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Hunter Pilot 27 for sale in Kent - Now £18,000
The 1996 Hunter Pilot 27 is a highly regarded British-built cruiser, renowned for her excellent sailing performance, shallow draft versatility, and practical cruising layout. Designed by David Thomas and produced by Hunter Boats, she offers the perfect balance between easy handling and capable offshore manners, making her equally suited to coastal cruising, estuary sailing, and inland waterways.
With her distinctive twin-bilge keel configuration, the Pilot 27 can take the ground upright and access shallow anchorages with ease — a major advantage for UK cruising. Her responsive helm and well-balanced sail plan inspire confidence, whether sailing short-handed or with family aboard.
On deck, the cockpit is deep and secure, providing comfortable seating and good visibility, while wide side decks allow safe movement forward. Below, the Hunter Pilot 27 surprises with a bright, airy interior, offering generous accommodation for her size, including up to five berths, a proper enclosed heads compartment, and a well-appointed galley — making her ideal for weekend escapes or longer coastal adventures.
Solidly constructed and thoughtfully designed throughout, this model has earned a strong reputation for reliability and comfort, and remains a popular choice among sailors seeking a compact cruiser that genuinely punches above her weight.
A versatile and confidence-inspiring yacht, the Hunter Pilot 27 represents an excellent opportunity to own a proven cruising design with outstanding practicality and timeless appeal.

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Accommodation :
The 1996 Hunter Pilot 27 offers an impressively spacious and welcoming interior, cleverly designed to provide excellent comfort for extended cruising or relaxed weekends afloat.
Descending the companionway, you are greeted by a bright and inviting saloon finished in classic teak joinery, enhanced by generous natural light from deck hatches and opening portlights. The main saloon features two comfortable settees with a central folding table, creating a sociable dining area that easily converts into an additional double berth when required.
Forward is a superb V-berth cabin with infill, forming a large double sleeping area, complete with storage shelving and hanging space — a peaceful retreat for owners or guests.
The practical galley to starboard is well equipped with a two-burner gas hob, stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, coolbox and excellent stowage, making onboard catering a pleasure. Hot water is provided via a calorifer tank heated by the engine and a 240v immersion heater.

Opposite, the enclosed heads compartment provides a marine WC, and a washbasin, all thoughtfully arranged with good ventilation.
A generous aft quarter berth beneath the cockpit offers another comfortable double sleeping area, ideal for guests or children, while also providing valuable additional storage.
Overall, the Hunter Pilot 27 delivers exceptional accommodation for her size, comfortably sleeping up to five, with good headroom, abundant storage and a warm, airy ambience throughout. This is a yacht that genuinely punches above her weight, combining practical cruising features with a cosy, well-finished interior — perfect for couples or families seeking a capable, comfortable coastal cruiser.

Inventory :
Safety Equipment:
1 x Fire Extinguisher
1 x Fire Blanket
Gas Alarm
Smoke Alarm
Deck Light
1 x Cockpit harness points
2 x Cockpit harnesses
4 x Lifejackets
1 x Horseshoe Lifebuoy
1 x Manual bilge pump
First Aid kit
Radar reflector
Navigation Equipment
Steering compass
Depth – Raymarine
Log/Speed - new 2023
VHF Radio DSC
VHF Handheld
GPS
Chartplotter - Electronic charts that cannot be updated
Autopilot
Radio
Navigation lights – Deck level
Anchor light
Paper charts
Barometer
Deck Equipment:
Anchor – 25 LB Plough with chain and warp, new 2025
Sprayhood
Cockpit dodgers
Halyard bags
6 x Mooring warps.
6 x Fenders
2HP Mariner Outboard
Snap Davits
Full boat cover - new 2022 Wilkinson Sails
Keel/Hull
Cast iron bilge Keel
History & Construction
Built in 1996 and launched in 1997, this Hunter Pilot 27 has a white GRP hull and decks with non-slip surfaces. It has non-slip seats in the cockpit area. Tiller steering in the cockpit and internal wheel steering. Aluminium toe rails. Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit. Self-draining cockpit. Has been out of the water since December 2025, the hull will be polished, and anodes will be changed before launch. The current owner has had the yacht for the past eight years. The coppercoat was replaced in 2014. The owner, due to age, is looking to downsize to a smaller yacht.

Title Documents:
When preparing these details, we have seen the following documentation:
Bill of Sale in the owner’s name.
Previous Bills of Sale
The invoice showing VAT has been paid at the time of purchase.
Proof of location on 31st December 2020.
Invoices for work completed on the vessel.
British Small Ships Certificate
Marine Insurance:

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Mechanical :
Sails and Spars;

This Hunter Pilot 27 has a Bermudan sloop rig with a Z-Spar aluminium Masthead mast and boom. It has a tabernacle base with mast-lowering rigging. It has stainless steel standing rigging that was replaced in 2013 and terelyne running rigging that has been replaced as required. It has an Easyreef behind the mast furling mainsail and self-tacking Plastimo furling headsail system. All lines are led aft to the cockpit.

Winches:
1 x Mainsail winches
Sails:
1 x Mainsail - Maxiroach fully battened, Sanders, new 2018, excellent condition, lightly used
1 x Self-tacking jib, Sanders, new 2018, excellent condition, lightly used

Mechanical systems:

This Hunter Pilot 27 is equipped with a single Nanni Twin 14HP 2-cylinder diesel engine, connected via shaft drive to a 2-bladed fixed propeller. The engine is indirectly cooled via a calorifier tank. Whilst the total engine hours are unknown. It has an extensive previous service history. It will be serviced in March 2026 by the owner. It has been maintained annually, including all oils, filters, and engine anodes. The yacht features a 50-litre stainless steel fuel tank. It cruises at 5 knots and reaches a maximum speed of 6 knots.

Electric Systems: 2 x 12-volt batteries (1 x engine + 1 x domestic), all new in 2020, charging from the engine alternator, solar panel and via 240v shore power system with ring main, immersion heater and battery charger.... весь текст » меньше текста