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2003 Hunter 456

Oxnard, California

$172,940

The Hunter Passage 456 is outstanding. Easy to single hand, great Sea Keeping (steadier than similar boats in all conditions.) 

The B&R Rig is more rigid, lighter weight, safer; not only keeping the center of gravity lower, but also reducing mass concentrations above the deck (countering any pendulum effect.)  Jane Eyre is Cutter Rigged meaning a second forward stay for a third Stay Sail. This balances the sails, moves the center of effort forward making this the ideal boat for long days under sail. Perfect boat for a one sailor family with members who aren’t yet sure about sailing. 

The comfort level is unsurpassed. The center cockpit can be completely enclosed, is secure and well above the water line. The folding helm wheel makes it easy to move around. The life lines have netting making it safer for pets and children. The side upholstered benches can sleep two people. 

 

Below deck is spacious, plenty of light, many opening hatches, easy to ventilate. The ceilings are 7’ (>2m). All lighting converted to LED

Pioneer speakers in saloon, fore and aft cabins, Sony music system connects with any USB device. 

 

The Aft Cabin is the largest most comfortable cabin on any sailboat under 55’. Walk around queen sized bed spring mattress, memory foam. Two articulated reading lights. Two hanging lockers, flat screen TV, Desk/make-up with leather upholstered love seat. Private entrance to the head. Separate bathtub/shower. 8 opening hatches and a 2’ x 2’ opening top hatch. Screens for all. 

The forward cabin has a queen sized pullman berth, private head with shower. Hanging locker, drawers, plenty of storage. 

 

Main Saloon has a large table that can be raised out of the way or lowered to make an additional queen sized berth. The wrap around couch, love seat and pull out are all leather upholstered. Hand rubbed teak everywhere. 

New 42” LED TV on articulated wall mount, securely stows for sailing. Apple TV and Starlink. Internet and cellular connections any where in the world. (This Starlink was used in Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan and all the way across the north Pacific Ocean.)

 

The large U-shaped Galley is secure at sea, easy to prepare meals. Two independent very large top and front opening refrigerator/freezer units. Gimbled stove/oven. Microwave. Custom exhaust fan ventilates any cooking smells. 

Double stainless steel sink, Corian countertops, full sets of Corel dish ware, and cutlery. 

 

Jane Eyre has all the custom options for safety, comfort, crossing oceans. She’s been up and down the west coast, Mexico, to French Polynesia, New Zealand, Fiji. Larger diesel and water tanks, a watermaker, two independent sets of Raycor fuel filters. A Hydrovane, back up stick autopilot. Powerful -still state of the art- heat exchanger AC and Heating. Kohler 8kV generator to run them anywhere. (Generators are basically twice as efficient generating electricity as using the engine.)

 

This boat isn’t being sold to upgrade. There aren’t any upgrades. 

Disclaimer

Listed by Cruising Yachts - San Diego

THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH CRUISING YACHTS - SAN DIEGO 619-507-4416 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY PORTANOVA YACHTS. Portanova Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Jane Eyre
Make: Hunter
Model: 456
Year: 2003
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Hunter Marine
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: HUN461286203
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 45 ft / 13.72 m
Length Overall: 46'1 ft / 14.05 m
Waterline Length: 39'8 ft / 12.09 m
Beam: 14 ft / 4.27 m
Max Draft: 6'6 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement: 26,180 lb
Ballast: 9,680 lb
Electrical Circuit: 12 V
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 4JH3-TE
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 75hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering
  • Year: 2003
  • Engine Hours: 1330
  • Engine Location: Center
Cruising Speed: 8.4 kn
Propeller RPM: 3000
Maximum Speed: 9 kn
Displacement Type: Dry Load

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 150 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Plastic
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 150 gal
Water Tank Material: Plastic
Holding Tank Count: 2
Holding Tank Capacity: 50 gal
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 2
Total Liferaft Capacity: 4
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Cutter, Cruisers, Deck Saloon

