The Hunter 54 stands as one of the most radical departures in the history of American production boatbuilding. Launched in the early 1980s, it was the antithesis of the "floating condo" reputation that Hunter Marine would later cultivate. Instead, the 54 was a production-line manifestation of Warren Luhrs’ obsession with offshore racing and the Ultra Light Displacement Boat (ULDB) philosophy. Heavily influenced by Luhrs’ record-breaking yacht Thursday’s Child, the Hunter 54 was designed to be a "maxi" for the masses—a long, narrow, and exceptionally fast Greyhound that prioritized speed over interior volume. With a beam of only 11 feet, 4 inches on a 54-foot hull, it remains one of the narrowest and most distinctive silhouettes ever produced by a major American manufacturer.
Hunter 54 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Hunter
- Model
- 54
- Builder
- Hunter Marine
- Designer
- W. Luhrs /J. Cherubini/C. Steck
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - 1983
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $10,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter 33 | 32.67' | $64,180 | 80 | 16 |
| Hunter 34 | 34.42' | $25,950 | 48 | 15 |
| Hunter 31 | 31.33' | $19,900 | 47 | 23 |
| Beneteau Oceanis 54 | 54.75' | $265,000 | 39 | 19 |
| Hanse 545 | 53.15' | $323,869 | 28 | 15 |
| Hylas 54 | 54.08' | $447,000 | 24 | 3 |
| Hunter 28.5 | 28.42' | $12,750 | 22 | 7 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 54 | 54.92' | $1,001,049 | 13 | 5 |
| Santa Cruz 50 | 50' | $210,000 | 9 | 0 |
| Nautor Swan 54 | 54.07' | $1,486,051 | 6 | 0 |
| Hunter 54 | $10,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $10,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Hunter 54 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Hunter 54 over the past 12 months is $10,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Hunter 54 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Hunter 54 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Hunter 54?
- Comparable models include the Hunter 33, Hunter 34, Hunter 31. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.