For Sale: 1997 Hunter 260 | Swing Keel | Spacious 6-Berth Cruiser | Brighton Marina
An excellent opportunity to acquire a Hunter 260, a highly versatile and easy-to-own sailing yacht, ideal for first-time buyers, families, or those looking for an affordable and practical coastal cruiser.
Designed with simplicity and enjoyment in mind, the Hunter 260 offers impressive interior space for her size, combined with forgiving handling and flexible sailing capabilities.
⚓ Key Feature – Swing Keel Versatility
One of the standout features of this model is the swing/drop keel, allowing you to:
- Explore shallow waters inaccessible to fixed-keel yachts
- Enjoy greater flexibility when cruising different areas
🛏️ Accommodation & Layout
The Hunter 260 features a bright, open-plan interior with:
- Up to 6 berths
- Practical galley area
- Separate enclosed heads
- Excellent use of space for a 26ft yacht
Perfect for weekends away, family use, or entry into overnight cruising.
⛵ Deck & Sailing Setup
- Mainsail and hanked-on foresail
- Lines led aft to cabin top for easy short-handed sailing
- Spinlock clutches & Lewmar winches
- Walk-through transom with stern seating
- Kick-up rudder – simple and practical
Her setup makes her particularly suitable for single-handed sailing or small crews.
⭐ Why This Boat Stands Out
- Ideal starter yacht
- Swing keel – unmatched versatility in this size range
- Spacious and practical interior
- Easy to sail and maintain
- Excellent value entry into boat ownership
📍 Lying Brighton Marina
📞 Contact Brighton Boat Sales today to arrange a viewing
For those looking to get afloat with minimal complexity and maximum enjoyment, the Hunter 260 represents a smart and accessible choice.
Disclaimer & Viewing Advice
Brighton Boat Sales acts solely as broker for the vendor, who, unless otherwise stated, is not selling the vessel in the course of a business. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these details, they are intended as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract. No guarantee is given or implied as to the accuracy of the information provided.
Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to verify these particulars to their own satisfaction and, where appropriate and at their own cost, to instruct a suitably qualified marine surveyor or engineer to carry out a full inspection and report on the vessel’s condition and equipment.
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Specifications
General | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine (USA) |
| Designer | Rob Mazza |
| Year | 1997 |
| Length | 26' 3" |
| Engine | Yamaha |
| Hull | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Price | £10,950 |
| Location | Brighton Marina |
Full
- Dimensions
- Length: 26' 3"
- Beam: 8' 11"
- Draft: 6' 0"
- Displacement: 2272 kg
- Engines
- Brand: Yamaha
- Total Power: 8
- Type: Single
- Drive Type: Outboard
- Tanks
- Fresh Water: 75 litres
- Fuel: 25 litres
- Accommodation
- Number of Single Berths:
- Number of Double Berths: 3
- Number of Cabins: 2
- Number of Heads: 1
Features
- Swing drop keel arrangement that draws 6ft
- 8hp Yamaha newer than boat - age unknown
- Tiller steering complete with extension
- Walk-through stern
- U-shaped dinette which converts into a double berth
- V-berth in the bow has curtains for some privacy
- Main double berth aft
- Separate enclosed heads to port
- 240v Shore power
- Battery charger
- Sea toilet
- Bilge pump
- Boarding ladder
- Warps & fenders
- Berth available in Brighton Marina
- Small sink with cold water pump
- Single gas burner
- Microwave
- Fractional rig
- Hanked on foresail & mainsail
- Isomat aluminium rig
- Stainless steel rigging (age unknown)
- Terylene running rigging (age unknown)
- Lewmar genoa winch
- Lewmar halyard winch
- Dacron main & genoa (age & condition unknown)











