Rigging:
Sails
o Fully battened Dacron main sail - Great Condition
o 135% Genoa like-new condition (new in 2023, brand new crackling stiff)
Canvas
o Sunbrella Smoke UV fabric on all
o Bimini
o Genoa lining/cover
o Mack Pack (lazy bag & jacks flaking system)
Flush-deck roller-furler
Separated single-line Reef1 and Reef2 reefing system
Halyards, reefing, vang, and mainsheet lines all lead aft to cockpit

Ground Tackle
Rocna galvanized anchor
80 feet of 3/8 chain and 100ft rode

Additional Info:
Bottom repainted in April 2024
3-Blade prop
Lots of safety equipment (flares, fire extinguishers, 6 orange PFDs, etc)
Numerous lines & fenders

Misc
Likely needs a new bottom, last painted March 2024
I have lots of photos & documents of the boat systems

What doesnt work:
Microwave (never tried it)
Never tried the CNG (the stove is plumbed for CNG)

List of investments, fixes, & replacements weve made (since summer 2023)
New Jib ($3000) (2023)
Refurbished all Winches (2023)
Wired auto switches for automatic bilge pumps, and also manual panel activation (2023)
Rigging ($500) (2023): Jib halyard (main halyard is very new), Reef 1 line, Reef 2 line, Traveler line
Throttle Cable & Throttle Lever: Replaced with Glendenning Pro-X 23ft cable. These Edson 300 Series Pedestals tend to wear the throttle until its tough to control (2023)
Lifelines ($500) (2023): 3/16 unshielded 1x19 wire and pelican clips on each line & the rear gate
New Rocna Anchor, chain, & bail ($500) (2023)
Cutless bearing replaced ($750) (2024)
Impeller, fuel filter, oil each season
Exhaust Mixing elbow & riser elbow ($400) (2025)
Replaced starter and added starter solenoid (very reliable starting) ($400) (2024)
Antisiphon loop (2024)
Seawater pump & alternator belts (2024)
Joker valve & head line vent filter replaced for Jabsco head (2024)
Prop shaft packing replaced 2024
Lazy bag ($2000) (2024) - Mack Pack with single line and lazy jacks makes it very easy to raise and lower the sail from the cockpit, Ive hoisted & doused single-handing many times