Hunter Minstrel 23 (1991) for sale in Great Moulton, United Kingdom

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The Hunter Minstrel 23, known as "Rosie," is a 1991 model located in Great Moulton, United Kingdom, offering a blend of charm and practicality. Measuring 6.91 metres in overall length and 2.24 metres in beam, this vessel is designed for stability and coastal cruising. Rosie features recent upgrades such as new rigging, a 2019 Mariner 6hp outboard, and a headsail furler, making her perfect for solo or family sailing. The interior is reconditioned with LED lighting, new woodwork, and a reimagined galley with an Origo twin-burner stove. Offering ample storage and a fold-down table, the cabin is both spacious and comfortable. Equipped with a trailer and dolly, a 50W solar panel, and a comprehensive selection of navigation and safety gear, Rosie stands ready for short escapes or longer adventures. Her robust GRP construction includes a swing keel and minimal exterior wood for easy maintenance, further enhanced by features like a strong anchor system, sprayhood, and a custom gin pole for single-handed mast raising.

General information
Make/model
Hunter Minstrel 23
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Price comment
9500
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Name of boat
Rosie
Year
1991
Designer
David Thomas
Length overall
6.91 metres
Length waterline
5.82 metres
Beam
2.24 metres
Draft
0.36 metres
Displacement
1,043 kg
Hull
GRP Monohull
Keel
Swing Keel
Location
Great Moulton, United Kingdom

About this Hunter Minstrel 23

English

Meet Rosie, a 1991 Hunter Minstrel 23 with charm, practicality, and an abundance of thoughtful upgrades. Known for its stability and versatility, the Minstrel 23 is perfect for those looking for a reliable cruiser with coastal capabilities. Rosie comes fully equipped for your next adventure, meticulously maintained and with extensive recent updates that make her stand out from others in her class. She is ready for the water, ideal for solo sailors or families looking for ease and comfort without sacrificing performance.

Her exterior is in excellent condition, complemented by nearly new rigging and an efficient Mariner 6hp outboard, upgraded in 2019. The standing and running rigging, updated in 2024, includes a newly fitted headsail furler, while the custom gin pole allows for single-handed mast raising—a rare and convenient feature. Inside, Rosie boasts an impressively reconditioned cabin with newly installed woodwork, LED lighting throughout, and a reimagined galley equipped with an Origo twin-burner stove. The spacious and practical layout offers ample storage, a fold-down table, and cozy berths with blackout options for added privacy.

With a strong trailer and dolly, she’s easy to transport and launch. In addition, her 50W solar panel and dual-battery setup ensure you’re powered for any journey. Including a comprehensive inventory of gear, from navigation and safety equipment to a cozy cockpit setup with a sprayhood, Rosie promises comfort and convenience, making her an ideal vessel for short getaways or extended cruising adventures.

Specifications & Construction

Construction

White GRP hull | White GRP deck with integrated non-slip | White GRP superstructure | Swing keel | Lifting mechanism in very good condition

Deck

6Kg Kobra anchor with 9.5m chain and 40m warp | Sprayhood in very good condition | Minimal exterior wood, oiled for easy maintenance | 2 x Washboards: one varnished, one painted | Boom tent for additional cockpit shelter | 3 x Fenders | Ships bucket | Cleaning kit | Mooring lines | Boat hook in cockpit locker | Daylight hoisting shapes | Radar reflector included | Sturdy trailer and dolly with new tyres (2023) | 2 x Spare wheels

Tankage

12L fuel tank with gauge, nearly full with winter additive | Stored on shelf level with motor head in cockpit locker | Custom vapor-lock venting to cockpit | Two 5L drinking water containers with taps near stove

Rig and Sail

All spars, standing and running rigging nearly new | Folding boom crutch | Running rigging fitted in 2024 | Rigging diagram provided | New headsail furler (2024) | Sails in good condition, plus unused spare jib | High-quality sail cover | Main and foresail set well and handle easily | Custom gin pole for single-handed mast raising

Machinery & Systems

Machinery

Mariner Sailmate 6hp outboard (2019) with charging | Impeller and anode replaced this year | Approx. 5 hours of use

Electrics

All rewired with tinned wire (2024) | 50w solar panel | Bluetooth Victron MPPT solar controller | Two 70ah batteries | 0/1/2/both battery isolator switch | Interior LED lights | Two 12v cabin sockets | Two USB sockets on companionway bulkhead | Wiring diagram and spare LED roll

Navigation

Raymarine sounder and log | High and low-level LED navigation lights | Simrad tiller pilot | VHF aerial | Lowrance 7m Elite chart plotter (Unused, replaced by rugged tablet with Navionics)

Safety

Crewsaver life-jacket included | Horn for signaling | Emergency beacon provided | Fire extinguisher (new in 2024) | Fire blanket included | First aid kit on board | Bilge pump, tested and in working condition

Comfort & Accessories

Accommodation

Interior reconditioned with new woodwork and space-saving features (2024) | Quarter berth used for storage (sail covers, boom tent), fits 6ft oars | Cushions in good condition | Storage includes six large lockers, shelves, and under-shelf nets | Two lockers and large shelf in heads | Rotating saloon table extends fully or lowers for extra sleeping space | Under-shelf storage at cabin's forward end for bedding | Window blackouts for privacy and condensation control | All LED cabin lights with individual switches, controlled by master switch

Domestic

New large sink | Storage and drying rack above sink | Hinged lid over sink | Origo twin burner stove with fiddles | Platform under stove with two 70Ah batteries | Extra foot space under stove | Two 5-liter drinking water containers next to stove | Rotatable shelf above stove with overhead lighting

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Propulsion
Engine
Mariner Sailmate 6hp outboard (2019) with charging
Engine hours
5
Fuel
Petrol/Gasoline
Fuel capacity
12 litres
This Hunter Minstrel 23 has been viewed 26 times
Broker/Dealer Information

Indigo Yachting

Mr Jonty Stubbs
3 Martins Barn Birdham Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO20 7BX
United Kingdom
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