ELECTRONICS

Raymarine RL80C networked radar/chartplotter w/ sonar repeater at nav station

Raymarine L760 Plus sonar w/ chartplotter/radar repeater at binnacle

Raymarine 4KW radar scanner

Raymarine ST 6001 autopilot w/ Whitlock direct drive unit

Raymarine 400g autopilot computer

Raymarine ST-600R autopilot remote control

Raystar 125 primary GPS

Raystar 120 backup GPS (Offshore Outfitters)

Raymarine digital knot meter w/log

Raymarine digital depth sounder w/alarm

Raymarine ST-60 networked boat speed

Raymarine ST-60 networked wind direction & speed (new anemometer 2017)

Raymarine ST-60 networked graphic display (new 2017)

180 degree forward looking sonar (Interphase iScan 180)

Raymarine Ray230 VHF radio

ICOM IC-402 VHF Radio

ACR Nauticast Class B AIS transceiver

HF Radio - ICOM M802 single side band, AT-140 tuner, Pactor modem PTC-II USB & 65’ antenna 

Stern radar post with single-arm outboard and dinghy gantry, 2 floodlights & 4 stingers mounting VHF, GPS, sat phone & man overboard antennas (sat phone not included)

Raymarine foghorn/hailer

Video feed from engine room to binnacle display

Registered ACR Global Fix 406 EPIRB (available - requires re registration and new battery)

Amplified disk antenna (Majestic UFO X Marine) for over-the-air television reception mounted at masthead

ELECTRICAL

Dockside power w/cord

Solar panels on enclosure roof

12 volt battery switch

Running lights w/steaming, deck and anchor lights

Tank gauges - fuel, water, & holding tank

Engine start battery w/box

All interior lighting upgraded to LEDs

Hot water heater - 11 gallon heated either by engine cooling water or 1500w 120v electrical element 

Backup hot water heater - on-demand 3.5kw electrical (Eemax Instahot)

House Batteries - Newer 5 AGM house batteries replaced 2022

Kohler 8kw generator - 598 hours run time

Temperature sensors on each house battery; displayed remotely in main cabin

Twin Xantrex Link 10 Battery Monitors - one for each battery bank

Pure Sine Wave Inverter/battery charger (100 amp Xantrex 2.0) (2015)

Digitally-controlled forced air ventilation for improved inverter/charger cooling

Generator fitted with optional glow plug heater relay & engine prime switch (Kohler)

High output Engine alternator (107 amp) with Ample Technologies 3-Stage Smart Regulator

Three-way selectable battery switch enables starting of main engine by house batteries if start battery fails

Selectable masthead anchor/strobe/nav light (OGM LED)

2 upgraded automatic bilge pumps w/ independent switches and separate outflows

Upgraded high capacity shower sump pumps (Jabsco FloJet)

3-way light switches in galley & heads to select day or custom night lighting

4 custom control panels control bilge monitors, shower sump purging, masthead lights, entry lights & exterior flood lights (Common Ground)

Custom labels on main electrical panel provide detailed circuit identification

GENERAL SAFETY GROUP

Danforth-type anchor and rode

Emergency tiller

3 Fire extinguishers

Reinforced stainless steel rudder (replaced standard composite rudder 2005)

Propeller shaft line/net cutter (Spurs)

Upgraded drain hoses below waterline

Bilge pumps - 2 automatic electric (upgraded from originals) & 2 manual (1 fixed; one large volume Whale portable)

Raymarine Lifetag man-overboard System (3 units) - batteries replaced 2019

LifeSling - man overboard retrieving system

Bilge monitoring system - independently powered for forward, aft and engine bilges (Lewco)

Bilge pump cycle counter (Aqualarm)

Propane & gasoline leak detector (Safe T Alert)

Strobe & Trilight at masthead (OGM LED)

Water purification system (U/V & 0.5 micron filter treatment) in galley – sterilizes shore supplied water from unknown sources

Welded Handrails on Bimini Boot

Collision mat

Winslow Maxi-4 Ocean Rescue Life raft in aft deck-mounted stainless steel rack - requires recertification

