B-Atlas Boat Guide · HUNT-29
Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 29 Deep-V Express Cruiser
2005–2026
The Hunt Surfhunter 29 is a performance-oriented Downeast cruiser based on C. Raymond Hunt deep-V design heritage. It combines a protected helm/coupe concept with higher-speed coastal capability and refined recreational accommodations.
- LOA
- 29′ 6″ / 8.99 m
- LWL
- 27′ / 8.23 m
- Beam
- 10′ 6″ / 3.2 m
- Draft
- 3′ / 0.91 m
- Hull behaviour
- Planing
- Fuel
- Mixed Diesel/Gasoline
- Propulsion
- Mixed
- Engine configuration
- Single diesel or gasoline package depending configuration
- Displacement cruise
- Unknown
- Faster / planing cruise
- Unknown
- Boat family
- Express Cruiser
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing rough-water ride and speed
- Couples wanting a refined Downeast day/weekend cruiser
- Owners comfortable with performance-boat operating costs
Trade-offs
- Higher cruising speed brings materially greater fuel use than displacement trawlers
- Deep-V hull and performance machinery add complexity and draft compared with simple lobster-hull cruisers
- Interior volume is moderate for overall length
Known concerns
- No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.
Inspection focus
- Inspect hull/deck laminate and hardware penetrations
- Review engine, pod/shaft, exhaust and cooling service records
- Inspect trim tabs, steering, thrusters and electronic controls
- Verify machinery package and performance configuration
- Inspect glazing, hatches and deck drainage
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About this record
B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.