Hunter 376

“Lightning Rod” is a 1998 Hunter 376. She was a freshwater vessel until cruised from Lake Michigan to Florida in 2010. The current owners since 2014 have cruised her from her homeport in Punta Gorda to the Keys and Bahamas several times alone and with friends. The layout and accommodations allow for comfortable cruising for four, though the salon settees can accommodate additional guests. Recognition of the 376 came when Cruising World Magazine awarded the 376 the “Best Value” Award in the 1997 Boat of the Year Awards. In this class of vessel the 376 continues to be the right size and have the features that offer an excellant value in todays market. Continous maintenance and upgrades have this Hunter ready to shove off.  Having been hoist kept behind the owner’s home also adds to her exceptional condition.  You will not be disappointed in how she presents.

Manufacturer Provided Description

Designed with flexibility in mind, the Hunter 376 lets you live life to the fullest - whether sprinting under full sail, entertaining family and friends, or enjoying that long weekend or vacation cruising. The 376 is outfitted with a fractional rig featuring a full-roach, fully-battened mainsail and all lines leading aft. The cockpit is large, with an integrated wheel console, hinged helm seat and a walk-through transom with swim platform. The 376's roomy and bright interior boasts wraparound windshield; two staterooms,  L-shaped gourmet galley; and a marine head with vanity and stall shower. 

Engine and Equipment

• Yanmar 3JH2E 36 hp 
• Engine mounts/2021
• Cutlass bearing/2021
• Dripless shaft seal/2021

Deck Equipment

• Rocna & Lewmar Claw bow anchors both with chain and rope
• Stainless steel bow pulpit, rails and stanchions
• Overhead deck light
• 9 Lewmar hatches
• 6 Lewmar opening ports
• 3 lazarettes
• Double propane locker
• Cockpit table
• Cockpit shower with hot and cold pressure
• Transom door
• Sugar Scoop swim platform
• Swim ladder
• Mainsail cover
• Wheel cover and helm
• Bimini 
• Dinghy Davits 

Galley

• Adler Barbour cold plate refrigeration
• Princes 3 burner propane stove and oven
• Double stainless steel sink
• Hot and cold pressure water/water heater/2025
• Corian countertops 

Electronics

• Autohelm Instruments ST 50 Plus/wind/depth/speed
• Autohelm autopilot w/remote 
• Raymarine HD Digital Radar
• Raymarine Chart plotter E95 
• VHS Standard Horizon GX w/AIS and hailing speaker
• Richie 4" compass
• Audio Pyle Bluetooth/salon and cockpit
• TV/DVD player Audiovox

Electrical

• 4 house batteries 6 volt /2025 230Ah ea. 
• One group 27 starting battery/2025
• Inverter Renolgy 700w/2023
• Battery charger Sterling Pro Charge Ultra
• 2 Solar Tech panels/285 w/controller/2023
• 1 Start battery solar panel 20w/2025

Staterooms

• Master stateroom aft
• Queen size bed
• Two hanging lockers
• Drawers
• Direct head access
• Reading lights
• Forward stateroom
• V-Berth
• Vanity with SS sink and hot/cold pressure water
• Hanging locker
• Reading lights

Head

• Electric toilet
• Enclosed stall shower
• Hot and cold pressure water

Salon

• U-Shaped dinette
• Settee oposite dinette to port
• Nav station to port
• Air conditioning

Sails and Rigging

• Cruise equipped
• Garhauer solid boom vang
• Stainless steel wire standing rigging
• Deck stepped aluminum mast with compression post
• Aluminum boom
• Mainsail new 2023 /Dutchman System
• Genoa new 2023 /furling
• Mainsail cover
• 3 Lewmar #40 self tailing primary winches
• 1 Lewmar Electric winch OP2
• Harken main sheet traveler
• 8 Garhauer halyard stoppers
• New bottom paint 2023/Petit Vivid

Cabin Layout

The cabin layout of the Hunter 376 is designed to provide maximum comfort and space for extended cruising. Key features include:

Aft Cabin: The spacious aft cabin features an athwartship queen-size berth, hanging lockers, and additional storage, providing a comfortable and private sleeping area for two.

Forward Cabin: A large V-berth with storage compartments underneath, offering a comfortable sleeping area for two, and a dedicated vanity sink.

Salon: The central living area features a U-shaped dinette that can convert into an additional berth. Opposite the dinette is a long settee providing more seating and storage.

Galley: Located aft of the saloon, the L-shaped galley is equipped with a three-burner stove with oven, double sink, top loading refrigerator/freezer, and considerable counter space and storage cabinets for cooking essentials.

Nav Station: Adjacent to the galley, the navigation station includes a chart table, instrument panel, and a comfortable seat for plotting courses and managing onboard systems.

Head: The head includes a marine toilet, sink, vanity, and a separate shower stall, offering convenience and privacy.

This layout ensures a functional and comfortable living space, ideal for both short trips and extended cruising adventures.

Call for an appointment to view this Hunter 376. All offers presented. Maintenance records are available.