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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