Hunter PILOT 27 | 2003

35,000 Tax Paid | Mylor United Kingdom

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Summary

  • Make Hunter
  • Model PILOT 27
  • Year 2003
  • LOA 27ft/8m
  • Class Sailing Cruiser
  • Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
  • Keel Bilge Keels
  • Rig Sloop
  • Engine Single Diesel
  • Drive Shaft Drive
  • Layout Deck Saloon/Pilothouse
  • Berths 4
  • Cabins 2
  • Aft Cabins 1
  • Ancasta Ref 47822
  • Name Pugsy

Overview

Discover the perfect blend of practical cruising performance and comfortable all-weather sailing with this 2003 Hunter Pilot 27, one of the last built by British Hunter Boats.

A true deck saloon yacht with dual helm positions, she offers excellent visibility from the comfort of the interior — ideal for extended cruising in variable conditions.

Pugsy was subject to an extensive program of refurbishment between September 23 and June 24, much of the following work was undertaken by the Marine Team, Mylor Yacht Harbour.

Highlights of upgrades include:
NEW SKB Mainsail, NEW SKB 110% Genoa, NEW SKB Stack pack and NEW SKB Sprayhood
NEW 2 x Antal XT16 Genoa winches and NEW 1 x Antal XT16 Halyard Winch
NEW Coppercoating
NEW Yanmar 2YM15hp marine diesel plus Featherstream propeller, shaft and stern seal, NEW 2 x AGM 105AH domestic batteries NEW Engine battery (1 x 68AH)
NEW 2 x 75 litre flexible water tanks installed below fwd berth, All pipework replaced, NEW Jabsco water pump 2023, NEW engine cooling system (fitted with 240v immersion heater)
NEW wiring with marine grade tinned copper cable
NEW electronic equipment including; Victron Blue Smart Battery Charger (12V / 30A), 50W Solar Panel and charge regulator (domestic and engine batteries),
Raymarine Axiom 9 multi-function display, Raymarine i70 tri-data (wind, depth, speed), Raymarine Ray75 MSC VHF with AIS receiver, 12 volt surface mounted FM radio with built in speaker
NEW South Pacific Electric Anchor Winch with hand held control plus 40 m anchor chain
NEW Lalizis davits

In summary, this is a much-loved British-built cruiser, ideal for solo sailors, couples, or small families wanting a low-maintenance, seaworthy yacht that punches well above her size.

Build

2003 HUNTER PILOT 27
Designed by David Thomas and built by Hunter Boats Ltd in the United Kingdom
Spacious twin keel motorsailor with good performance

CONSTRUCTION
GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Twin keeled
Transom-hung rudder with tiller
Dual steering positions
Hydraulic link to internal helm position
Bilge keels

Pugsy was subject to an extensive program of refurbishment between September 23 and June 24, much of the following work was undertaken by the Marine Team, Mylor Yacht Harbour
Mylor Yacht Harbour

Original antifoul coating slurry blasted followed by application of Epoxy and Coppercoat anti-foul system (MYH)
Skin fittings inspected prior to Coppercoat application

Hull was pressure washed September 2025 prior to her move to the marina berth.

LOA: 8.23m 27' 0"
LWL: 6.85m 22' 6"
DRAFT: 0.93m 3' 1"
WEIGHT 6,010 lbs

* All figures are approximate

Rig

FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG
Alloy (Z Spars) deck-stepped mast
Single spreader.
Plastimo furling gear

SAILS - by Hyde
SKB Mainsail NEW 2024
SKB 110% Genoa NEW 2024
SKB Stack pack NEW 2024
SKB Sprayhood NEW 2024
The original self-tacking headsail and track available but no longer fitted (2003)

WINCHES
2 x Antal XT16 Genoa winches NEW 2024
1 x Antal XT16 Halyard Winch NEW 2025
Barton Genoa tracks NEW 23/24

Accommodation

SLEEPS FOUR IN TWO DOUBLES IN TWO CABINS
6' plus headroom
Blue Upholstery
Blue curtains
Grey carpet
Eberspacher heater serviced (2023/ 24)

FOWARD CABIN
A ā€œVā€ berth (double style) in the bow, with storage under berth
Hull-sides fitted with fabric storage pouches
Hatch overhead for light/ventilation

AFT CABIN
Double berth

SALOON
U-shaped seating / settee to port
Table
Large windows forward and to the sides for light and views
Wooden finishes

GALLEY
Positioned on the starboard side near the internal helm
Compact galley with sink with hot & cold water
Gimballed Neptune 2000 two-burner gas cooker with oven and grill
Storage drawers and cupboards overhead / under worktop
Ice-box and storage

HELM
Internal wheel/helm station to starboard inside
Moulded seat & footrest
Good visibility out through the forward & side windows

HEADS
Located amidships on port side
Jabsco Manual Marine Toilet - pump and hoses NEW (2024/ 25)
Handbasin
Shower
Storage around / under sink
Mirror

Machinery

YANMAR 2YM15hp MARINE INBOARD DIESEL ENGINE NEW 23/24
Featherstream propeller NEW 23/24
Shaft and stern seal NEW 23/24

ELECTRICS
The existing wiring was in most cases replaced with marine grade tinned copper cable NEW 23/24
Victron Blue Smart Battery Charger (12V / 30A) NEW 23/24
50W Solar Panel and charge regulator (domestic and engine batteries) NEW 23/24
2 x AGM 105AH domestic batteries NEW 23/24
Engine battery replaced (1 x 68AH) NEW 23/24

TANKAGE
Fuel tank: 50 litres
2 x 75 litre flexible water tanks installed below fwd berth NEW 23/24
All pipework replaced NEW 23/24
Jabsco water pump NEW 23

WATER SYSTEM
Hot and cold pressurised water system
The engine cooling system heats the fresh-water calorifier (fitted with 240v immersion heater) NEW 23/24

Inventory

NAVIGATION AIDS
Raymarine Axiom 9 multi-function display NEW 23/24
Raymarine i70 tri-data (wind, depth, speed) NEW 23/24
Raymarine Ray75 MSC VHF with AIS receiver NEW 23/24
12 volt surface mounted FM radio with built in speaker NEW 23/24
S1000 Tiller pilot fitted prior to purchase NEW 23/24
Navigation lights
Compass

GROUND TACKLE
Anchor and 40 m Anchor chain
South Pacific Electric Anchor Winch with hand held control, 2023/24

GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Lalizis davits NEW 23/24
Stanchion bases re-sealed 23/24
All stanchions replaced NEW 23/24
Boarding ladder
Manual bilge pump
Full set of cushions in all cabins, matching curtains to main cabin (date unknown)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Fire blanket

Broker Comments

Well-presented version of these super pocket family cruisers which were custom-built for our climate. She is designed for cruising, with a layout that offers good interior visibility (due to the raised saloon / deckhouse) and manageable handling (all main control lines led aft) She is in excellent condition throughout, was extensively refurbished between Sept 2023 and June 2024 and has a comprehensive inventory.

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Purchase Information

Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract.

A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel's status shows as "Preliminary", details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.