1993 Hunter 23.5, A weekend cruiser that can be trailered behind a mid-size car! The Hunter 23.5 offers a water ballast system that reduces boat weight for easy towing. The unique mast-raising system allows single-handed rigging in about 70 minutes. The twin axle galvanized trailer has a spare tire. The cockpit is spacious and has two storage compartment for gear. There's a drop-down swim ladder and a transom mounted outboard motor, that can be raised out of the water when underway. There's a forward hatch for ventilation over the forward berths. Below is a spacious cabin, with two double berths, a functional galley (with sink & alcohol stove), convertible settees, and a portable head tucked under the forward berth. The dining table is designed to be easily moved to the cockpit for outdoor dining. Equipment:        Main (Slab Reefing),,sailcover,  jib (roller reefing), , boom vang, sink, alcohol stove, , ice chest, bimini, , mast raising system with gin pole, battery, lifelines, VHF Radio, chemical toilet, lifejackets, flares, galvanized trailer w/spare, tiller extension, cushions, Honda 6HP 4 Cycle motor (pull start), fuel tank. Additional Specs, Equipment and Information: Keel: Centerboard Engines
Engine 1:
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/PetrolMotor
Honda  6 hp  4-Stroke,  long shaft Runs and starts  great Dimensions
LOA   23.67' LWL   21.42' BEAM   8.33' MINIMUM DRAFT - BOARD UP - -    18" MAXIMUM  DRAFT - BOARD DOWN - - -   5.5' DISPLACEMENT (empty, no water ballast)   2,000 lbs BALLAST    1,000 LBS SAIL AREA 236 sq ft FRACTIONAL  SINGLE SPREADER RIG I  =   25.50' J =    8.50' P =   25.67' E =   10.00'  Trailer GALVANIZED TWIN AXLE TRAILER TIRES IN GOOD CONDITION LADDER BUILT IN TO BOW STAND TONGUE JACK with 2” ball.   Design Features
Easily trailerable with at least 600 lbs less towing weight due to releasable water ballast Easy to raise mast - - includes mast raising system Shallow water capable with pivot board - -  easy to raise with deck access 3:1 purchase on cabin top - -  no need to go below and crank a winch 20 plus time Big Mainsail and a moderate headsail in size, thus easy to tack and single hand Reef system in place to reduce the increased upper sail area The 23.5 sails great and is club race capable One of the few open transom designs that is trailerable Huge Cockpit Huge aft berth - - a real double berth Large interior for size with the topsides extending all the way out  to the rail Outboard mount is closer to the skipper and never a need to raise and lower the motor mount as it is fixed.   Trailer
Galvanized trailer with large automobile type tires- very road worthy Includes Trailer guide-ons to help center boat when loading the boat Low profile trailer and can be launched most anywhere - Gear includes an aft mast support that eliminates the need to remove the rudder to fit the mast support - - makes it easier and faster to launch or secure for the road Bow support on trailer has built in ladder making it practical to get up to the bow of the boat when rigging   Galley Single burner stove (Alcohol) Sink Hand operated water supply extendable work surface Igloo cooler with special location just ahead of galley Sails / Canvas and other Gear Mainsail in excellent condition Jib in excellent condition Sunbrella Green Sailcover Lift top enclosure yielding an area of reasonable headroom Bimini with Bimini Boot Mast (new 2016)  Electrical 12 Volt system with electrical panel 12 Volt deep cycle battery 12 volt outlet Cabin lights VHF Radio Interior and improvements
Attractive light air interior carpet lined other areas including aft berth  Table with "s" curved support allowing the table to be up and off to the side Table can be easily moved to  the cockpit for a wine / cheese moment outside and for family picnics   Porta-potty  forward under V berth Good lighting Hammock for sidewall storage in V berth