2005 Hunter 36
“CURRENT ESCAPE”
Description
Turn the Key and Go Cruising—Modern Comfort, Proven Systems, and Smart Upgrades Throughout
If you’ve been waiting for a well-equipped, thoughtfully upgraded cruising sailboat that’s ready for coastal adventures or extended stays aboard, CURRENT ESCAPE delivers in all the right ways. This 2005 Hunter 36 blends Hunter’s signature spacious interior with an impressive list of recent upgrades—making her an ideal choice for couples or small families looking to cruise the ICW, explore the Pamlico Sound, or head south in comfort.
Hunter’s 36 is widely praised for its huge interior volume, easy sail handling, and comfortable cockpit layout, and this particular vessel takes it further with modernized systems, updated electrical, and key maintenance already handled.
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts. 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
Overview
Key Specifications
Weight & Measurements
Accommodation
Tankage
Registration & Documentation
Engines
Full Details
Equipment & Upgrades
⭐ Highlights & Upgrades
- Autopilot & Newer Radar – Confident navigation and easy single-handing
- New Windlass (50’ chain + 300’ rode) – Effortless anchoring
- Bottom Paint – January 2025 – Ready for the season
- Standing Rigging Inspected – 2025 – Peace of mind aloft
- Heat Exchanger Updated – Reliable engine cooling
- New Cutlass Bearing – Smooth propulsion
- All-New Thru-Hulls (Sailcraft) with proper backing plates
⚡ Electrical & Energy Systems
- Victron 2200W Inverter – Clean, reliable AC power onboard
- (3) Lifeline AGM Batteries (Group 27) + Start Battery
- Solar System – 2 Panels (Blue Sky) – Off-grid capability
- LED Navigation & Interior Lighting – Efficient and modern
- 12V / 110V Systems Updated
❄️ Comfort & Interior
- 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (New 2017) – Stay cool in Southern summers
- Refrigeration – NEW 2025 – Fresh, efficient cold storage
- Hunter’s trademark open salon layout with abundant natural light
- Large aft cabin + forward stateroom – Comfortable accommodations
- Generous headroom and ventilation throughout
⛵ Sailing & Deck
- Sails in good condition
- Cockpit Canvas – Protection from the elements
- Hunter’s B&R rig – No backstay, easier sail handling, excellent stability
- Spacious cockpit with walk-through transom and swim platform
- Lewmar Folding Steering Wheel
Why the Hunter 36?
The 2005 Hunter 36 is known for being one of the best coastal cruising platforms in her class:
- Easy to sail short-handed
- Stable and forgiving under sail
- Exceptional interior space for a 36-footer
- Ideal for ICW cruising, liveaboard use, or weekend escapes
Owners consistently praise the model for its comfort underway and at anchor, making it a favorite among cruising couples.
Location
Oriental, North Carolina – The sailing capital of NC and the perfect jumping-off point for your next adventure.
EQUIPMENT, UPGRADES & MAINTENANCE⚙️ Engine & Mechanical Systems
- Extensively serviced Yanmar diesel with documented annual maintenance
- Full year-end engine services performed regularly (2017–2025+)
- NEW Engine Mounts (2026)
- Rear Main Seal Replaced (2026)
- Engine Alignment Completed (2026)
- Cooling System Overhaul:Heat exchanger serviced/updated
- Coolant flush (2026)
- Thermostat & gaskets replaced (2026)
- Raw Water System Updates:New raw water pump (2023)
- Impellers replaced regularly
- Raw water system cleaned and serviced
- Fuel System Serviced (filters replaced)
- New Transmission/Shaft/Strut/Propeller
- Belts replaced and adjusted (main & raw water belts)
- PSS Shaft Seal Bellows Replaced (2026)
- Cutlass Bearing Replaced (per notes)
- Engine detailed, cleaned, primed & painted (2026)
- Hoses, clamps, and gaskets replaced as needed (2026 service cycle)
This level of recent mechanical refit is rare—major engine service items already addressed.
⚡ Electrical & Power Systems
- Victron 2200W Inverter
- (3) Lifeline AGM House Batteries (Group 27) + Start Battery
- Solar System – 2 Panels (Blue Sky)
- LED Navigation Lights & Interior Lighting Upgrade
- New Fresh Water Pump (2026)
- 12V / 110V System Capability
Electronics & Navigation
- Autopilot with NEW Fluxgate Compass (2023)
- Radar
- NEW Icom VHF Radios – Helm & Nav Station (2025)
- Ritchie Binnacle Compass (2025)
❄️ Interior Comfort & Galley
- NEW Dometic Refrigerator (AC/DC) – 2024
- 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (2017)
- Spacious Hunter 36 interior layout with excellent ventilation
⛵ Deck, Hull & Structural
- Bottom Paint – 2025
- Rudder Repaired & Painted (2026)
- Thru-hulls replaced and reinforced with backing plates
- Fiberglass repairs completed as needed
- Propeller treated during haul-outs
- Regular haul-outs, washdowns, and detailing
⚓ Ground Tackle & Anchoring
- NEW Lewmar Windlass (2025)
- 50’ Chain + 300’ Rode
- Windlass foot controls for easy operation
Rigging & Sailing Systems
- Standing Rigging Inspected – 2025
- Hunter B&R rig (no backstay) for ease of handling
- Sails reported in good condition
- Cockpit canvas for protection
Maintenance History Highlights
- Consistent professional servicing dating back to 2017
- Annual engine services documented
- Diver inspections
- Routine haul-outs with bottom paint cycles
- Preventative maintenance throughout ownership
This is not just a well-kept Hunter 36—this is a systematically maintained and recently refreshed cruising boat. The 2026 engine work alone represents a major value add, eliminating the biggest unknown for the next owner.
Buyers looking for a turnkey, mechanically sound cruiser with modern upgrades will immediately recognize the care and investment in CURRENT ESCAPE.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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