Hunter 41 Aft Cockpit

Overview

Solimar is a 2005 Hunter 41 Aft Cockpit that has been exceptionally outfitted for blue-water cruising. She has had only two knowledgeable owners, both of whom have sailed her extensively between California and Mexico.

The original owner equipped her for performance cruising and club racing, adding a Norlam fully-battened mainsail, free-flying staysail, stainless-steel bowsprit, and Selden mast. For extended voyaging, a heavy-duty stainless-steel arch was installed to support dinghy davits, a Katadyn watermaker, and twin 135 W solar panels.

The current owner has continued her evolution into a self-sufficient cruiser, adding an additional 400 W of solar, Starlink connectivity, and numerous system upgrades between 2023 and 2025.  Solimar is a proven and ready-to-go cruising yacht—fully equipped, meticulously maintained, and turnkey for her next adventure.

Galley

A well-designed L-shaped galley optimized for offshore cooking and storage is located port of the companionway.

• Three-burner gimbaled propane stove with oven

• Outboard cupboard for pots and pans

• Norcold front-opening refrigerator

• Norcold front-opening freezer (control unit replaced 2024)

• Twin stainless-steel sinks with enclosed drying rack, drain, and fan outboard

• Full-height four-door pantry

• Origo microwave oven

• Three × 5 lb propane tanks in dedicated stern locker with solenoid shutoff (replaced 2024) and remote galley switch

Saloon

Bright, open, and inviting with abundant storage and natural light:

• U-shaped dinette to port (Sunbrella upholstery) converts to queen-size berth

• Settee berth to starboard with full-length pull-out drawer forward of nav station

• Dinette and settee cushions replaced 2024

• Storage outboard and beneath seating

• Bose 321 home-entertainment system (stereo/DVD/radio) with stereo speakers and Sharp monitor powered by a dedicated 12 V inverter

Aft Cabin

Accessed via companionway door to starboard:

• Queen-size athwartships berth with storage at head and foot

• Hatch to cockpit and two opening ports for excellent ventilation

Aft Guest Head / Day Head

• Dual access from saloon for day use or aft guest cabin

• Separate shower stall with sump draining overboard

• Raritan Elegance electric head (fresh or seawater, installed 2023)

• Vanity with sink

• Two opening ports and overhead hatch

Forward Cabin

• Double Pullman berth to port with custom mattress and fitted sheets

• Two drawers beneath berth

• Vanity with sink and hanging locker with shelves to starboard

Forward Guest Head

• Freshwater Jabsco electric head

• Shower to port, clothes rail to starboard

• Three-shelf locker forward (removable for anchor-locker access)

Electrical Systems

• 30 A shore-power outlet (replaced 2025)

• GFCI 120 V outlets with USB ports in saloon & aft cabin (replaced 2025)

• Xantrex Freedom HF 1800 inverter (replaced 2025)

• Apollo diesel 120 V generator

• House bank: Four × 300 Ah 6 V Lifeline AGM (600 Ah @ 12 V, installed 2023)

• Starter battery: 12 V AGM (installed 2025)

• Solar array: Two × 135 W with Blue Sky 2512i MPPT + Four × 100 W Renogy with Rover 40 A MPPT (added 2023)

• Panels mounted above bimini and davits to minimize shading

• Force 10 11 gal water heater (120 V + engine heat exchanger)

• Katadyn PowerSurvivor 40-E watermaker with manual pump option (1.5 gal/hr) feeding dedicated 10 gal tank to starboard system

Electronics & Navigation

• Raymarine ST 290 wind/speed/depth instruments

• Raymarine 6001 autopilot (helm)

• Garmin Echomap UHD 94sv chartplotter/fishfinder (new 2023, under dodger)

• Standard Horizon GPS 170C chartplotter (nav station)

• Furuno NavNet radar w/ GPS & fax receiver (non-operational)

• ICOM IC-M700PRO SSB radio (currently uninstalled) with AT-130 tuner & 17.5 ft Galaxy antenna

• Standard Horizon Matrix 2400GPS VHF w/ AIS receiver (new 2023) + RAM4 remote mic at helm

• GlobalFix EPIRB (requires registration & battery)

• Rudder sensor replaced 2025

Plumbing Systems

• Two × 50 gal fresh-water tanks

• 15 gal holding tank with deck discharge & Jabsco macerator

• Jabsco fresh-water pump (replaced 2024)

• Hot/cold pressurized water to both heads & cockpit shower

• Jabsco sump pump drains both showers overboard

Bilge

• Rule-Mate 1500 (replaced 2024)

• Rule-Mate 4000 emergency pump

• Manual cockpit pump

• Dry bilge storage

On Deck

• Lewmar 42” folding wheel

• Large port-side cockpit locker & full-width lazarette accessed from stern platform

• Fold-down dive ladder and folding helmsman’s seat for walk-through transom

• Rail-mounted cockpit seats, Magma BBQ, and LifeSling on stern rail

• Dinghy davits supporting 2025 Highfield 320 aluminum RIB with 8 HP Tohatsu outboard

• Two Lewmar 44 two-speed sheet winches

• All running rigging led aft to clutches at companionway and two Lewmar 40 winches (one powered)

• Bimini & dodger with connector, shading entire cockpit

• Cockpit cushions and 6 person life raft (needs recertification) included

Sail Inventory

• Norlam fully-battened mainsail with three reefs on Tides Marine track

• Mack Sail Pack & lazy jacks

• 120% North genoa (2023)

• Light-wind staysail

• Asymmetric spinnaker in sock

• Mast-mounted spinnaker pole

Ground Tackle

• Primary: 25 kg stainless Delta anchor w/ 200’ of 5/16” chain + 200’ rope rode

• Stern: 15 kg claw w/ 40’ chain + 200’ rope rode

• Spare: 20 kg claw w/ 80’ chain + 150’ rope rode

• Maxwell RC8 windlass (2025)

• Flopper-stopper

Engine & Generator

The Yanmar 4JH3E inboard diesel engine delivers 55 horsepower through a straight-shaft / direct-drive configuration, providing reliable and efficient propulsion. A traditional stuffing box is employed here, however a PSS dripless shaft seal which ensures a dry and maintenance-free bilge has been purchased and is ready for install. While a three-blade MaxProp offers outstanding thrust and control—making harbor maneuvering effortless. Recent engine service was completed in September 2025.

The Northern Lights inboard diesel generator makes extended cruising or off the grid living comfortable. 

Additional Equipment

Comprehensive assortment of spares, including an alternator and PSS dripless shaft seal, ensuring readiness for long-range cruising.

Available for Additional Consideration

• 2023 10' Highfield 310 RIB and 8hp Tohatsu outboard

• Santa Barbara, CA mooring ground tackle 

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.