Hunter Horizon 273 Sailboats for Sale

David Thomas·1988 – 1995·Hunter Marine
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Hull Type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.25' · 8.31 m
Disp.
4,880 lbs · 2,214 kg
First year
1988

The Hunter Horizon 273 is a definitive example of the British "pocket cruiser" philosophy, designed by the prolific naval architect David Thomas and built by Hunter Boats Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Launched in the early 1990s as a refined successor to the immensely popular Horizon 272, the 273 was engineered to maximize volume and stability within a compact footprint. While the brand name often invites confusion with the American Hunter Marine (MarlowHunter), the Horizon series is a distinct lineage of David Thomas designs known for their "tardislike" interior volume and robust performance in the tidal waters of Northern Europe. The 273 specifically integrated a "sugarscoop" transom and subtle interior refinements that modernized the platform for the mid90s market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 13,156
Asking price · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hunter Horizon 273 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 14.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

14 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 13,229143100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,692258
Hunter Boats Horizon 2322.75'$ 8,682197
Hunter Boats Horizon 273You are here$ 13,156154
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,277156

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter Horizon 273 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter Horizon 273 over the past 12 months is $13,156. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter Horizon 273 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Hunter Horizon 273 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter Horizon 273 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter Horizon 273 is up 1.6% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Hunter Horizon 273 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hunter Horizon 273 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05Do Hunter Horizon 273 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Hunter Horizon 273 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.3% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Hunter Horizon 273?+
Comparable models include Moody 27, Hunter Boats Horizon 23, Jeanneau Tonic 23. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.