Hunt 44

The design of the Hunt 44 is a response to those who saw the Hunt 52 and liked the looks, features and performance, but wanted something smaller. With the 52 the designers at Hunt Design sought to create a cruiser that answered the requests of many buyers who could not find just the right boat. First, they wanted a boat with the performance of a Hunt. Most were already Hunt owners and would not settle for less. They said that they wanted a boat that would be very comfortable for two, and small enough for two to handle. So we made the features spacious and practical and resisted the temptation to squeeze in extra staterooms and heads. The same approach has been applied to the 44.

With the 52 we created a new type of boat or perhaps more accurately, revived an old type; the flush deck cruiser. The main deck runs half the length of the boat at one level. This feature gives a relatively small boat the uninterrupted space normally found on larger motoryachts and avoids ups and downs, and broken up spaces. With the wide sliding doors in the aft bulkhead, the saloon and aft deck can be combined into one large space while cruising or entertaining. The 44 is laid out in the same way.

Construction
Hull lamination - vinylester-infused PVC foam-cored laminate above and below water line.
Hull structure - lightweight composite FRP stringers and webs.
Engine-bed structure - stringer design with high-density foam.
Deck lamination - vacuum-bagged PVC foam core for vertical and horizontal areas.
Deck and housetop structure - composite FRP beams and frames.
Deck-hardware installation - high-density core in way of hardware.
Deck-hull joint - fully bonded and mechanically fastened.
Bulkheads, structural - vacuum-bagged cored composite.
Bulkheads - fully laminated bulkheads
Cabin soles, structural - vacuum-bagged cored composite, with sound-proof features.
Gelcoat - white for deck.
Bottom paint and antifouling.
Warranty - standard Hunt Yachts warranty
Hull identification mark & logo


Mechanical & Plumbing
Air conditioning: Cruisair® self-contained system; (3) zones.
Bilge pump, manual: Whale® diaphragm.
Bilge pumps, automatic: (3) Rule® submersible in (3) zones; 24V DC. Pumps fitted with high-water switches and alarms.
Bow thruster: Lewmar® 185TT6.0 8.0 HP; 24V DC.
Controls: Single station; electronic, with synchronizer and trolling valve control.
Discharge pump: For black water tank, 24V DC.
Engine mounts: Rubber Design® heavy-duty isolation mounts.
Engine room access: Via ladder and hatch in saloon sole.
Engine room air intakes, external: Manship®
aluminum louvers painted to match hull topsides.
Engine room air intakes, internal: Delta-T® Mist Eliminators in yard-built plenums with overboard drains.
Engine room finish: White; flow coated gelcoat and brushed Awl-Grip®.
Engine room sole: FRP composite panels with non-skid surface.
Engine room spigot: Fresh water.
Engines: (2) Caterpillar C7 ACERT® rated 455 BHP at 2,800 RPM.
Exhaust system, generator: Gas / water separator.
Exhaust system: Custom stainless steel risers, isolation-mounted FRP mufflers, FRP tubing, high-temperature silicon rubber exhaust hose.
Discharge at transom corners.
Filter: Fresh water.
Fire extinguishers: (2) Sea Fire® C-20; at galley, helm. (3) Sea Fire® C-50; in engine room, tender garage, lazarette.
Fire protection system, engine room: Seafire® FM-227 automatic system with manual override, automatic engine shutdown.
Fuel filters: Racor® dual water separators for engines; single separator for genset.
Fuel hose: Fill, supply, return, vent; approved Type A1 and A2.
Fuel management panel.
Fuel tanks: (2) of 5086 aluminum alloy, 450 USG total capacity.
Fuel transfer pump: 24V DC.
Instrumentation, helm: Single station; start/stop with electronic digital / analog displays.
Marine gears: (2) Twin Disc QuickShift® MG-5061 A with trolling valves and trailing pumps.
Propeller shaft couplings: Flexible; Rubber Design® RD-series.
Propeller shaft logs: Filament-wound FRP tube with Cutless rubber bearings.
Propeller shaft seals: Drip-less lip seals with spare seal kits.
Propeller shafts: Aquamet 22 HS stainless steel, 2” D.
Propeller struts: Cast bronze with Cutless rubber bearings.
Propeller tunnels: Moulded with hull.
Propellers: NiBrAl 4-blade class S; dynamically balanced.
Pump, fresh water: Variable pressure; 24V DC.
Regulator, fresh water: For dockside water connection.
Rudders: Cast stainless steel with stainless stock; bearings and lip seal; bronze tiller arms.
Sea strainers, external: For engines, genset, air conditioning pumps.
Sea strainers, internal: For engines, genset, other intakes.
Seacocks, engines: Groco Safety Seacocks® for engine raw water intakes.
Seacocks, general: On thru-hulls below and above waterline; double-clamped hoses.
Soft patch: For engine removal; in saloon sole.
Sound insulation, engine room: Composite panels with dampening, barrier and absorption layers.
Spare parts kit: For engines, genset, other machinery.
Steering system: Power-assisted hydraulic with autopilot connection points.
Tank gauges: For fuel, water and waste tanks; 24V DC.
Tank, black water: FRP composite; 40 USG capacity.
Tanks, fresh water: (2) FRP composite with FDA-approved resin. 120 USG total capacity.
Toilets: SeaLand® 24V DC; fresh water flush.
Trim tabs: Stainless steel with twin actuators; single station control with tab position indicators.
Vents, fuel tanks: For each tank; anti-spill vent filters.
Vents, tanks: For fresh water and black water tanks.
Washdown, fresh water: Spigot at swim platform.
Washdown, salt water: Spigot at foredeck.
Water heater: Isotemp® Basic 40 11 USG: 115V AC.
Water system, fresh: Engineered plastic piping and fittings.


