Hunter 290 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hunter Design Team·1999 – 2002·Hunter Marine
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
28.58' · 8.71 m
Displ.
7,400 lbs · 3,357 kg
First year
1999

The Hunter 290, produced between 1999 and 2004, represents a pinnacle in Hunter Marine’s efforts to maximize living volume within a sub30foot footprint. Replacing the earlier Hunter 280, the 290 utilized the same hull mold but introduced a redesigned deck and an enhanced interior that aligned with the brand's larger "Legend" series aesthetic. With a beam of 10 feet 9 inches, the vessel is exceptionally wide for its length, offering internal volume and cockpit space that rivaled many 32footers of the era. This design philosophy targeted coastal cruisers and "pocket" cruisers who desired the amenities of a larger yacht—such as a dedicated aft cabin and a full galley—without the associated slip fees and handling complexity of a heavydisplacement vessel.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 26,900
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-16.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (92.9%) · Georgia (7.1%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hunter 290 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 13 listings (92.9%), followed by Georgia.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 26,90013292.9%
Georgia$ 26,900107.1%

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'$ 64,9759633
Hunter Marine 3131.33'$ 24,8716236
Hunter Marine 30629.92'$ 39,2003612
Hunter 29.529.5'$ 24,9503313
Hunter Marine 31030.83'$ 34,9002911
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Hunter Marine 33-233.5'$ 60,0001912
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 18,002157
Hunter 290You are here$ 26,900142
Hunter 28027.75'$ 33,65677
Hunter 2625.75'$ 15,12555

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter 290 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter 290 over the past 12 months is $26,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter 290 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Hunter 290 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter 290 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter 290 has decreased by 16.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hunter 290 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hunter 290 listings over the past 12 months are United States (92.9%), Georgia (7.1%).
05Do Hunter 290 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Hunter 290 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 20.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hunter 290?+
Comparable models include Hunter 33, Hunter Marine 31, Hunter Marine 306. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.