Hunter 30 T Buyer's Guide
The Hunter 30T is a coastal cruiser built by Hunter Marine in the United States between 1991 and 1994, a development of the 1988 Hunter 30-2 and originally sold simply as the Hunter 30. On the used market she is recognized by the "T" denoting her T-shaped cockpit. With a 4'3" wing keel, an 18-horsepower inboard diesel, and berths for seven, she draws buyers who want volume and shallow draft rather than bluewater range.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every used Hunter 30T shares the same core hull and deck: a 30'1" fiberglass sloop with a walk-through reverse transom, swim platform, and the namesake T-shaped cockpit. Below you get a teak and holly sole, seven opening ports, five hatches, and a fully enclosed head with shower. The galley holds a stove with two burners, a pair of stainless steel sinks, and an icebox, with a dinette table in the saloon. The standard 18-gallon fuel and 37-gallon water tanks define her coastal cruising endurance. Because the design ran only three years, you are not choosing between generations — just between owner-maintained examples.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used Hunter 30Ts carry a bimini, dodger, and air conditioning as commonly fitted gear, which together make the shallow-draft cockpit usable in sun and heat. Less uniform are the owner-added systems: solar panels, spinnaker gear, autopilot, and simplified shorthanded sail-handling rigs appear as occasional upgrades rather than standard fitments. A buyer should treat those as negotiable extras, not expected inclusions, and verify the autopilot and solar installations were properly wired. The factory did include an anchor and lifejackets as standard, but little else beyond the base cruising layout.
What to Inspect
The one comparison worth weighing comes from an owner who found the Catalina 30 stiffer with less weather helm than the used Hunter 30T. A practical survey should therefore check rudder feedback and helm balance under sail, since the shallow wing keel and spade rudder can let weather helm build. Otherwise, focus on the usual fiberglass and diesel items, with attention to the walk-through transom seals and the seven ports and five hatches for any leakage.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Hunter 30Ts typically appear in the United States and the Netherlands. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm the 18 hp diesel and wing keel are intact, verify any shorthanded or autopilot upgrades are sound, and sail her to judge weather helm against your tolerance. She is a roomy, shallow-draft coastal boat — not an offshore passage-maker — and the right example will reward a cruiser who prioritizes interior space over all-weather stiffness.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hunter 30 T. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1 | $18,000 | — |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $25,750 | +43.1% |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $31,875 | +23.8% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $37,350 | +17.2% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $39,000 | +4.4% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $29,275 | -24.9% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $26,500 | -9.5% |
| May 26 | 1 | $38,800 | +46.4% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $14,500 | -62.6% |
| Sep 26 | 3 | $32,500 | +124.1% |
| Oct 26 | 5 | $36,900 | +13.5% |
Where they're listed
Hunter 30 T listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 13 (92.9%), followed by Netherlands.
Country view
14 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,900 | 13 | 9 | 92.9% |
| Netherlands | $28,650 | 1 | 0 | 7.1% |
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