Hunton Gazelle 42
One meticulous owner from new
- Boat REF# · 350127
- LOA · 12.80m
- Year · 1990
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Planing
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 2 x petrol 400hp, Chevrolet 502 8.2l V8 (2003)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Jeff Hunton |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeff Hunton |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 818.0 ltr (180.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 181.0 ltr (39.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x petrol 400hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Chevrolet 502 8.2l V8 (2003) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 250 engine2= 250 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Outdrive |
| Prop(s) | Duoprop |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 100.0 ltr (22.0 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 32 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 38 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Walk in engine room
Meticulously maintained engines and systems, fully logged from new
Volvo AQ90 drives with Duoprops
Redesigned dashboard layout to include ammeters
Dimensions
| LOA | 12.80m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 2.97m |
| Airdraft | 3.96m |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Planing |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Classic Hunton red GRP hull
Besenzoni tempered glass screen with patented clips
2 part cockpit enclosure
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Two double cabins (forward and aft) with the option of a third double using the saloon
Well appointed linear galley
Good sized heads and shower with hot water via calorifier and immersion
Connolly leather upholstery
2 burner Electric cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Bar Sink | |
| Microwave |
Two double cabins (forward and aft) with the option of a third double using the saloon
Well appointed linear galley
Good sized heads and shower with hot water via calorifier and immersion
Connolly leather upholstery
2 burner Electric cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
Electric Lofrans windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(Stainless steel Danforth )
21.00m of chain
Stainless anchor with first metre of stainless chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| DVD | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Raymarine touchscreen chartplotter
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| MOB System |
3 bilge pumps (1 manual / 2 Electric)
Broker's Comments
Jeff Hunton, a passionate powerboat racer, transformed his 1984 Round Britain Race success into a thriving business crafting high-performance luxury powerboats. Starting with the 28-foot Gazelle Class, Hunton Powerboats quickly made their mark on the industry.
Requests for larger boats soon followed, and in 1990 the debut of the flagship Gazelle 42 set a new standard. It offered the same high-performance seakeeping and stylish looks, now enhanced with added space and comfort.
I’ve admired the Hunton Gazelle 42 from afar for years, watching her from across the marina near my office on a prime berth that might even be available for transfer. You can imagine my excitement when I was invited aboard! That feeling only grew as I toured her—it's rare to find a boat of this age that has been looked after with such unwavering care since she was first commissioned. It's been undoubtedly worthwhile, she really is just stunning
OWNER'S COMMENTS
This Hunton 42 is a classic still in the hands of the original owners. We have had her from day one. She was supplied with twin 454 (7.4 litres) petrols which gave the expected Hunton performance. She went even better when, ten years later, we upgraded to 502’s (8.2 litres).
She has always been berthed in the Solent area so where has she been over all these years? To the south there’s been Guernsey and France half a dozen times. Brighton to the east about four times and the Helford River (Cornwall) to the west twice. As well as numerous Lyme Bay crossings for Brixham and Dartmouth via Weymouth or Poole. My most ambitious one was probably Southampton to Guernsey and back single handed. An absolutely trouble free trip as I have always done all maintenance myself with a perfect result.
Which brings me to the next point about this vessel. Especially in recent years since I retired l have covered just about every mechanical detail myself. I have also given the 12 volt system a complete revision making fault diagnosis so much easier. A technical issue out on the water has been excessively rare for me over this extended period of time. And when it has occurred it has never developed into a safety problem. All very reassuring for the serious long distance helmsman.
And on local trips too this boat makes everything so easy. If you feel inclined to cook meals are no problem with twin electric hob, microwave and a plug in oven.
My maintenance and repair records run to five A5 notebooks. Covering more than three decades they have proved invaluable in keeping everything exactly as it should be.
Longevity is a very strong point on this boat. Ten years ago, when she was more than twenty years old, the insurers wanted a survey and the report concluded that “this vessel is in first class condition, it has been meticulously maintained and no expense has been spared, any item that is suspect has been immediately replaced”. Now, more than ten years later, nothing has changed. And this should continue for years to come.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
From new
Why are you selling her?
Advancing age
Where have you sailed her?
France, Channel Islands, Devon coast and Solent in recent years