ENGINE / GENERATOR / MANEUVERING SYSTEMS

Freshwater-cooled diesel - 75 HP (Yanmar 4JH3-TE - 1330 engine hours )

Freshwater -cooled diesel - 8KW (Kohler Generator model # 8EOZ - 600hours 

Bow Thruster (SidePower SP75T)

Fuel Monitoring System - on generator (Floscan 6500) 

Fuel Monitoring System - on main engine (Floscan 9500) 

Racor 500 fuel filters (4) w/ vacuum gauges - dual on main engine feed; single on generator feed; single on long range tank feed

Engine room mounted oil changing system

Engine exhaust temperature alarm system - warns of foreign matter clogging engine cooling intake (Vetus)

Fuel contamination alarm "warns of water contamination in fuel"  (Yanmar)

Exhaust backflow check valves on engine and generator  (generator intake shut-off valve added 2016)

Impeller quick change cover (Speedseal)

Engine coolant flushing kit

Water-proof access panel for easy access to port side of engine - simplifies impeller replacement and starter access

MaxProp 18" 3-blade feathering propeller (PYI)

Propeller shaft dripless seal (Tides SureSeal)

Live color video feed at binnacle monitors engine room while underway (Signal Horizon VC10)

Custom LED lighting in engine room

GALLEY

Corian countertops

Built-in waste bin

Everlast Solarium® vinyl flooring

Microwave

LPG 3 burner gimballed stove w/oven (Force 10)

Hot /cold pressure water system

Top loading refrigerator w/separate freezer - both lighted

Twin 12V Adler Barbor / Waeco refrigerator / freezer compressor-evaporator units custom-adapted for tropical weather

Double stainless sinks w/cutting board

Storage cabinets and drawers

Corian spice rack

Separate galley spigot w/ under-counter U/V drinking water sterilization system

AFT CABIN AND AFT HEAD

AFT CABIN

Queen-size berth (Hypervent condensation prevention matting added)

7" thick innerspring mattress

Teak footboard

6'5" headroom at foot of berth

8 Opening ports and one hatch

Starboard side storage cabinet

2 hanging lockers

Desk/computer table w/lounge seat

Decor headboard w/lamps

Overhead handrails

Book Rack

Sealed teak and holly sole

Shower & small bathtub ensuite

Genuine leather upholstery

26" flat screen TV hidden behind custom folding doors at foot of bed

 

AFT HEAD

Full head w/ upgraded SeaLand full-size toilet bowl

Vanity w/Corian® countertop

Holding tank w/macerator

FORWARD CABIN AND HEAD

FORWARD CABIN

Double Pullman berth

7" thick innerspring mattress

Bedding package w/fitted sheets

6 Dresser drawers under berth

2 custom linen cabinets

Large hanging locker

6'5" walk-through headroom

Sealed teak and holly sole

Large cedar-lined hanging locker

Custom storage panels under berth and sole

Berth convertible to storage area w/ leeboard for cruising mode

 

FORWARD HEAD

Full head w/ upgraded SeaLand full-size toilet bowl & shower

Vanity w/Corian countertop

Holding tank w/macerator

INTERIOR UPGRADES

Genuine leather upholstery throughout interior

Twin Dometic marine air A/C units (12k & 16k BTU) with water pump priming bleed and self-siphoning pans

Twin Dometic VacuFlush fresh water toilet units with full-sized bowls & separate macerator discharge hoses 

Modular wall-to-wall Berber marine carpet throughout interior (Custom Marine Carpeting) for improved footing, comfort, quiet interior and protection of teak and holly sole; easily removable to access under-sole compartments or to show teak & holly sole

Custom stereo system with upgraded speakers in cockpit and throughout interior; In-cockpit stereo remote control

Quiet sensor-controlled fresh water pump (Automatic Jabsco SensorMax 17 VSD)

Eemax InstaHot on-demand hot water system provides limitless hot water

High capacity shower sump systems (2) (Jabsco FlowJet)

All interior lighting converted to LED

Custom night lighting throughout interior

8 x 12v outlets installed throughout interior to power portable Caframo ventilation fans

