Hunter Legend 38

Hunter Marine has a reputation as a builder of boats for sailors who favor creature comforts.

INTERIORS

As with all Hunter sailboats, the 38 provides large living spaces. The layout of this model presents an L-shaped galley to starboard at the foot of the companionway, nav station to port, and sitting/dining area amidships.

CABINS

At anchor, the crew sleeps in the forward cabin; the skipper in the aforementioned aft stateroom, with a bathroom with could be also accessible from the salon

SALON

Key points: headroom in the main saloon is 6′ 6″. Interiors are constructed of smoothly finished teak, though the sole in the saloon is Everwear™, a low-maintenance laminate. And the cabin top is fitted with solid wood handrails running the length of the saloon, which are among the beerfest we’ve seen.

In the saloon will seat 6 guests, with a dining table measuring 36″ x 42″ and settees 70″ long with 15″ high backrests. The width between the settee backs is 9′.

GALLEY

The galley comes standard with a two-burner stove/oven combination located between an optional refrigerator aft and slide-out storage rack; outboard are cabinets large enough for the storage of eating utensils, and a niche for a microwave. A stainless rail at the front of the provides an attachment point for the chef when underway.

Two stainless steel sinks are surrounded by a Corian surface, a Hunter signature that flies in the face of Henderson’s attempt to reduce weight. The countertop measures 60″ x 20″ when the sinks are covered, adequate for preparing meals for a crew of six.

CHART TABLE

The Hunter Legend 38 also has a good chart table measuring 20″ x 18″. Henderson placed a bulkhead on the forward edge of the table where instruments will be installed, with a useful stainless handhold attached to the cabinetry. The electrical panel is close at hand. The only drawback of the arrangement is that the chart table extends so far aft that the navigator’s seat cannot be fully elevated.

EQUIPMENTS