Hunter 310 Buyer's Guide
The Hunter 310 is an American sailboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and first built in 1997, later developed into the Hunter 320 in 2000. On the brokerage market it appears as a 31-foot cruiser aimed at couples or small families who want a manageable, privacy-minded boat with a distinctive rig. Knowing what was standard and what wears or leaks helps a shopper judge any individual listing.
Layouts on the Used Market
The 310’s accommodation plan centers on privacy, with double berths fore and aft separated by the full length of the hull and enclosed by solid doors. The saloon sits further forward than on most comparable cruisers, and the bright interior relies on numerous windows and hull ports. Buyers should note the aft berth is athwartships and one owner described it as too low to be comfortable; cross-ventilation there is minimal. The engine box sits in the middle of the living area and is indifferently insulated, though access to the 18-horsepower Yanmar is excellent. Cockpit lockers are shallow because of the aft cabin, and the boat shows little heavy-duty storage and no dedicated sea berth.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry a bimini, swim platform, cockpit shower, and chartplotter as commonly fitted gear. An autopilot and furling main are often seen, while a gennaker or heating represent less common owner upgrades. For a buyer, the arch-mounted Bimini and walk-aboard transom with pivoting helm seat are standard conveniences; a furling main reduces short-handed effort, and a chartplotter covers navigation without extra rigging. A gennaker is a worthwhile upgrade where light-air performance is a priority, given the modest factory sail area.
What to Inspect
The swept-back spreaders on the B&R rig have a tendency to poke into the mainsail downwind, so check the main for chafe marks along the leech. The virtually circular cockpit well drains slowly, and the boat has a shallow bilge with a high sill where a bridge deck should be — inspect for standing water and any history of cockpit flooding. The hull and deck joint is through-bolted on 6-inch centers with a vinyl rubrail cap, so confirm the rubrail and sealant remain intact.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Türkiye, and Australia. When viewing a used Hunter 310, check the aft berth comfort and ventilation, confirm the cockpit drains and bilge are dry, inspect the spreaders and mainsail for downwind contact, and verify the arch, Bimini, and furling gear are present and serviceable.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hunter 310. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 14 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $29,500 | — |
| Apr 25 | 4 | $44,900 | +52.2% |
| Jun 25 | 7 | $28,000 | -37.6% |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $37,400 | +33.6% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $35,000 | -6.4% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $39,012 | +11.5% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $14,250 | -63.5% |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $35,000 | +145.6% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $39,419 | +12.6% |
| Apr 26 | 8 | $31,085 | -21.1% |
| May 26 | 2 | $29,000 | -6.7% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $4,500 | -84.5% |
| Jul 26 | 5 | $38,500 | +755.6% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $58,756 | +52.6% |
Where they're listed
Hunter 310 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 20 (76.9%), followed by United Kingdom and Australia.
Country view
26 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $35,000 | 20 | 8 | 76.9% |
| United Kingdom | $39,337 | 4 | 0 | 15.4% |
| Australia | $58,756 | 1 | 1 | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $61,523 | 1 | 0 | 3.8% |
Comparable models
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