Hunter Channel 32/323 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Hunter Channel 32/323 means looking at a low-production David Thomas design, with just 72 hulls completed. The shallow twin-keel form and backstay-less B&R mast distinguish it from the usual fin-keel Hunters, and the three-cabin interior makes it a credible coastal cruiser.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are more common on the used market, but both standard and owner's versions are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The standard version gives more headroom and storage; the owner's version trades that for living space and comfort and may carry a wheel instead of a tiller. Either way the boat sleeps six in three cabins. At a viewing, confirm the dinette folds to a double and the aft cabin has a hanging locker.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The boat commonly carries a chartplotter, autopilot, self-tacking jib, spinnaker, life raft, and short-handed setup for two-person coastal work. Often-seen additions include heating, solar, teak decks, AIS, and EPIRB. Less common upgrades run to inverter, gennaker, asymmetric spinnaker, hot water, swim platform, and radar. The self-tacking jib and short-handed rigging matter most for sail handling without crew on the foredeck.
What to Inspect
The twin-keel hull takes grounding loads on two appendages, so on a specific boat check both keel-to-hull joints for cracks, staining, or movement and confirm keel bolts are free of rust weep. The deck-stepped mast puts compression through the cabin top; look at mast partners for sag, crazing, or softness. The in-mast reefing should be worked through its range to confirm the mast slot is clear and the furling line is not binding.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is the United Kingdom. For a viewing, run through this short list:
- Check both twin-keel joints and bolts for movement or staining
- Work the in-mast reefing through its full range
- Inspect the deck-stepped mast partners for softness
- Confirm which version is offered and whether a wheel is fitted
- Verify the self-tacking jib and short-handed setup are present
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hunter Channel 32/323. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $36,578 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $38,610 | +5.6% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $32,141 | -16.8% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $39,965 | +24.3% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $37,521 | -6.1% |
Where they're listed
Hunter Channel 32/323 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 9.
Country view
9 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $37,521 | 9 | 4 | 100.0% |
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| Hunter Marine Channel 32/323You are here | — | $ 37,521 | 9 | 4 |