Hunter Sonata Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Hunter Sonata is a landmark design in British yachting history, representing one of the most successful small cruiserracers ever produced in the United Kingdom. Designed by David Thomas and launched in 1976 by Hunter Boats Ltd (a British builder entirely distinct from the American Hunter Marine), the Sonata was conceived as a versatile, affordable vessel that could provide genuine OneDesign racing thrills while remaining docile enough for family coastal cruising. With over 400 hulls produced, its enduring popularity is a testament to Thomas’s ability to balance a slippery, efficient hull form with the practical requirements of a weekend cruiser. While the boat is compact at roughly 22 feet, its reputation for seaworthiness has allowed it to maintain active racing fleets decades after production ceased.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,024
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hunter Sonata cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hunter Sonata over the past 12 months is $4,024. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hunter Sonata sailboats are for sale?+
6 Hunter Sonata listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hunter Sonata prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hunter Sonata has decreased by 4.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Hunter Sonata listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Hunter Sonata listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.