Electrical
AC system: 115V AC, 230V AC.
Alternator, generator: (1) 12V DC, 60 amps.
Alternators, engines: (2) 24V DC, 120 amp.
Batteries: AGM; (2) banks (1) ea. GPL-4D for engine start, (1) bank (2) ea. GPL-4D for house, (1) bank (1) ea. GPL-3100 for genset, (1) bank (2) ea. GPL-4D for bow thruster, windlass.
Battery boxes: FRP with hold down straps and covers.
Battery chargers: 230V AC / 12V DC, 30A; 230V AC / 24V DC, 100A.
Battery condition indicator.
Battery isolation.
Battery switches: With emergency paralleling capability.
Bonding system: For all metal parts; zinc anodes.
Carbon monoxide detectors: In each stateroom, galley and saloon; 24V DC.
DC system: 12V DC, 24V DC.
Engine room fans: Delta T®, 24V DC.
Engine room lights, 115V AC. LED
Engine room lights, other: 24V DC. LED
Generator: 11.5 kW Cummins Onan® model 11.5MDKBM; 115/230V AC, 60 Hz with sound enclosure.
Inverter: Newmar 24V DC to 115V AC, 3,000 watts.
Lighting, Imtra® LED and incandescent: Down lights, accent lights, indirect lights, reading lights; 24V DC.
Outlets & switches: Vimar® décor colored covers, mounting frames, modular switches and UL boxes.
Outlets, galley, aft deck, engine room and head: 115V AC with GFCI circuit protection.
Panels: AC systems; DC systems; battery management; gensets. Panel locations T.B.D.
Shore power cable: Glendinning Cablemaster®; 50 ft. white Hubbell® cable, 50 amp.
Shore power isolation transformer: 230V AC.
Spare parts kit.
Wire fittings: Marine grade terminals, connectors, fuses, fittings and conduit.
Wire: Marine-grade, tinned copper.

