Description

Curlew is a beautifully presented 2002 Hunter Legend 326 twin-keel cruising yacht, offering comfortable accommodation for six, excellent sailing performance, and an impressive list of recent upgrades. Designed for easy short-handed sailing, the Hunter's renowned B&R fractional rig, stainless steel cockpit arch with mainsheet traveller, and spacious cockpit make her an ideal family cruiser for coastal passages and extended cruising alike.

The twin-keel configuration provides excellent versatility for exploring shallow waters and drying moorings, while the bright and spacious interior offers comfortable accommodation with over 6ft headroom, two private cabins, and a generous saloon.

Recent Major Upgrades
Full Yanmar engine rebuild (2023)
New standing rigging (2025)
New running rigging (2025)
New Michigan propeller (2025)
New Genoa (2024)
Solar panels fitted (2024)
Major electrical rewire (2023)
New windlass and Rockna anchor (2025)
Two new batteries (2025)
Eberspacher heating serviced with new pipework (2025)
Fridge compressor replaced (2024)
Antifouled and cleaned (2025)

Twin keel Yanmar engine 2GMF20 18HP, Slab Reefing Main, 6 Berths in two cabins plus Saloon. Equipped with Chart plotter and Autopilot as well as Stack Pack system. Curlew has the standard Stainless Steel Arch with Traveller over the cockpit providing safe and easy sailing. In addition to a sprayhood Curlew comes with a fully enclosable cockpit cover.
Mechanical.
Yanmar 2GMF20 18HP, Full engine rebuild 2023, serviced 2025. Sail Drive, Sail Drive seal replaced 2016. Swan neck and exhaust. New Michigan prop 2025. Fuel capacity 106L.
Electrical.
3x 12v Batteries, 2 new batteries 2025. Major rewire 2023. Alternator Charging system. Shore Power. Solar Panels 2024
Rig.
B&R Fractional back stayless rig. New standing rigging 2025. Deck Stepped. Slab reefing main - Stack Pack. Furling headsail Furlex.
Sails. New Genoa 2024. 1x Kemp Mainsail.
Equipment. Navigation. Chartplotter - B&Q Integrated Navionics (2018). Autopilot SD 4000. VHF DSC Fixed Radio - Simrad RD68 with AIS. Wind - Autohelm ST 40. Log & Depth - Autohelm ST40 Bi Data. Compass - New 2025. Navigation lights.
Deck. Wheel Steering with cover. GRP Deck with Teak effect in the cockpit. Anchor Locker with Rockna Anchor new 2025. Windlass - New 2025. Step through Transom with Boarding Ladder. Rear shower (hot). Teak rear seats. Sugar scoop transom. 2x Lewmar 30 ST Coach Roof Winches. 6 x Spinlock Rope Clutches. Cockpit table and speakers. Rope Stowage Lockers and gas bottle lockers. Stainless steel arch over cockpit housing Mainsheet Traveller. Warps and Fenders. Running rigging replaced 2025. Canvas sprayhood windows repaired and zips replaced. Fully enclosable cockpit cover. Mainsail Stackpack.
Safety.
1x Electric Bilge pump. 1x Manual Bilge Pump. Dan Buoy, Jackstays, Fireblacket, Flare pack.
Accommodation.
6 Berths in two cabins plus saloon. 1x Heads and Shower with Holding Tank (Y valve to holding tank replaced 2020) New shower head and tap 2023. x2 Waste Seacocks replaced 2025 TrueDesign. Hot and Cold Pressurised Water. Headroom 6ft+. Blue Cloth covered upholstery. Rear facing Chart Table with piano hinge. Saloon Table. Galley with Oven & two ring burner. Stainless steel sink. Top loading refrigerator - fridge compressor replaced 2024. Eberspacher heating in all cabins, Eberspacher serviced and pipework replaced 2025. TV with integrated CD player. Stereo Radio new 2025 in saloon with cockpit speakers.
Construction.
Last cleaned and antifould 2025. Internally Mounted Spade Rudder. Last out of the water 2025.

Specifications

Accommodation

Curlew comfortably sleeps six in two double cabins plus the saloon. The well-appointed interior features blue cloth upholstery, a spacious saloon with dining table, rear-facing chart table, and a practical galley equipped with a two-burner cooker, oven, stainless steel sink, and top-loading refrigerator.

The separate heads compartment includes a marine toilet, shower, holding tank, hot and cold pressurised water system, and recently upgraded plumbing.

Construction

GRP construction with twin keels and internally mounted spade rudder. Last hauled out, cleaned and antifouled in 2025.

Curlew presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-maintained and extensively upgraded Hunter Legend 326, ready for immediate cruising with nothing significant left to do.

Equipment

The spacious cockpit benefits from wheel steering, teak-effect cockpit sole, cockpit table, speakers, and generous storage lockers. The stainless steel arch supports the mainsheet traveller, keeping the cockpit safe and uncluttered. Additional features include:

New Rockna anchor (2025)
New electric windlass (2025)
Sugar-scoop transom with boarding ladder
Hot cockpit shower
Teak stern seats
Full cockpit enclosure
Sprayhood with refurbished windows and zips
Warps and fenders included

Navigation Equipment

Well-equipped for coastal cruising with:

B&G Chartplotter with integrated Navionics
Autohelm SD4000 Autopilot
Simrad RD68 DSC VHF with AIS
Autohelm ST40 Wind Instrument
Autohelm ST40 Bi-Data (Log & Depth)
Compass (new 2025)
Navigation lights
Shore power and solar charging system

Engine(s)

Yanmar 2GMF20 18HP, Full engine rebuild 2023, serviced 2025. Sail Drive, Sail Drive seal replaced 2016. Swan neck and exhaust. New Michigan prop 2025. Fuel capacity 106L

Sails & Spars

The Hunter's proven B&R fractional rig provides excellent performance and simple sail handling. Features include slab reefing mainsail with Stack Pack system, Furlex roller furling headsail, and a new Genoa fitted in 2024. Standing and running rigging were replaced in 2025.

Safety Equipment

Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Dan buoy
Jackstays
Fire blanket
Flare pack

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