Persephone is a Hunter Legend 36 designed by Glen Henderson and built by Hunter Marine. She is a popular yacht known for her comfortable and spacious design. She is unashamedly a family cruiser that has all the creature comforts both above and below decks.
The voluminous cockpit makes her ideal for summer socialising. Then, for the cooler late summer evenings the beamy, bright, and airy main saloon with Webasto Diesel Heating makes a cosy place for evening drinks.
As you would expect, as a family cruiser, she is rigged for shorthanded sailing with two-speed Lewmar 40ST genoa winches by the helm. She is primarily driven by her powerful main, making her perform well on reaches and in light airs. The mainsheet traveller and control is on the Arch and therefore within easy reach from the helm Plus, all other control lines, kicker, topping lift, etc. are led aft to the cockpit.
On deck her layout is straightforward and easy to work and despite the size of her main, handling doesn’t require a tame gorilla every time you want to tack.
When tested in 2014 Yachting Monthly reported
‘In all, she is a competent sailing yacht, easily handled and fun to sail.’
Details / Inventory
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Garmin Chart Plotters
VHF DSC Radios
Navtex
Speed / Log/ Depth
Autopilot
GPS
Nav Lights
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Liferaft
Life Buoys
Horseshoe
Gas Detector
DECK GEAR
Seldon Mast overhauled 2021
Slab reefing Mainsail in 'as new' condition
Furling Headsail - new in 2021 - not used
Electric Windlass
Sail Cover
Sprayhood
Cockpit Enclosure
Swim Platform and Ladder
Transom Shower
Vulcan Anchor with 30m Chain
Volvo 20-30 - 29hp
Featherstream Folding Propeller (new 2022)
Layout
Down the companionway the Galley is to starboard with Neptune gas cooker with 2 burners, oven and grill
Double Sink with pressurised hot & cold water
Fridge
Ample storage cupboards
Forward of this is the saloon with blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition
Wrap around seating at dining table with sofa seating opposite
Opposite the Galley is the Chart Table with Garmin Chart Plotter, Navtex, Radio and Control Panels for both 12v and 24v systems
The comfortable forecabin has a double berth and storage lockers
At the port base of the companionway is the heads with electric loo (to be fitted) basin and shower
One generous double aft cabin
Brokers Comments
This is an excellent 2-owner cruiser that has been well maintained and is well equipped. A recent complete engine overhaul/rebuild including sail drive and new Featherstream folding propeller. However, the owner reports that this vessel is in need of some attention to the mast support and as a result is willing to entertain any sensible offer.