Exterior Outfit, General
Access: Via hatches from aft deck.
Exhaust blower: 24V DC.
Lazarette finish: White; flow coated gelcoat and brushed Awl-Grip®.
Lazarette vents: Louvered, in aft deck settee.
Stowage: For fenders, deck gear, etc.
Foredeck
Anchor locker: Self-draining, with access hatches.
Anchor roller: Custom stainless steel fabrication with single roller.
Anchor: Delta® 35 lb., housed in roller.
Rode: Combination rope/chain.
Windlass accessories: Chain stopper, snubber, deck chafe plate.
Windlass: Muir Atlantic® VRC 2200 vertical rope/chain; 24V DC.
Aft Deck
Cushions: Marine grade non-absorbing soft foam with vinyl coverings.
Deck boxes: Port and starboard at aft saloon bulkhead; front-access stowage beneath.
Deck chairs: (2) teak, folding.
Deck flood light: At aft end of roof overhang.
Decking: Laid teak, epoxy-bonded.
Entertainment: Bose® exterior speakers with amplifier; connected to primary (saloon) system.
Hatch, tender garage access: (1) on centerline.
Hatches, lazarette access: (2) port and starboard.
Lighting: LED, 24V DC.
Outlets: 115V AC with GFCI circuit protection.
Settee: Moulded FRP.
Swim platform access: Via stairs port & starboard.
Table: Varnished teak top with stainless steel hi-lo assisted pedestal.
Fender lockers.
Swim Platform
Cleats: Retractable type; stainless steel
Decking: Laid teak, epoxy-bonded.
Platform: Partially integral FRP moulding.
Swim ladder: Undermounted; stainless steel tube.
Transom shower: Hot and cold with retractable hose.
Washdown, fresh water: Adjacent to shower.
Tender Garage
Door: On transom centerline; electro-hydraulic operation with hand-held remote control, 24V DC.
Garage: Moulded FRP compartment; watertight to vessel interior.
Launch/retrieve: Windlass with hand-held remote control, 24V DC.
Tender: See OWNER OPTIONS.
Exhaust blower: 24V DC.



