1996 Hunter 40.5

About This Vessel

This 1996 Hunter 40.5, measures 40 ft, and is located in Annapolis, Maryland, powered by Volvo Penta MD22L 50.00HP.

This 1996 Hunter 40.5 sloop offering a well-proportioned blend of coastal cruising comfort and manageable sail handling, backed by a comprehensive 2023 pre-purchase condition survey that found the vessel in good overall structural shape with a handful of maintenance items typical of a boat of this age.Construction & HullThe hull is solid fiberglass below the waterline with a balsa-cored deck and topsides above the chine, reinforced by a molded structural liner and fiberglass frame grid. The survey found the hull laminate, bulkheads, and bulkhead bonds structurally sound, with no deficiencies affecting seaworthiness.Deck, Cockpit & RigDecks and cockpit are solid, self-bailing, and finished in molded fiberglass with etched non-skid. The cockpit is shielded by a canvas dodger with clear isinglass windows. The mast and boom are anodized aluminum (Z-Diffusion mast, Forespar Leisure Furl boom) in good condition, with self-furling main and 110 genoa operated from the cockpit — ideal for short-handed sailing.Interior & AccommodationsBelow decks, she offers two staterooms, a saloon with dinette and settee, a galley, and seven total berths — comfortable for a family or small crew on extended cruises. Interior joinery is varnished and oiled teak with teak-and-holly soles, in good, well-maintained condition with average wear. The galley features a gimbaled propane/electric stove and an Adler Barbour refrigerator/freezer (currently unwired). Two heads are served by a 35-gallon holding tank, and fresh water is supplied by four tanks totaling 105 gallons with a 6-gallon water heater.Mechanical & SystemsPower comes from a Volvo Penta MD22L diesel (50 hp), Electrical systems (DC and AC) are bundled, labeled, and functional, with dual AGM house batteries and a dedicated engine-start battery.Electronics & EquipmentShe is well equipped with a Raymarine E80 chartplotter/radar, ST60 instruments, ST7000 autopilot, Simrad VHF with AIS, and a Whitlock pedestal steering system. Ground tackle includes a Danforth and Lewmar anchor with a windlass.Overall ConditionShe represents a solid, ready-to-cruise opportunity for a buyer seeking a spacious, capable coastal cruiser with modern electronics and a well-cared-for interior. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is