Hunter 356
LOA
10.82m (35.5ft)
Beam
3.53m (11.6ft)
Displacement
5,443kg (12,000lbs)
Year
2000–2005
Manufacturer
Hunter
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 10.82 m | 35.5 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.30 m | 30.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.53 m | 11.6 ft |
| Draft | 1.80 m | 5.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 14.50 m | 47.6 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,443 kg | 12,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,177 kg | 4,799 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 53.0 m² | 571 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 20.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 151 L | 39.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.40
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.80 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
16.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Hunter 356
The Hunter 356 is a comfortable mid-range cruiser with the stiffness and sail carrying power for offshore passages. Her B&R rig and roller furling make her easy to handle shorthanded.