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The Hunter Marine 54 is a 16.7-meter cutter-rigged sailboat with a fin keel and spade rudder, designed by W. Luhrs, J. Cherubini, and C. Steck, and built by Hunter Marine from 1980 to 1983. Its hull was designed by Luhrs & Cherubini, with the rig by Steck.1:37 The Hunter Marine Corporation, founded in 1973, became the second-largest American sailboat manufacturer by applying high-volume production to cruising boats.0:20 Hunter Marine boats, including the 54, were known for prioritizing interior volume and ease of handling for families, often incorporating features like stainless steel cockpit arches and the B&R rig, which eliminated the backstay.5:02 The brand faced criticism regarding structural hardware, particularly chain plate corrosion, and sluggish performance in heavy seas.7:20 Production of larger Hunter keelboats ceased after Marlow Hunter, LLC, which acquired the assets following a 2012 bankruptcy, eventually sold the Alachua facility in 2021.16:07
