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Hunter 35 Legend
Designer: Hunter Design Team  ·  Builder: Hunter Marine (Usa)  ·  First built: 1995
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About the Hunter 35 Legend

Few production sailboats have captured the attention of coastal cruisers quite like Hunter Marine's 35 Legend. This mid-sized cruiser represents Hunter's commitment to creating accessible, comfortable boats that prioritize ease of handling and spacious accommodations over racing performance. Built during Hunter's prolific manufacturing era, the 35 Legend showcases the builder's signature approach to modern sailboat design. The cockpit features Hunter's characteristic wide beam carried well aft, creating generous seating areas and easy movement around the helm. Below decks, the interior maximizes every inch of space with clever storage solutions and an open layout that feels larger than the boat's actual dimensions suggest. Designed primarily for coastal cruising and weekend adventures, this sailboat appeals to sailors seeking comfort over pure performance. The moderate displacement and contemporary underbody make for predictable handling characteristics, while the spacious cockpit accommodates family sailing and entertaining at anchor. Hunter's reputation for building boats that offer excellent value has made models like the 35 Legend popular choices among sailors transitioning from smaller boats or those seeking their first serious cruising platform. The design emphasizes practical sailing over racing prowess, making it well-suited for relaxed coastal exploration.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.00 ft / 8.84 m
Beam 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 13,000 lb / 5,897 kg
Ballast 5,200 lb / 2,359 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 587 ft² / 54.53 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Hunter Design Team
Builder Hunter Marine (USA)
First Built 1995
Last Built 2000
Number Built 300
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
147
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.96
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
40.0
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
237.96
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 7.46 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.06
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.25 ft / 3.73 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 593.00 ft² / 55.09 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 22 gals / 83 L
Water Capacity 64 gals / 242 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Hunter 35 Legend ★
35.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
35.0 ft
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35.0 ft
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35.0 ft
LWL
Hunter 35 Legend ★
29.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
28.0 ft
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Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
Beam
Hunter 35 Legend ★
12.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
11.5 ft
Oceanis 351 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
Displacement
Hunter 35 Legend ★
13 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
10 lbs
Oceanis 351 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
Ballast
Hunter 35 Legend ★
5 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
3 lbs
Oceanis 351 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
Sail Area
Hunter 35 Legend ★
587 sq ft
Dufour Classic 35
492 sq ft
Oceanis 351 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hunter 35 Legend ★
17.0
Dufour Classic 35
17.0
Oceanis 351 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hunter 35 Legend ★
40.0 %
Dufour Classic 35
31.1 %
Oceanis 351 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hunter 35 Legend ★
237
Dufour Classic 35
203
Oceanis 351 Beneteau
Sun Odyssey 35 Jeanneau
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