2008 Hunt Yachts 29' (8.84 m) Surfhunter 29 Hardtop Express
Marion, Massachusetts, United States
ABLE II
Recently sea trialed with all systems “a go”. Fully serviced, fresh bottom paint and topsides wax, and priced to sell, ABLE II represents great value for a well-equipped and well-maintained classic Surfhunter 29.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Express Cruiser
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Composite Hull
- HIN/IMO: VBGHB
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Light summertime use only |
| Low engine hours |
| Superior handling capabilities |
| Stored since new at the highly-reputable Burr Bros.Boats |
| Notable Upgrades: |
Description
ABLE II is a 2006 Hunt Surfhunter 29 Hardtop Express with the sought-after Volvo 350 hp D6 common rail diesel engine with fly by wire throttle and shift paired with a Volvo “duo prop” Sterndrive with counter-rotating propellers for the best possible handling at speed as well as well as improved docking that allows the skipper to back the boat in either direction equally well. This propulsion option is also the most fuel-efficient way to move a boat through the water! The hardtop is also a very desirable feature and in great demand in today's market. Light Southern New England Summer usage with only 407 engine hours(!) she has always been stored since new indoors at Burr Brothers Boats in Marion, MA which remains one of the finest privately-owned and true full-service yacht yards in New England. As such, service records are available, and the history of the boat is known to us as we were involved in the build for the original owner. Now seriously offered for sale by only her second owner, ABLE II was just launched and fully sea trialed with all systems “a go” with the engine reaching full and proper rpm, holding temp and achieving 34 knots at wide open throttle. Bravo! Fully serviced, fresh bottom paint and topsides wax, and with a major price improvement, ABLE II represents great value for a well-equipped and well-maintained classic Surfhunter 29. The Hunt Deep Vee hull offers comfortable and secure handling characteristics that are known the world over to be best in class, especially in challenging waters like we experience routinely off the SouthCoast on Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sounds.
Hargrave Custom Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Wellington Yacht Partners. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: VBGHB
Official Number: 1207692
LOA: 29' 6'' (8.99 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2008
Documented Year: 2008
Beam: 10' 6''
Draft Max: 3' 0''
Draft Min: 1' 8''
Cabins: 1
Heads: 1
Maximum Speed: 34 Knots
Cruise Speed: 26 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Composite
Fuel Tank: 150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)
Fresh Water: 28 Gallons (105.99 Liters)
Holding Tank: 15 Gallons (56.78 Liters)
Displacement: 8000
Designer: C. Raymond Hunt
Builder: Hunt Yachts
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo
- Engine Model: Penta D6
- Engine Year: 2008
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Stern
- Power HP: 350.00
- Power KW: 261.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 406.00
- Hours Date: 08-25-2025
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
INTRODUCTION
The Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 29 is designed by C. Raymond Hunt and Associates for superior handling characteristics below the waterline and timeless beauty above. She easily gobbles up sporty seas from Buzzards Bay to Cape Hatteras, from San Francisco Bay to the San Juan Islands.
Her thoughtful interior arrangement affords ample room for a weekend here and there and her pilothouse is thoughtfully laid out as well. This example has the coveted (and optional) Volvo diesel for long life, fuel economy and reliability and the highly desirable express hardtop configuration with side glass panels with “station wagon” side vent windows that face forward to scoop in plenty of fresh air when underway.
HULL and DECK
Construction:
- Hand laid solid E-glass bottom laminate
- Molded non-skid pattern
- Foam-cored topsides
- Vinylester osmosis barrier
- Foam-cored E-glass stringers
- Painted bilge
- Stainless steel vents
- Extruded vinyl sheer guard
- Molded interior liner
- Teak swim platform with stainless supports stainless steel swim ladder
- Black hull
- White gelcoat deck
- Gold boot stripe
- Black bottom paint
Deck Features:
- (2022) Anchor Windlass and roller
- (2) S.S. bow chocks
- (2) S.S. 8” fixed cleats at bow
- (4) S.S. 8” pull-up cleats at stern and midship
- Custom Bette Fleming teak staff (varnished) with US flag & S.S. socket
- White powder-coated windshield with handrails
- USCG approved running & anchor lights
- Cockpit courtesy lights
- Lewmar cabin hatch with screen
- (4) Wichard fender pad eyes, (2) port & (2) starboard stainless steel water, fuel & waste fills
- (2) S.S. Rod holders
- (2) S.S. Stern eyes
- Two transom lockers molded into transom with drains
- Teak coaming boards
- Natural teak eyebrow on coach roof
- Full bow rail
PILOTHOUSE COCKPIT LAYOUT
The deck layout of the Surfhunter 29 is that of the classic New England cuddy cabin.Her cabin is forward and accessed from the varnished teak companionway (bi-fold teak and Lexan hatch, bi-fold teak louvered doors for cabin ventilation) between the helm and navigator pedestal seats. Next aft is the L-shaped cushioned settee incorporating the front of the engine box. This settee is elevated with fold down footrests and has an optional nifty removable padded bolster providing a backrest for the navigator when sitting facing forward and a comfortable armrest when facing inboard. A full-width, forward-facing cushioned convertible settee is at the transom (three pieces, with center section easily removable) opposite an aft facing seat on the engine box.