COCKPIT

Pedestal wheel steering with mechanical linkage, single lever engine control, wheel brake, lighted compass and pedestal guard

Upgraded Danforth Global Balance compass - professionally calibrated on boat

Whitlock foldable 36" steering wheel w/ hide cover

Spare Whitlock non-foldable 36" steering wheel w/ hide cover available

Folding cockpit table

2 Coaming lockers

2 Line storage wells

Manual bilge pump embedded in cockpit floor; additional Whale high-capacity manual pump

Full cockpit enclosure with full-height raked Lexan dodger and Stratoglass bimini surround

Cockpit cushions including custom raised cushion at helm

Full Instrumentation on binnacle pod

Cockpit panel-mounted warning systems for fuel contamination and exhaust water overheat

Autopilot control at binnacle and by tethered remote control

DECK/HULL

Stainless steel arch w/mainsheet

Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits

Cushioned stern pulpit seats w/drink holders

Double life lines w/three gates

Stainless cabin handrails

Bow, midship and aft mooring cleats

Cabin windshield w/cover

Split anchor well for rode and chain

Dual offset anchor rollers

Electric anchor windlass

Port & starboard aft sundeck cushions

2 Large transom lockers

6 Opening deck hatches w/screens and shades

12 Opening ports w/screens

4 Fixed hull ports

2 Dorade type vents

Continuous 360 degree rub rail w/stainless steel insert

Swim platform w/stainless telescoping ladder

Molded-in two tone non-skid deck

Hot & cold pressure transom shower

Dockside freshwater hook-up

Shore side portable water softener (Fecteau Systems) - minimizes calcium build-up in plumbing

One-piece hull

Cored hull sides

Bronze seacocks on thru-hulls under waterline

External lead keel

Kevlar inserts below waterline

LPG storage for 2 - 10 lb. bottles

Balanced spade rudder w/ upgraded stainless steel rudder shaft

BBQ - stern rail mounted - Magma - fed directly by vessel's propane supply or by portable canister

Fresh water deck wash w/ hose

Custom lazarette baffles to keep storage clear of moving gear

New bottom paint July 2019

RIGGING

Selden in-mast furling w/ 110% foam luff furling jib (sails refurbished by Ullman Sails - July 2019)

Boom vang (Selden Rodkicker)

Anodized B&R double spreader

mast head rig

Inboard jib tracks w/cars

Harken adjustable mainsheet traveler

Windex wind indicator

10 Sheet Stoppers - all sail controls led to cockpit

Lewmar 48 Electric self-tailing halyard winch

Lewmar 44 two-speed self-tailing rigging winch

2 Lewmar 48 two-speed self-tailing jib winches

2 Lewmar 40 two-speed self-tailing spinnaker winches

8 Deck-mounted pad eyes for sail control blocks & shackles

Asymmetrical Spinnaker with ATN Sleeve - white w/yellow and blue (Elliott/Pattison Sailmakers)

Spinnaker pole articulated on mast track (Forespar)

Spinnaker halyard, fwd & aft topping lifts

Hydrovane self-steering windvane

Inner Forestay (Hunter Marine option installed by Basin Marine)

Storm Try-Sail & Storm Jib w/sail bags (Elliott/Pattison Sailmakers) - available

Dutchman Boom Brake #BB750 w/ rigging (upgraded to stronger shackle 2012)

Delta 44 lb. primary anchor

CAPACITIES / STORAGE

50 gallon waste tank (190L)

150 gallons (586L) fuel in 2 tanks (Hunter Marine long range option)

150 Gallons (586L) water in 2 tanks plus 25GPH FCI Max-Q automatic watermaker (new membrane 2017)

11 gallon Seaward hot water tank (42L) plus Eemax Instahot on-demand water heater

Custom access and containment panels throughout interior for cruising storage

Lee board and equipment restraint system converts forward cabin in cruising mode

DINGHY

Dinghy - West Marine Avon 310 Lite inflatable w/cover

Mercury 6HP outboard w/5 gallon fuel tank

Davit & motor mount on radar mast

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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