General Description

2003 Hunter 306 – Spacious, Comfortable, Sail-away Cruiser

Inconceivable, a Hunter 306, is a popular mid-size cruiser that offers maximum comfort, accommodations, and versatility in a manageable 30-foot package. With a bright, spacious interior, comfortable cockpit, and easy-to-handle sail plan, this 2003 model is well-suited for relaxed daysailing, entertaining friends and family in comfort, or slipping away for weekend or extended cruising. Her shallow draft keel provides stability and access to more harbors and destinations across the Great Lakes region—and beyond. Thoughtful design, safe handling, and modern amenities make the Hunter 306 a standout in her class.

Interior

Inconceivable offers one of the most spacious and comfortable interiors in her size range, with a functional, feature-rich layout that makes her the perfect choice for a couple, family, or the solo sailor. Natural light and ventilation flow through four opening ports and three overhead hatches, creating a bright and airy feel belowdeck.

• Forward V-Berth: Comfortable sleeping area for two with storage lockers and shelving; Large overhead Lewmar opening hatch with screen, 2 reading lights and a CO detector.
• Aft Stateroom: Large, comfortable double berth with privacy door, standing headroom at entry, and hanging locker. Overhead lights and two reading lights. 1 opening port and 1 fixed port for natural light and ventilation
• Salon:
• U-shaped dinette to starboard converts to a double berth - storage behind and under berth.
• Opposing port-side settee provides additional seating and storage.
• Beautiful teak cabinetry and durable teak/holly cabin sole.
• 6'2" to 6' standing headroom in salon.
• Two opening ports, two overhead opening hatches, and two fixed ports provide ventilation and natural light.
• Overhead lighting throughout.
• Total sleeping capacity: up to six.
• Galley (port side):
• Two-burner Force 10 propane stove
• Built-in Origo Microwave
• Top-loading 12v Dometic Coolmatic refrigeration system
• Deep stainless sink with hot/cold pressure water
• Ample counter space and storage for extended cruising
• Head:
• Fully enclosed and roomy head with Jabsco manual marine toilet
• Shower with sump pump
• Sink with pressure hot and cold, and vanity with ample storage

Deck & Cockpit

The cockpit of the Hunter 306 is designed for both comfort and safety, offering excellent visibility, easy line and sail control, and convenient access to the water via the walk-through transom.

• Bimini Pedestal steering with binnacle-mounted compass, large stainless steel grab bar
• Raymarine ST60 Tridata (depth, speed, log)
• ST60 Wind Indicator and Display
• Walk-through transom with swim platform and stainless swim ladder
• Whale Cockpit/Transom shower with hot and cold water
• Stern rail seats with cup holders – perfect for guests under sail or in harbor
• Folding cockpit table that stows easily - secure stainless steel mount and easy-to-maintain Starboard/HDPE surfaces
• Comfortable side decks and stainless handholds for safe passage forward
• Large cockpit lockers provide plenty of storage space
• Dedicated propane locker with overboard drain, per ABYC requirements
• Large anchor locker on the bow with overboard drain and large cleat for securing anchor rode
• Large cleats midship, bow, and stern
• Stainless steel stanchions, bow and stern pulpits
• Cockpit cushions - Phifertex/mesh in great condition

Rigging & Sails

The Hunter 306 is designed to be easily handled by a couple or even single-handed, thanks to her simplified rig and cockpit-led sail controls.

• Fractional B&R rig with swept-back spreaders – eliminates the need for a backstay, allowing for a larger roach mainsail
• Roller furling headsail for convenience - Furlex 100s with 100% jib and Sunbrella UV cover - Good condition
• Mainsail with 1 full batten, 3 partial battens, and lazy jacks with sail integral Sunbrella sail cover for easy handling - Good condition
• 2 sets of reef points with slab reefing
• Symmetrical spinnaker - Good condition
• All sail control lines led aft to the cockpit through rope clutches
• Lewmar 16 self-tailing winches mounted on cabin top port and starboard for easy sail handling from the cockpit
• Rigid Selden Rodkicker boom vang and Harken arch-mounted traveler for precise sail control
• Harken traveler mounted atop SS arch
• Solid Stainless steel compression post in salon to support the deck-stepped mast

Mechanical & Systems

• Engine: Yanmar 2GM20F 18HP freshwater-cooled diesel – reliable and efficient
• Stainless Steel prop shaft with 2-blade bronze propellor
• Fuel System: 25-gallon diesel tank
• Electrical:
• 12V DC system with breaker panel; 120V AC panel with 30A breaker
• Dual battery setup with selector switch - Group 27 House; Group 24 Start
• 30A shore power connection with 110V outlets throughout
• Masthead anchor light
• Promariner ProSafe Galvanic Isolator System with Nav Station status indicator
• ProTech 4 Advanced 4-stage 30A 12v Charger
• Water System:
• 50-gallon freshwater tank
• Hot and cold pressure water with 5-gallon Force 10 water heater (engine and shore power heated)
• Jabsco 2 GPM 12V water pump with strainer
• Sanitation:
• Jabsco Manual Marine head with holding tank and macerator
• Deck pump-out fitting
• Thruhulls:
• Bronze ball-valve type

Additional Equipment & Features

• Sony stereo system with cabin and cockpit speakers
• Cockpit/Transom shower with hot/cold water
• Cockpit Bimini - Sunbrella
• 13 lbs Danforth anchor
• 120' 5/8" three-strand nylon rode with 15' of chain
• Bow-mounted anchor roller and SS cleat
• Safety equipment:
• Six life jackets
• LifeSling Overboard Recovery System
• Fire extinguisher
• CO detection system throughout vessel
• Manual emergency bilge pump
• Rule 500 GPH 12v bilge pump with automatic float switch
• Manuals aboard
• Spare engine belts

Highlights

• Exceptionally spacious interior in a 30’ cruiser
• Private two-cabin layout with full galley and enclosed head
• Sleeps up to six with convertible salon berth
• Easy-to-handle sail plan – ideal for shorthanded sailing
• Comfortable cockpit with walk-through transom and swim platform
• Shallow draft keel provides access to more harbors and cruising grounds
• Perfect balance of comfort, safety, and performance

Summary

The 2003 Hunter 306 delivers comfort, safety, and ease of handling in a versatile 30-foot design. With her spacious two-cabin layout, well-appointed galley, enclosed head, and inviting cockpit, she makes an excellent choice for family cruising, entertaining friends, or exploring destinations near and far. Her shallow draft makes her especially well-suited for accessing a wide variety of harbors and anchorages in the Great Lakes and beyond. Well-equipped and designed with the sailor in mind, this Hunter 306 is ready to sail away.

Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Schwartz & Co. Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

This listing is courtesy of the MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.