How many recalls does Hunter have?

Hunter has 9 federal recalls on record as of April 2026. Common models affected include the Sailboat.

How do I check a Hunter boat's history?

Enter the boat's 12-character HIN on HullScore.com. Hunter HINs start with HUN. A free preview shows basic decode info. A Title Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

What are common issues with Hunter boats?

Hunter has 9 recalls on file. With 133 USCG-reported accidents, the most common contributing factors are operator inattention and improper lookout. Run a HIN check for vessel-specific history.

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Manufacturer Profile · 1930 to 2015

Hunter

Hunter has 7,348 vessels in the USCG registry, with HINs on file from 1930 to 2015. Federal records show 9 recalls and 133 USCG-reported accidents involving Hunter hulls. Popular models include the Sailboat, Sail, 33.

Known for:recreationalsmodels like the Sailboatstrong resale presence

Known Recalls

USCG Accidents

133

Registered Vessels

7,348

Active Years

1930–2015

MIC Code

HUN

Popular Hunter Models

Sailboat(8)Sail(7)33(3)Unk(3)Legend(3)34(2)310(2)380(2)Alura(2)Legend 40(2)Passage 42(2)Sloop(2)

Vessel counts from USCG registry data. Enter a HIN to check history on a specific model.

Check a Hunter Boat

Hunter HINs start with HUN. Enter any 12-character HIN for a free decode, or upgrade to a Title Report ($19) to check federal and commercial databases for stolen records, liens, salvage history, and more.

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Hunter Fleet Safety Overview

Based on 133 USCG-reported incidents involving Hunter vessels from 2009 through 2023. These figures reflect all reported accidents for this make across the U.S. fleet and do not indicate the history of any individual vessel.

21operator inattention

21improper lookout

10none; not at fault

9weather

8machinery failure

Hunter Recalls (9)

060053TAug 2006

THRU HULL BALL VALVE

1,650 units affected

06R1204SFeb 2006

LIBERTY (2006)

HULL ID NUMBER

361 units affected

010135TAug 2001

P420 (1999)

CHAIN PLATE FAILURE

29 units affected

000109TJun 2000

ALURA 35

FUEL TANK - CORROSION

60 units affected

000083TMay 2000

H410; P420; P450; H460 (2000)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGN

146 units affected

980127TJul 1998

170 DAYSAILER

RUDDER HEAD ASSEMBLY

183 units affected

960033TMar 1996

H-280 (1996)

ELECTRICAL - SHOCK HAZARD

85 units affected

930114TJun 1993

PASSAGE 42 SAILBOAT

STEMBALL EYE FITTING

127 units affected

800196SJul 1980

16FT O/B PRO

PERSON CAPACITY

7 units affected

How to Identify a Hunter HIN

Every Hunter boat manufactured or imported into the U.S. after 1972 has a 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) stamped on the transom. Hunter HINs begin with the manufacturer code HUN.

HUNXXXXXXXXX

MIC codeSerialMonthYear

About Hunter

Hunter is a boat manufacturer tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard under MIC code HUN. Vessels on file span model years 1930 through 2015. HullScore tracks 7,348 Hunter vessels in our database, along with 9 manufacturer recalls and 133 USCG-reported boating accidents.

The most commonly registered Hunter models include the Sailboat, Sail, 33, Unk, Legend. The fleet is primarily composed of recreationals and auxiliary sails.

Before purchasing a used Hunter, we recommend running a boat history report. A HullScore Boat History Report ($19) checks federal and commercial databases for stolen vessel records, maritime liens, salvage history, accidents, casualties, recalls, and USCG documentation status.