Hunter 466
Description
The Hunter 466 is a spacious, performance-oriented cruising sloop designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine in Alachua, Florida, from 2002 to 2005, with approximately 100-150 hulls produced. As an evolution of the popular Hunter 460 (with a slightly longer waterline and refined hull for better tracking), it features a masthead sloop rig, fin keel with spade rudder, and wide beam for enhanced stability and interior volume—ideal for family coastal cruising, charters, or light offshore passages. The aft cockpit seats 6-8 comfortably, with a walk-through transom for easy boarding, while the interior offers flexible 2- or 3-cabin layouts sleeping up to 8. Constructed with solid fiberglass below the waterline (Kevlar reinforcement forward) and balsa-cored deck, it's known for its sturdy build, good righting capability, and balanced handling, though its weight makes it a "reasonably good performer" rather than a speedster (SA/D ~17). Aimed at value-conscious buyers seeking Beneteau-like space with Hunter innovations (e.g., arch-mounted traveler), it earned praise for accommodations but mixed reviews on bluewater suitability—best for protected waters. Discontinued after the 2005 model year.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hunter Marine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 46.000 ft |
| LOA | 46.080 ft |
| LWL | 39.670 ft |
| Beam | 14.000 ft |
| Displacement | 26180 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.33 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17 ft |
| p | 51.42 ft |
| e | 18 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.33 ft | 17 ft | 51.42 ft | 18 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 51.42 ft - (15673 mm) |
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 53.6 ft - (16337 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 53.88 ft - (16423 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 473.62 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 53.5 ft - (16307 mm) |
| Foot | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.65 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.81 ft - (5733 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.32 ° |
| Area | * 503.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 55 ft - (16764 mm) |
| Foot | 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
| Leech | 51.5 ft - (15697 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1217 ft² |
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