- Self-bailing cockpit, with guttered hatches
- XR helm chair with lifting bolster
- Reinforced hardtop with powder coated radar pod
- Eisenglass side, and back panels
- Fixed glass windshield and side windows, opening side vents
- Navigator dash “glove box” storage compartment
- Heavy marine grade tan vinyl upholstery
- Port and starboard under gunnel rod storage
- Custom varnished teak cockpit table w/ padded cover (removable)
- (4) LED cockpit courtesy lights
- Hot and cold pressure shower on transom
- Stamoid covers for transom settee and teak companionway
Helm Station
The Helm station is to starboard and offers excellent visibility either standing or sitting in the XR helm chair with flip-up bolster. All controls are within easy reach and logically laid out. The electrical breaker panel is outboard of the helm seat.
- Fiberglass helm console with varnished teak shelf, handholds, trim and fiddles
- 12V cigarette style outlet at helm
- Custom Mahogany steering wheel
- Teak instrument cluster
NAVIGATION / ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT
All electronics and navigation systems are flush mount installed in the helm console in a logical, easy to see and reach location.
- Raymarine 12" E120 color multifunction display
- Raymarine 2kW RADAR
- ICOM M504 DSC
- VHF radio
- Trim tab actuator control and indicator gauge
- SIMRAD Autopilot
- Ritchie magnetic compass w/ cover w Hunt logo
- Clarion stereo with AM/FM/CD and remote control at helm & auxiliary input in glove box. (2) cockpit speakers, (2) interior speakers
ACCOMMODATIONS BELOW
Through the forward-folding cuddy companionway door is the spacious cabin finished in white gelcoat with cherry trim. Accommodations for two include a generous V-berth with filler with self-piped cushions upholstered in off white Sunbrella fabric, full galley to port, and spacious ensuite head and shower to starboard.
- Opening overhead hatch with screen for plenty of ventilation and natural airflow
- Four opening portholes with screens
- Faux teak and holly sole
- Overhead dome light
- Tan interior fabric with blue piping
- Satin varnished cherry interior wood
- 12v overhead dome lights
- Ocean Frigast 12v bulkhead mounted reading lights
- Storage compartments under berth
- Padded coaming bolsters outboard of berth
- Wrap around shelf with varnished cherry fiddle
- Two stereo speakers
Head - starboard
The full stand-up head is aft to starboard and features a large Corian vanity, plenty of storage, and an opening port with screen. The Head is large for a boat this size, with room to change in and out of a bathing suit and take a shower. There is also a solar powered ventilator overhead for continuous passive ventilation. The telescoping fixture at the sink hangs on the bulkhead along with a removable shower curtain to convert the space into a shower.
- The molded nonskid shower pan is easy to clean and features an automatic sump pump (new 2025)
- Saltwater push-button head
- Mirror mounted on forward bulkhead
- Storage in lockers outboard and under sink
Galley - port
The galley is to port at the base of the companionway steps and provides functional and more than adequate amenities and storage for weekend cruising and entertaining.
- Single burner butane cooktop with tempered glass cover
- Deep single stainless steel galley sink
- Corian galley countertops w/ fiddles
- 110v GFCI outlet
- Norcold 12v / 110v refrigerator
- Hot and cold pressure water
- Microwave oven
- Two storage lockers on either side of microwave
- Storage shelf atop locker and microwave
- Storage locker under sink with space for trash can
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12-Volt DC electrical system:
- (2) 12-volt AGM Group 31 batteries w/ selector and parallel switches
- 12-volt distribution panel with breakers, volt, and amp meter
110-Volt AC shore power electrical system:
- 30-amp shore power service outlet w/50ft. power cord
- 10-amp automatic battery charger
- 12v utility outlet at helm
MECHANICAL/ENGINE DETAILS
- 2008 Volvo D-6 common rail 350-hp electronically controlled diesel engine
- Volvo Duo-prop stern drive
- (2) Counter-rotating, S.S. 3-bladed props
- Volvo single lever control
- Volvo EVC helm-mounted electronic control unit
- Hydraulic steering
- Custom thru-hull and strainer for raw water engine intake (not through stern drive)
- Steel jackshaft between engine and outdrive
- SidePower electric bow thruster
- Trim tabs w/ position indicator
- Fuel filter/water separator
- Tachometer with engine hours gauge
- Gauges: Fuel, oil pressure, water temperature, voltage, and outdrive trim
- (2) 75-gallon poly molded fuel tanks w/ SS deck fills
- 28-gallon poly molded water tank w/ SS deck fill
- 15-gallon Holding tank w/ overboard macerator pump & gauge
- Pressurized freshwater water system
- Hot water heater- both engine heated and electrically heated from shore power
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Stern mounted varnished teak staff with flush socket
- Running lights
- Fire extinguisher
- 1100 GPH automatic bilge pump (aft) 750 GPH automatic bilge pump (fwd)
- High water bilge alarm
- AFI 12v electric air horn
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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Our company was founded by Jack Hargrave in 1957 in Palm Beach, Florida. In addition to being a Hall of Fame yacht designer best known for his work with builders like Amels, Burger, and Hatteras yachts, Jack Hargrave was also a highly successful yacht broker, as was his father before him. If you are not familiar with our company, Hargrave Yachts is one of the oldest and most respected yacht brokerage firms in the State of Florida. In addition to being a full-service yacht brokerage organization we maintain an in-house service department that our customers rate as 5-Star. When most yacht manufacturers put in their own in-house design and engineering departments we made the decision to begin building yachts in the 65’-200’ size range under the Hargrave brand name in 1997. As we tell all our brokerage clients, "If we can't find the perfect boat for you we'll build it!"