Hunter 280 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 34,293
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Active listings · 90 d
4
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (66.7%) · Netherlands (33.3%)

Active listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hunter 280 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 29,4242266.7%
Netherlands$ 34,7641133.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hunter 3332.67'$ 64,2328015
Hunter 38037.25'$ 74,9004914
Hunter 29.529.5'$ 26,000276
Hunter Marine 31030.83'$ 34,9502410
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750227
Hunter 24024.08'$ 9,337155
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 17,280126
Hunter 29028.58'$ 26,900112
Hunter 280You are here$ 34,29344
Hunter 26026.25'$ 18,74542
Hunter 2625.75'$ 15,00033

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 $34,293. 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 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter 280 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter 280 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 Kingdom (66.7%), Netherlands (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hunter 280?+
Comparable models include Hunter 33, Hunter 380, Hunter 29.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.