Talkin Boats with John Deknatel

Posted on January 27, 2012 by huntblog_admin

Soundings Posted on 27 January 2012 Written by Chris Landry

President and owner of C. Raymond Hunt Associates

When you think deep-vee powerboats, the legendary Ray Hunt comes to mind. Think of this man, too: John Deknatel, president and owner of C. Raymond Hunt Associates in New Bedford, Mass.

A Harvard graduate, Deknatel studied architecture and began working for Philip Rhodes in the early 1960s. He hooked up with Hunt as his business partner in 1966. Since then, he has concentrated on planing-hull design and fine-tuning the Hunt deep-vee hull form. More

Hunt Kicks Off 2012 with 20 New Builds to be Delivered by July 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by huntblog_admin

We are working hard to prepare 20 new Hunts ready to deliver between now and July 2012 ranging in size from 25 to 52 feet. Included in this mix are 12 single inboards (10 gas, 2 diesel); 5 IPS Pod Drives, 1 twin jet, and 1 twin outboard and a wide array of hulls and interiors personalized by their owners that make each one stand out as a semi-custom boat. Take a look at our most recent delivery, the Hunt 36 with jet drive.

Hunt Yachts Adds New Australian Agent to International Sales Team

Posted on January 24, 2012 by huntblog_admin

Latest Hire Represents Builder’s New Focus on Asia-Pacific Market

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (December 14, 2011) — Hunt, a leading U.S designer and builder of luxury classic motor yachts, hard bottom inflatables and express cruisers up to 72’, has appointed Barry Bailey as the latest addition to its International Sales Team.

Based out of Queensland, Australia, Bailey will be the company’s Asia-Pacific regional

representative, concentrating on new and brokerage sales across the company’s model lines – day cruisers, coastal cruisers, center consoles, inflatables, large express sedans and flybridge cruisers. “Based on the global popularity of the Hunt line and our capacity to design and recreational, commercial and military boats, we are excited about focusing in this market,” commented Hunt President Peter VanLancker. “Barry’s experience, and knowledge of the yachting clientele in the region, will be valuable assets to raise our profile, build the Hunt brand, and drive our expansion plans in this growth market.”

Bailey is a qualified yacht sales executive with nearly 30 years of experience in the marine

manufacturing and retail industries. As co-founder of Maritime Consultants & Management (MCM) in Hong Kong, Bailey handled large yacht construction and management contracts worldwide. Through MCM, he formed an affiliation with Brunswick Corporation as a sales and marketing consultant, identifying and establishing dealers throughout the Asia-Pacific region for Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Baja brands. This eventually led to his appointment as the company’s Asia-Pacific Manager of Operations in 2000. Prior to joining Hunt Yachts, Barry spent the last four years handling international sales for Cobalt Boats, Grady White and Sumerset Houseboats.

Bailey commented, “I have always worked with prestigious brands, and am excited to be

joining the Hunt sales family. I look forward to presenting the Hunt product lines to my clients, and making inroads for the Hunt brand in this lucrative marketplace.”

Originally from Washington State, Bailey has been residing in the Asia-Pacific region since

1988, having settled in Australia in 2000. He is a licensed captain who has successfully

circumnavigated the globe twice on traditional wooden sailing vessels.

Bailey will focus on sales of new Hunts and pre-owned yachts through Hunt’s brokerage

Division and will represent the company at major boat shows in the Asia-Pacific region. For more information about the Hunt brand in the Asia-Pacific region, contact Barry Bailey at: barry@huntyachts.com, +61 7 5564 2330, or visit the Australia office at 24 Belmont Park Drive Mudgeeraba, QLD, 4213.

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A Great Testimonial . . . 25CC Heron and the Hunt Team make new Hunt owners happy

Posted on December 23, 2011 by huntblog_admin

Hunt Yachts 25CC Heron sitting pretty

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Peter,

I want to tell you how pleased we are with our new baby Heron. Mary and I could not be happier, and the entire

experience dealing with Hunt and your team had been outstanding. Richard, Lynne, Stuart, and Ray have all been very responsive and we loved the total customization you firm’s system of building yachts allows. Mary got the colors she wanted and the stripes where she wanted and the whole boat is a dream come true.

A minor glitch with the XM weather antenna placement was dealt with yesterday when Gene, a field rep from Garmin in Naples came to troubleshoot the poor reception and fix the problem. He then spent an hour showing me features of the Garmin Chartplotter 7212 system and gave me a lesson I really appreciated.

Our boat turns heads here at Boca Grande, and you probably know there are quite a few beautiful yachts here. I would not be surprised to see more Hunt’s here in the future, and we will be great ambassadors for Hunt here in Florida.

Again, many thanks for an overall enjoyable experience.

Merry Christmas,
Neely and Mary Kountze

Fraternal Twins: Comparing the Hunt designed 53′ Pilot Boat to her recreational twin, the Hunt 52 Express Cruiser

Posted on November 8, 2011 by huntblog_admin

Fraternal Twins

Fraternal Twins: Get to know the Maryland 53 Pilot Boat and Hunt 52 Sedan Cruiser.

