Hunter 270 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

26.25' · 8 m

Displ.

5,000 lbs · 2,268 kg

First year

2000

The Hunter 270, introduced in the mid1990s, represents a pivotal moment in Hunter Marine’s history where the brand successfully synthesized the portability of a trailersailer with the structural "big boat" feel of a coastal cruiser. Replacing the popular Hunter 26, the 270 was designed to offer a more substantial interior and a more refined sailing profile while maintaining a manageable footprint for weekend sailors. It was primarily produced between 1994 and 2001, serving as a gateway vessel for families transitioning from dayboats to overnight cruising. Unlike many of its predecessors in this size bracket, the 270 moved away from the lighter waterballast systems common in the Hunter 260, instead offering a more traditional fixedkeel or wingkeel configuration in many markets, which significantly improved its righting moment and stiffness in a blow.