Broker Comments
Every so often, you step aboard a boat that simply feels right.
Not because she's the biggest. Not because she's the fastest.
Because every inch of her was designed to make sailing enjoyable.
The Hunter 310 has earned a loyal following over the years because she removes many of the frustrations that keep people tied to the dock. Sail controls lead aft to the cockpit. The B&R rig provides excellent stability while eliminating the backstay. The cockpit arch keeps the mainsheet safely overhead instead of across the seating area. Even the walk-through transom makes boarding and swimming feel effortless. Hunter highlighted these features as key innovations in the model's original literature.
Then you head below.
Instead of ducking into a dark cabin, you're welcomed by natural light pouring through oversized ports and overhead hatches. Rich teak cabinetry, a warm teak-and-holly sole, and thoughtful proportions create a space that feels surprisingly open for a 31-footer. Unlike many boats in this class, Elaine n Me offers genuine privacy with both forward and aft cabins enclosed by solid doors rather than curtains.
It's easy to picture spending a weekend aboard.
Then a week.
Then wondering why you ever waited this long to own a sailboat.
Accommodations
One of the Hunter 310's defining characteristics is just how much usable living space fits into her footprint.
Forward is a private v-berth with generous storage, excellent ventilation and abundant natural light.
A spacious aft cabin provides comfortable accommodations for guests while preserving privacy for everyone aboard.
The main salon is exceptionally inviting. Long settees surround a convertible dinette that easily transforms into additional sleeping accommodations, making weekends with family or friends effortless.
Features include:
- Private forward v-berth
- Private aft cabin
- Convertible salon dinette
- Teak and holly cabin sole
- Hardwood cabinetry throughout
- Multiple opening ports
- Overhead hatches
- Nearly 6'4" headroom
- Exceptional storage throughout
Whether entertaining dockside or spending several nights at anchor, the Hunter 310 consistently feels like a much larger yacht. Hunter emphasized the model's two private cabins, convertible dinette, abundant storage, and excellent natural lighting in its original sales literature.
Galley
The galley aboard Elaine n Me reflects the same philosophy found throughout the boat: practical, spacious, and designed for real cruising.
Unlike many boats this size, generous counter space makes meal preparation enjoyable instead of cramped.
Equipment includes:
- Stainless steel sink
- Pressurized hot and cold water
- Two-burner LPG stove
- Microwave
- Top-loading refrigerator
- Deep storage lockers
- Convenient trash receptacle
- Excellent countertop workspace
Whether preparing breakfast before getting underway or dinner after a day on the hook, the galley comfortably handles the task. The original Hunter brochure specifically notes that this style of galley is more commonly found aboard significantly larger cruising yachts.
Mechanical
Reliable propulsion comes from a dependable Yanmar raw water-cooled diesel, long respected for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance.
Recent service includes:
- Stuffing box recently serviced
- Fresh bottom paint
Hunter also designed unusually convenient engine access, simplifying routine maintenance while giving owners confidence when performing inspections.
Electrical
Factory equipment includes:
- Single 30-amp shore power connection
- Battery selector switch
- Cabin lighting
- Running lights
- Anchor light
- Electric automatic bilge pump
- Multiple AC outlets
Electronics
The dedicated helm console places navigation equipment within easy reach while preserving excellent visibility from the wheel.
- Garmin GPSmap 741 touchscreen plotter
- Raymarine p70s autopilot control
- Depth, speed, wind speed and wind direction
Sails & Rigging
The Hunter 310 was built for sailors who value time on the water over wrestling with complicated sail plans.
Features include:
- In-Mast Furling Mainsail
- Roller Furling Genoa
- Hunter B&R Fractional Rig
- Swept-back spreaders
- Selden Boom vang
- Internal halyards
- All sail controls led aft
- Lewmar self-tailing winches
- Rope clutches and organizers
The result is a sailboat that reefs quickly, balances easily, and encourages owners to leave the dock more often. Hunter's B&R rig was specifically engineered to improve stability while eliminating the need for a backstay.
Hull and Deck
The cockpit is where many owners fall in love with the Hunter 310.
There's room for everyone without feeling crowded.
The full cockpit enclosure dramatically expands usable living space, creating welcome protection from both Florida sunshine and unexpected afternoon rain.
Additional features include:
- Walk-through transom
- Swim platform
- Retractable swim ladder
- Cockpit shower
- Integrated fiberglass arch
- Wide side decks
- Non-skid surfaces
- Stainless bow pulpit
- Double lifelines
- Anchor roller
- Fresh bottom paint
The integrated arch keeps the cockpit open and uncluttered, while the wide side decks and secure handholds inspire confidence moving forward in all conditions.
Construction
Hunter Marine built the 310 around one simple objective: maximize comfort without sacrificing sailing performance.
The generous beam creates exceptional interior volume. The structural B&R rig reduces complexity while enhancing stability. Intelligent deck hardware placement encourages short-handed sailing, while the integrated cockpit arch, walk-through transom, and bright interior remind you that this is a cruising boat first and foremost.
Nearly three decades after her introduction, the Hunter 310 remains one of the most sought-after entry-level cruising sailboats because she continues to do exactly what she was designed to do:
Help her owners spend more time enjoying the water.
Specifications
Builder: Hunter Marine
Model: Hunter 310
Year: 1999
Name: Elaine n Me
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Price: $38,500
LOA: 30'10"
LWL: 28'0"
Beam: 10'10"
Draft: 4'0" (Shoal) / 5'6" (Deep)
Displacement: 8,500 lbs
Ballast: 3,000 lbs
Sail Area: 523 sq. ft.
Headroom: 6'4"
Fuel Capacity: 25 gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 50 gallons
Rig: Fractional Sloop
Mainsail: In-Mast Furling
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 their agents or surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Co-Brokerage
Preferred Yachts offers this listing on a 50-50 split with corresponding Florida licensed brokerages. Brokers unlicensed in Florida must contact listing broker to make arrangements that comply with Florida law.
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