Hunter 280 Sailboats for Sale

Hunter Design Team/R. Mazza·1995 – 1999·Hunter Marine
Hunter 280 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.75' · 8.46 m
Disp.
6,500 lbs · 2,948 kg
First year
1995

The Hunter 280, produced between 1995 and 1998, represents a pivotal era for Hunter Marine as they refined the "bigboat features in a smallboat package" philosophy. Designed by the inhouse Hunter Design Team, the 280 was a successor to the Hunter 28 and served as the direct precursor to the nearly identical Hunter 290. The vessel was engineered to maximize interior volume and cockpit ergonomics, making it a favorite for coastal cruisers who prioritize livability over racing pedigree. Its wide beam, carried well aft, allows for a spaciousness rarely found in sub30foot sailboats from the mid90s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$23,750
Asking price · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (69.2%) · United Kingdom (15.4%) · Netherlands (15.4%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · showing 10 newest

Hunter 280 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Hunter 280 listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 9 (69.2%), followed by United Kingdom and Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

13 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$22,9009469.2%
United Kingdom$29,4562015.4%
Netherlands$34,1422015.4%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hunter 3332.67'$ 64,9509723
Hunter 29.529.5'$ 24,950326
Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 28128.5'$ 32,488299
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.127.89'$ 26,026275
Hunter Marine 31030.83'$ 35,000268
Hunter Marine 24024.08'$ 9,4002510
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,800258
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 17,946155
Hunter Marine 2625.75'$ 12,5001510
Hunter 280You are here$ 23,750144
Marlow-Hunter 3333.5'$ 79,900138

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter 280 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter 280 over the past 12 months is $23,750. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter 280 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Hunter 280 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter 280 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter 280 is down 3.6% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Hunter 280 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hunter 280 listings over the past 12 months are United States (69.2%), United Kingdom (15.4%), Netherlands (15.4%).
05Do Hunter 280 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Hunter 280 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.5% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Hunter 280?+
Comparable models include Hunter 33, Hunter 29.5, Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 281. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.