Interior Outfit
Interior Features
Blinds: On deckhouse side and aft windows, stateroom portlights.
Cushions, mattresses: Premium quality laminated foam with fabric coverings.
Décor package: Pillow shams, pillows, duvets for staterooms; settee fabrics, throw pillows for deckhouse.
Doors, cabin: Cherry, veneered panels with solid frame, chrome door hardware, door stops.
Doors, locker: Cherry, veneered panels with solid frame, concealed hinges, positive locks.
Drawers: Veneered panel with solid frame, slides, positive lock knobs.
Grab rails: Wood and stainless steel.
Hanging lockers: Cedar lined; micro switches for LED closet lights.
Hardware, general: Stainless steel and chrome.
Headlinings: Foam backed fabric panels, removable.
Insect screens / blinds: Oceanair® retractable for deck hatches in staterooms.
Insect screens: Removable for opening port lights.
Joiner partitions and panels: Marine plywood.
Lighting, Imtra® LED and incandescent: Down lights, accent lights, indirect lights, reading lights; 24V DC.
Outlets and switches: Vimar®, décor colored covers, mounting frames, modular switches and UL boxes for outlets.
Paint, interior: All hidden surfaces beneath and behind lockers, berths, settees, and other furniture.
Soles, deckhouse: Laid teak and holly, satin finish.
Soles, heads: Custom tile.
Soles, staterooms: Teak and Holly
Stairs: Cherry, with clear non-skid varnish on treads.
Varnish, interior: Marine varnish. Satin for panels, soles; gloss for trim.
Wall coverings: Cherry veneer
Wood, interior: Cherry veneers and quarter-sawn solid stock.
Chair, loose: Upholstered, with non-skid feet.
Chart desk: Opposite to helm.
Companion, forward: Provides access to forward accommodation.
Entertainment: Stereo system, Bose® Lifestyle 28; speakers in saloon, on aft deck.
Helm console: Teak. Full function with controls, instruments, alarms, rudder angle indicator, compass, thruster and windlass, etc. Provision for navigation electronics.
Seat, companion: Custom hi-lo banquette with footrest and reversible seatback; stowage beneath.
Seat, helm: Custom sliding banquette with footrest; icemaker and stowage beneath.
Settee: Built-in, with stowage beneath.
Table: Varnished teak top with stainless steel hi-lo assisted pedestal.
TV: 26” LCD HDTV with remote-controlled electric lift, 115V DC.
Windshield defroster: For all front windows; 115V AC.
Galley
Cook top: Meile® KM-400 double-burner, 230V AC.
Countertop: Granite.
Drawers: For cutlery and stowage.
Exhaust fan: Above cook top, 115V AC.
Lockers: Beneath countertop, outboard of countertop.
Microwave: Satainless steel, 115V AC.
Refrigerator/freezer: Vitrifrigio® DW180D TXAC drawers mounted beneath galley counter, 115V AC.
Sink fixtures: Kohler® single-lever with pull out head and hose; soap dispenser.
Sink: Polished stainless steel single bowl; undermounted.
Trash container: Slide out plastic bin.
Stateroom, Forward
Berth: Tapered queen-size with drawers and top-access stowage beneath.
Bureaus: (2) with drawers and lockers; port and starboard at hull sides.
Hanging lockers: (2) cedar lined; micro switches for LED closet lights.
Hatches: (1) in stateroom.
Mirror: Full length on stateroom door.
Portlights: (2) opening in stateroom.
Stereo: AM/FM radio, CD/DVD player, IPOD jack.
TV: 19” LCD HDTV on aft bulkhead.
Stateroom, Starboard
Door, stateroom: Sliding doors open to stateroom galley.
Hanging locker: Cedar lined; micro switch for LED closet light.
Lockers: Above settee.
Portlights: (1) opening in stateroom.
Settee/berth: Settee converts to upper and lower berths.
TV: 19” LCD HDTV.
Head, Port
Exhaust blower: 24V DC.
Head accessories: Towel racks, rings, hooks, soap trays, toothbrush holder, vanity mirror, toilet paper holder.
Head stowage: Linen locker with shelves outboard of shower; drawers and locker beneath vanity; lockers above vanity.
Head configuration: Split style with separate shower and shower access.
Mirrors: (1) full length on head door, (1) at vanity.
Portlights: (1) ea. opening in head, shower.
Shower fixtures: Single-lever anti-scald type with rail-mounted hand-held shower head.
Shower stall: Moulded FRP enclosure with seat.
Shower sump: 24V DC.
Sink fixtures: Kohler® single-lever with pop-up drain and soap dispenser.
Sink: Vitreous china, undermounted.
Toilet: SeaLand®; fresh water flush.
Vanity top: Granite.
Exhaust blower: 24V DC.
Head accessories: Towel racks, rings, hooks, soap trays, toothbrush holder, vanity mirror, toilet paper holder.
Head stowage: Lockers outboard of toilet; beneath vanity.
Head configuration: Wet.
Mirrors: (1) at vanity.
Portlights: (1) opening in head.
Shower fixtures: Single-lever anti-scald type with rail-mounted hand-held shower head.
Shower pan: Moulded FRP.
Shower sump: 24V DC.
Sink fixtures: Kohler® single-lever with pop-up drain
Sink: Vitreous china, undermounted.
Soundproofing: Overhead, sole, bulkheads.
Toilet: SeaLand®; fresh water flush.
Vanity top: Granite.
Lazarette
Access: Via hatches from aft deck.
Exhaust blower: 24V DC.
Lazarette finish: White; flow coated gelcoat and brushed Awl-Grip®.
Lazarette vents: Louvered, in aft deck settee.
Stowage: For fenders, deck gear, etc.

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