By Dennis Caprio, Photography by John Bildahl / Published: November 8, 2011

A Great Summer

Posted on October 11, 2011 by huntblog_admin

Just wanted to say what a Great summer we had with our Harrier !! It handled better that i expected and we got continual comments as to how sharp it was. My son and I also were quite impressed with the speed on calmer seas. In short your boat over delivered on our expectations.

2010 Harrier 25 Owner

Hunt 52 Express Cruiser Delivers Fast, Smooth IPS Performance, Easy Joystick Handling and the Luxury of 3 Staterooms

Posted on August 24, 2011 by huntblog_admin

Hunt 52 Express Cruiser with Joystick Control and Automated Dinghy Garage

She has been receiving rave reviews from all who have been aboard. Marika, Hunt 52 Express Cruiser #6, arrived as our first IPS Express Cruiser with Joystick Control. Not only does her performance exceed all expectation in ride, speed and fuel efficiency, but the layout is just perfect for those families who will frequently be cruising with just 2, yet occasionally might need to accommodate more couples or children and grandchildren.

The Hunt 52 Express with Pod (IPS) drive can easily be designed with 3 staterooms. The spacious salon can be arranged as a living room suite with two barrel chairs, settee and convertible coffee/dinette table.

: Hunt 52 Express is easily handled with joystick control. Pod drive delivers the same great performance with added fuel efficiency

: Hunt 52 Express Cruiser with Joystick Control and Automated Dinghy Garage

: Hunt 52 Express Cruiser IPS Joystick Control Sitting Pretty in Rockland, Maine

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: Hunt 52 Express Cruiser with IPS POD Drive & Joystick Control Resting in Rockland Harbor

: Hunt-52-Express-Salon-Convertible-Cocktail-to-Dining-Table

: Hunt 52 Express Cruiser Helm with Reversible Hi-Lo Automated Helm Seat

: Hunt 52 Express Cruiser with Galley Down and Handcrafted Open Design Bannister

: Hunt 52 Express Cruiser Convertible Dinette/Sleeping Quarters Opposite Galley Down

: Hunt 52 Express Convertible Dinette

: Hunt 52 (2nd or 3rd) Stateroom provides sleeping for 3 with convertible single/double bunks.

: Washer/Dryer Cabinet is easily accessed from galley or staterooms

: Hunt 52 Express “Marika” with Twin IPS Drives and Joystick Control

Loving their Surfhunter 25CC

Posted on May 23, 2011 by huntblog_admin

This just in from the Robinson’s who took possession of their SH25CC several weeks ago.

We continue to get compliments and inquiries as to what our boat is every time we go out. Moored in a cove off Gibson Island Saturday evening, a tasteful vessel came alongside and the skipper told me we had the best looking boat in the anchorage (up against some pretty stiff competition) as well as the best looking crew. Even if he had had a few margaritas by then, that was still pretty good.

Yesterday afternoon, moored for lunch in Luce Creek up the Severn, another boat came alongside. The captain asked what we were, complimented us and even remembered seeing us dock the previous evening in the dark back at AYC. I hope that was more a function of the Hunt design rather than our docking skills.

Hunt Yachts Rides into The Future

Posted on May 10, 2011 by huntblog_admin

Hunt Yachts President, Peter Van Lancker, and C. Raymond Hunt Owner, John Deknatel discuss the rich history and great performance of the Hunt hull.

VIDEO Hunt Yachts rides into the future

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New Pilot Boat Designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates

Posted on March 29, 2011 by huntblog_admin

Newly launched Pilot Boat POTOMAC designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates

The pilot boat Potomac, designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, naval architects, New Bedford, MA and built by Gladding – Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, MA arrived yesterday during acceptance trials at the Portsmouth RI dock of Hunt Yachts. Hunt Yachts, headquartered in Portsmouth, RI, is the recreational division of C. Raymond Hunt, making it unique in the powerboat world—formed and owned by naval architects. There are several factors which set Hunt designs conspicuously apart from other boats. Foremost is their hull design, the latest iteration of the legendary deep-V, which is the heart of every Hunt design and the soul of their remarkable performance. That breakthrough innovation came from C. Raymond (“Ray”) Hunt, whose ongoing design firm has developed and refined deep-V design for more than 45 years. The first Hunt pilot boat was put in service in 1978 in Newport, RI. The Hunt Deep-v has since earned acceptance among the pilot community for its capabilities in rough water and its ability to lie alongside a ship providing a stable platform for pilots to board from. Potomac is the third Hunt/ Gladding-Hearn pilot boat built for the Maryland pilots and the 24th of the class built since 1978. The Potomac will be based near the mouth of Chesapeake Bay where it will deliver pilots to ships bound for Baltimore and other ports in Maryland.

These fast rugged launches serve major US ports from Canada to Mexico, and are the most popular pilot boats in the US. Powered by twin 600 hp diesels the boat achieves a top speed of 26 knots. Service speed is 23 knots. The boats are very heavily built to take the abuse of coming alongside ships in all weather conditions year round. Features include heavy rubber guards at the sheer, heated decks and rails to melt winter ice, heated windows, secure shock absorbing seating, latest electronics, and a rescue platform with davit. As a fast boat that runs out 5 to 10 miles and back, there is no head or galley and a bunk for medical emergencies only.