User:Ylord/Hunton Yachts

Hunton Yachts is a British designer and manufacturer of luxury yachts originally started in 1979 as Hunton Powerboats by Jeff Hunton.

A successful offshore powerboat racer, Jeff Hunton entered the first of his eleven Cowes/Torquay/Cowes races in 1975. Jeff created Hunton Powerboats in 1979, to design and build genuine high-performance luxury yachts with luxurious accommodation. His first design, the Gazelle 23, won Cruiser Class A in the 1980 British Offshore Powerboat Championship. Jeff went on to win the title six times.

Today the boats achieve speeds up to 70 knots. All the boats, from the nimble XRS37 sports boat to the XRS43 and the soon to be launched Hunton 55, are hand-crafted to a luxury standard in Britain.

Hunton Yachts Performance/Awards:

1980-Cruiser Class A British Champions

1981-Cruiser Class A British Champions

1982-Cruiser Class A British Champions

1984-Cruiser Class B British Champions

1984-Cruiser Class B British Champions

1984-Round Britain Race 1St Cruiser A

1984-Round Britain Race 1St Cruiser B

1985-British Speed Record Cruiser A

1985-British Speed Record Cruiser B

1986-Cruiser Class A British Champions

1987-Cruiser Class B British Champions

1988-British International Series

1988-Cruiser Class B British Champions

1989-Cruiser Class B British Champions

1990-Guernsey Gold Cup

1991-Cruiser Class British Champions

2008-Round Britain 1St Place Class II

2008-Round Britain 3Rd Place Class II

Hunton Yachts Models:

Hunton currently produce the Hunton XRS37, the Hunton XRS43 and the new Hunton 55.

Hunton XRS37:

37 feet, 60 knots, 2 x 430 bhp.

Sleek, elegant lines reflect the superior hull design and comfortable handling.

Standard Features:

Deep V hull

Bow thruster

Teak decking

Drop-down helm seats

Garmin 5008 touchscreen GPS/plotter/sounder

Fully integrated iPod-compatible sound system with external waterproof and salon speakers

LED anchor and navigation lights

Swim platform lights

Hot and cold water recessed transom shower

240V shore power connector and cable

6 fenders and 4 mooring lines

Tonneau cover

Hunton XRS43:

43 feet, 68 knots, 2 x 662 bhp.

The Hunton XRS43 is built to a very high standard – from the race-inspired deep V hull to the hidden technology that delivers its high performance.

The XRS43 offers good head height, a spacious salon, separate heads and shower, a well-appointed galley and a double berth, with teak decking, leather upholstery and bespoke design finishes as standard.

Standard Features:

Deep V stepped hull with trim tabs

Bow thruster

Full teak decking

Leather and Alcantara finishes

Hydraulic drop-down helm seats

Stainless steel through-hull anchor with electric winch

Garmin 7015 touchscreen GPS/plotter/sounder

Fully integrated iPod-compatible sound system with external waterproof and salon speakers

Flat screen with DVD player

LED anchor and navigation lights

Swim platform lights

Hot and cold water recessed transom shower

240V shore power connector and cable

6 fenders and 4 mooring lines Tonneau cover.

Hunton Powerboats became Hunton Yachts in early 2017. All new models are being launched in early 2018. The new Hunton Yachts have been crafted for a modern discerning audience, they retain the power and pedigree of their past. Both the exterior and interior possess luxury detailing, bespoke materials and user technology only seen in much larger boats. Hunton is positioning the brand as the ultimate luxury yacht with sex appeal, smooth ride, and finish to match. These aesthetically stunning marvels will also feature seamless inter-connectivity between the brand and yacht owners by including live system alerts and other user friendly technology.

Hunton Yachts are the most exclusive, eye catching, luxury, high performance yachts made in England, frequently compared to an Aston Martin or Bentley of the sea.

The CEO of Hunton Yachts is Fiona Pool, formerly executive director at Goldman Sachs, executive director at Credit Suisse, and managing director at Bank of America. Under the management guidance of Pool, the firm is looking to the future and seeking to expand its luxury range with modern flair that is appropriate and targeted to UHNW’s. Pool is rebuilding Hunton Yachts into a global business conducive to the US, European, Middle East and Asian market, creating a network of successful international distribution partners in all the key areas.

External links

• Hunton Yachts official website