The Hunter 410 is a production cruising sailboat designed by the Hunter Design Team and manufactured in Alachua, Florida.
Model Technical Specifications & Specifications Sweep
- Manufacturer: Hunter Marine (Luhrs Marine Group)
- Production Facility: Alachua, Florida, USA
- Production Years: 1998 – 2003
- Production Volume: ~280 hulls built
- Design Team: Hunter Design Team (led by Warren Luhrs and Glenn Henderson)
Dimensions & Displacement:
- LOA: 43′ 5″ (13.23 m)
- LWL: 37′ 10″ (11.53 m)
- Beam: 13′ 10″ (4.22 m)
- Displacement: 20,200 lbs
- Ballast: 7,400 lbs (Lead)
Optional Layout Configurations:
- 2-Cabin / 2-Head (Owner’s Layout): Aft master stateroom with queen berth and ensuite head with separate shower stall; forward guest stateroom with private head.
- 3-Cabin / 2-Head (Family/Tri-Cabin Layout): Twin aft double staterooms, forward guest stateroom, and two heads.
Keel Options & Draft:
- Shoal Draft Wing Keel: 5′ 0″ (1.52 m)
- Deep Fin Keel: 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Rigging & Mast Options:
- Rig Type: B&R (Bergstrom & Ridder) fractional rig with swept spreaders and backstayless design.
- Mast Height (Air Draft): 58′ 5″ (17.8 m) (standard mast excl. antenna).
- Sails / Furling Options: In-mast roller furling mainsail (Selden) or standard slab-reefing mainsail with stack pack and lazy jacks.
Engine & Drive Options:
- Engine Options: Yanmar 4JH2E (50 HP) or Yanmar 4JH3E (56 HP) 4-cylinder diesel engines.
- Drive System: Direct shaft drive (1-1/4″ stainless steel shaft, dripless shaft seal/packing gland, P-bracket strut, fixed or folding prop).
- Optional Major Equipment: Northern Lights or Fischer Panda 4–6 kW diesel generator, dual-zone reverse-cycle heat/AC, bow thruster, fiberglass arch with mainsheet traveler, electric winches, solar panels, watermaker.
- Model Evolution: Evolved from the Hunter Legend 40.5 / 430 series. Updated throughout production with engine iterations and cabinetry refinements, before transitioning to the Hunter 41 / 41 Deck Salon (41DS) around 2004.
Market Factors & Common Survey Items
Common Technical Inspection Items:
- B&R Rigging & Swept Spreaders: High rig tension places significant load on chainplates, bulkhead attachments, and standing rigging.
- Structural Grid & Hull-to-Deck Seam: FRP grid pan bonding requires inspection under cabin soles; deck-to-hull joints and large panoramic deck-hatches are prone to sealant breakdown over time.
- Refrigeration & Hatch Hardware: Factory fridge/freezer door gas struts and latch hardware frequently show wear on early models.
- Rudder Bearings: Spade rudder stock play should be evaluated during out-of-water surveys.
Competitive Models Comparison Table
| Model | Production Years | LOA | Beam | Draft (Shoal / Deep) | Displacement | Sail Area | Standard Engine |
| Hunter 410 | 1998–2003 | 43′ 5″ | 13′ 10″ | 5′ 0″ / 6′ 4″ | 20,200 lbs | 823 sq ft | Yanmar 50–56 HP |
| Catalina 400 MkII | 1995–2009 | 40′ 6″ | 13′ 6″ | 5′ 4″ / 6′ 10″ | 20,500 lbs | 808 sq ft | Westerbeke / Yanmar 54 HP |
| Beneteau Oceanis 411 | 1997–2004 | 41′ 8″ | 13′ 0″ | 4′ 9″ / 5′ 7″ | 18,740 lbs | 830 sq ft | Volvo / Yanmar 50–56 HP |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 | 1999–2004 | 40′ 0″ | 12′ 11″ | 4′ 11″ / 6′ 4″ | 16,094 lbs | 785 sq ft | Yanmar 56 HP |
| Bavaria 40 Cruiser | 2000–2004 | 40′ 8″ | 13′ 1″ | 5′ 1″ / 6′ 5″ | 17,400 lbs | 800 sq ft | Volvo Penta 40–55 HP |