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
$24,571
Asking price · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+9.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (73.3%) · United Kingdom (13.3%) · Netherlands (13.3%)

Recent Listings

13 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 11 (73.3%), followed by United Kingdom and Netherlands.

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

Country view

15 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$22,90011273.3%
United Kingdom$28,8552013.3%
Netherlands$33,0562013.3%

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'$ 59,9009722
Hunter 29.529.5'$ 26,0003711
Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 28128.5'$ 30,000275
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,500268
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.127.89'$ 25,212255
Hunter Marine 24024.08'$ 9,400238
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 16,766185
Hunter Marine 2625.75'$ 12,500177
Hunter 280You are here—$ 24,571162
Marlow-Hunter 3333.5'$ 79,900120
Hunter Marine 27-327.33'$ 26,83865

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 $24,571. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter 280 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Hunter 280 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 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 up 9.7% 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 (73.3%), United Kingdom (13.3%), Netherlands (13.3%).
05Do Hunter 280 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Hunter 280 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.6% 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.