Hunter 356
Description
The Hunter 356 (built 2000–2005, approximately 480 hulls produced) is the original version of what became one of Hunter’s most successful 35–36 ft platforms and is essentially the same boat as the later Hunter 36 (2003–2009) with only minor cosmetic and equipment differences. Measuring 35 ft 6 in LOA (almost 38 ft including the reverse transom and bowsprit), 12 ft beam, and 15,900 lbs displacement, it features the signature backstay-less B&R fractional rig with in-mast furling mainsail (~720 sq ft total upwind), wheel steering, a huge T-shaped cockpit with walk-through transom and swim platform, arch-mounted traveler, and a bright, open interior boasting an enormous aft master stateroom with true island queen berth and en-suite head with separate shower, forward V-berth cabin, Corian galley, nav station, and over 6 ft 6 in headroom — genuinely sleeping six in real comfort. Offered with a shoal wing keel (5 ft 0 in) or deep fin (6 ft 6 in), it delivers lively performance (PHRF ~135–150) while remaining exceptionally easy to short-hand.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 34.500 ft |
| LOA | 35.500 ft |
| LWL | 30.580 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 13900 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.420 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.83 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.16 ft |
| p | 44.92 ft |
| e | 15 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.83 ft | 13.16 ft | 44.92 ft | 15 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Hunter 356 - GENOA
| Luff | * 44.39 ft - (13530 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.06 ft - (6419 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.98 ft - (12796 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.74 ft - (6017 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 438.12 ft² |
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Hunter 356 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 44.39 ft - (13530 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.71 ft - (6617 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.84 ft - (12448 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 723 ft² |
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