Hunter 45 CC Buyer's Guide
The Hunter 45 CC entered production in 2005 as Hunter Marine's center-cockpit replacement for the 456, designed by the Henderson-led Hunter Design Group. On the brokerage market she presents as a turnkey coastal and bluewater-capable cruiser, but buyers should weigh her tall profile and known access constraints against the generous accommodations and easy-handling rig.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every 45 CC shares the same center-cockpit arrangement: a palatial aft stateroom with a centerline queen innerspring berth, Corian nightstands, cedar-lined closets, and en-suite head, paired with a forward guest cabin offering a real V-berth and its own head and stall shower. The saloon uses wraparound portlights and a European windshield for light, with a port table seating six and a starboard settee. The U-shaped galley spans side-by-side fridge and freezer, gimbaled stove, and built-in microwave. A nav station with swiveling chair faces Raytheon displays. The 5-foot draft and 45-foot LOA suit the Intracoastal and offshore passages alike.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry an inverter, electric winches, chartplotter, radar, autopilot, air conditioning, solar, furling main, and dinghy davits as commonly fitted gear, meaning a buyer can expect ready power and navigation without immediate expense. Often-seen additions include lithium batteries, hot water, bimini, dodger, freezer, and cockpit shower, rounding out liveaboard comfort. Less common owner upgrades run to watermakers, heating, bow thrusters, and asymmetrical spinnakers for extended cruising. The starboard electric halyard winch and folding wheel seen on the test boat are representative of the shorthanded-focused rig, while a winch on that side aids genoa furling.
What to Inspect
Writing in Cruising World, Boat of the Year judges found electronics installation and wiring access extremely tight, so verify any panel work and plan upgrades carefully tight electronics access on the 45 CC. They also raised concern over a U-bolt-like fitting linking the lower shroud tie-rod to the hull, where a nylon locking nut could sit loose; Henderson stated the fitting exceeds shroud loads, tested clean under crane tension, and the pin and nut are in sheer and easily inspected, so check that fitting and nut visually. A bimini may block helm views of telltales and traveler, worth confirming on any sea trial.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in the United States, Canada, Greece, and Australia. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm the shroud tie-rod fitting and nut are sound and inspectable, budget for any electronics rewire given tight access, verify the bimini's helm sightlines, and expect a well-equipped center-cockpit cruiser with strong factory systems.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hunter 45 CC. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 16 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $195,000 | — |
| May 25 | 3 | $175,000 | -10.3% |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $139,423 | -20.3% |
| Jul 25 | 3 | $175,000 | +25.5% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $157,500 | -10.0% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $168,750 | +7.1% |
| Oct 25 | 4 | $169,000 | +0.1% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $115,954 | -31.4% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $130,134 | +12.2% |
| Feb 26 | 8 | $160,000 | +23.0% |
| Mar 26 | 4 | $201,250 | +25.8% |
| Apr 26 | 12 | $159,500 | -20.7% |
| May 26 | 5 | $165,000 | +3.4% |
| Jun 26 | 4 | $147,250 | -10.8% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $169,900 | +15.4% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $178,045 | +4.8% |
Where they're listed
Hunter 45 CC listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 40 (90.9%), followed by Greece and Australia.
Country view
44 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $160,000 | 40 | 6 | 90.9% |
| Greece | $113,110 | 2 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Australia | $187,090 | 1 | 1 | 2.3% |
| Canada | $197,500 | 1 | 0 | 2.3% |
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