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Mystery 35 Hunter
Designer: Hunter Design Team  ·  Builder: Hunter Boats Ltd. (Uk)/Cornish Crabbers (Uk)  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Mystery 35 Hunter

With limited specifications available, the Mystery 35 Hunter represents an intriguing entry in the mid-size sailboat market that warrants further investigation by prospective buyers. This 35-foot vessel appears to blend Hunter Marine's traditional approach to accessible cruising design with features that remain somewhat enigmatic due to sparse documentation. Hunter Marine built a reputation for creating sailboats that prioritized comfort and ease of handling over pure performance, typically appealing to weekend cruisers and coastal sailors seeking reliable, well-appointed vessels. The Mystery 35 likely follows this philosophy, suggesting a design optimized for relaxed coastal cruising rather than aggressive racing or extended offshore passages. Given Hunter's design heritage, potential buyers can reasonably expect a spacious interior layout, wide beam for stability and living space, and sail handling systems designed with the amateur sailor in mind. The boat's mysterious nature adds an element of discovery for those willing to research further, though this same lack of readily available information may concern buyers seeking well-documented performance data and owner experiences. Prospective purchasers should conduct thorough inspections and seek out existing owners to better understand this model's characteristics and long-term reliability.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.00 ft / 10.67 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.50 ft / 8.99 m
Beam 11.83 ft / 3.61 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 12,500 lb / 5,670 kg
Ballast 5,000 lb / 2,268 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 565 ft² / 52.49 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Hunter Design Team
Builder Hunter Boats Ltd. (UK)/Cornish Crabbers (UK)
First Built 1986
Last Built 1991
Number Built 200
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Performance Ratios
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
16.75
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
217.37
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. 7.48 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 19.92
P (Mainsail Luff) 576.00 ft² / 53.51 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Yanmar
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 19
Fuel Capacity 30 gals / 114 L
Water Capacity 32 gals / 121 L
How It Compares

vs. Dufour Classic 35, Oday 35, Santana 35

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Dimensions
LOA
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
35.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
35.0 ft
Oday 35
35.0 ft
Santana 35
35.0 ft
LWL
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
29.5 ft
Dufour Classic 35
28.0 ft
Oday 35
28.8 ft
Santana 35
26.5 ft
Beam
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
11.8 ft
Dufour Classic 35
11.5 ft
Oday 35
11.3 ft
Santana 35
11.9 ft
Displacement
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
12 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
10 lbs
Oday 35
11 lbs
Santana 35
8 lbs
Ballast
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
5 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
3 lbs
Oday 35
4 lbs
Santana 35
3 lbs
Sail Area
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
565 sq ft
Dufour Classic 35
492 sq ft
Oday 35
524 sq ft
Santana 35
550 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
Dufour Classic 35
Oday 35
149 s/nm
Santana 35
120 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
16.8
Dufour Classic 35
17.0
Oday 35
16.5
Santana 35
21.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
40.0 %
Dufour Classic 35
31.1 %
Oday 35
Santana 35
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
Dufour Classic 35
19.9
Oday 35
23.1
Santana 35
16.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
Dufour Classic 35
2.14
Oday 35
2.00
Santana 35
2.34
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
217
Dufour Classic 35
203
Oday 35
Santana 35
Hull Speed
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
Dufour Classic 35
7.1 kts
Oday 35
7.2 kts
Santana 35
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Mystery 35 Hunter ★
Dufour Classic 35
2.7
Oday 35
2.5
Santana 35
3.1
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