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Hunton Yachts announces joint venture

Hunton Yachts strikes a three-year deal with Rib-X to manufacture boats

Hunton Yachts Ltd and Rib-X Ltd have announced a three year manufacturing deal.

The joint venture is on the basis of a profit sharing agreement in which Hunton will provide designs and technology and Rib-X, based in Leicestershire, will build the boats. Both companies will market and sell the boats.

Hunton Yachts Ltd was formed earlier this year after Hunton Powerboats was put into voluntary liquidation towards the end of 2016. The new business purchased the Hunton name along with the moulds and intellectual property rights, but not its Romsey based factory.

Hunton Powerboats was started by offshore racer Jeff Hunton in 1979. The company specialised in high performance sports cruisers based around Jeff Hunton’s race proven hull designs.

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His first production boat, the Gazelle 23, won Cruiser Class A in the British Offshore Powerboat Championship. Jeff went on to win the title six times.

More latterly the company expanded into high performance RIBs for the luxury yacht tender market. Hunton currently has two models in its tender range. The 8m 830 is fitted with a single outboard or diesel inboard and capable of 50 knots.

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Best in class: How Hunton Yachts is creating the best performance cruising yachts

British luxury yacht builder Hunton Yachts is setting a new standard in ultra-performance cruising yachts with the introduction of two new models; the H45, an extended and reimagined version of the H43, and the completely new  game changing 16.7 metre H55 . Both models see the British brand lean on its power-boat racing heritage to create the best performance cruising yachts of its generation.

Hunton chief executive Fiona Pool explains that both models have become integral to the company’s strategy. “These two models will be the best in class in every way, epitomising Hunton’s philosophy of quality, performance and luxury.”

She drew links between Hunton Yachts and the high end of the luxury automotive industry. “When you build a Bentley or a Rolls Royce you know that every inch of it is perfection – and it’s exactly the same with Hunton,” she says.

Pool points to the builder’s newest and largest cruising model, the H55, highlighting its “advanced hull geometry.” The H55's deep V hull has a dead rise of 21 degrees, allowing it to “cut through every wave and chop”.

“The rise allows it to cut across the top of the water, which creates little drag and means you’re not pounding against the waves,” she explains. This is combined with “an extremely low centre of gravity” which gives the H55 unrivalled stability, setting Hunton apart from other builders.

The H55 combines cutting-edge hull design with Hunton’s racing DNA. The result is an eye watering top speed of 55 knots and a range of “superyacht features”, Pool claims. These include fly-by wire digital joystick and touchscreen controls.

The H45 meanwhile is an evolution of Hunton’s smaller H43 model. Pool explained how extending the H43 by “just a few feet” created 30% more volume. This allowed the yard to reconfigure the cockpit and create a “proper aft cabin”, increasing maximum sleeping capacity to four guests.

Both models are available with a number of customisable options spanning fabrics, colours and furnishings, ensuring no two models are ever the same. “If an owner wants the colour scheme to match their Aston Martin, of course we can do that,” Pool says. Both models are aimed at a client who favours exclusivity and uniqueness, Pool says, and promised that Hunton can certainly deliver in this regard.

While Hunton is keen to emphasis the universal appeal of both models, Pool believes the Asian and North American markets are ripe territory, especially for the H55. The US has also become a key focus for the company as it prepares to complete construction on the first H55 by the end of this year.

For more information, visit Hunton Yachts .

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I stood gobsmacked. The swordlike profile, metallic silver topsides and teak-accented side decks and foredeck of the U.K.-built [Hunton][] XRS37 offered Bond-like sophistication. Gazing at her lines as she approached the transient dock at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show was like looking at a perfectly tailored tuxedo. I soon discovered that underneath that fine form is a vessel that has a license to thrill, too. The finely pointed bow of my 37 scowled at the sea, ­daring the water to come at her.

A slightly scalloped ocean off the Florida coast posed no opposition. Her standard, twin 430-horsepower MerCruiser 8.2 HO ECT gasoline engines (370-horsepower Yanmar ZT370 diesels are optional) are stealthily concealed under the aft sun-pad seating for three and offered instant response from the single-lever Mercury DTS controls. Like a 3-year-old coming out of the gate at Churchill Downs, my 37 was off when the throttles got firewalled.

Her beefy V-8 motors bellowed as my test boat streaked across the water at 30 knots, then 40 knots, then 50 knots. … I looked toward the coast only to see a blur of sandy beaches pass before my sunglass-­covered but teared eyes. Did we just pass Miami? I questioned to myself. The Garmin GPS displayed an average top hop of 55.5 knots, and it seemed that we were above the water and that every other blade of her propellers attached to the end of her stern drives sliced the sea, leaving a near flat wake behind her.

By the time the 37 had completed her all-out gallop, my boat’s deep-V hull had carved a scar into the sea. That was a couple of months ago, and I’d guess that the ocean is still smarting from that smackdown. I know I’m still waiting for my hair to flatten. (That is, what wasn’t blown off my noggin permanently.)

It doesn’t take too long to realize that this Hampshire, England, import, which is named for her designer, Jeff Hunton, comes from a racing heritage. Her hull form, which features 45 degrees of deadrise at the bow, 30 degrees forward and 25 degrees at the transom, descends from a vessel that was a couple of feet longer and was originally designed as a Class II diesel race boat.

Hunton successfully campaigned his missile-looking craft called the Kent Koi for years, winning the coveted Guernsey Gold Cup, which is a three-race series in the U.K. The engines in the racing version of this boat were a pair of 630 hp Sabres that saw her top out at 76 knots. The production 37 has also served as a race boat across the pond in the Cruiser Class, even winning a U.K. Championship, which is a series of 12 races. And to race that often, she needs to be durable.

To ensure the 37’s strength and sustainability over the long haul, Hunton builds its boats (there’s a 43-foot version too) to handle the rigors of high-speed ocean running with a hand-laid, biaxial E-glass and Kevlar hull. The 37 features balsa coring in her hull and topsides as well as foam coring for further strengthening without added weight. All totaled, she comes in at around 11,023 pounds. If you ordered one today, she could be delivered and ready to run in about five months. She also comes with a long list of standard equipage, including electronics and a bow thruster, and only a handful of options like heat and air conditioning, making the purchase process easy for owners.

One of the remarkable things about running this boat is the comfort level from the wheel at speed. The 37 can pivot and change direction with the precision of a pro hockey player and then make for the horizon effortlessly. Her bolster-style seats, which flank a centerline entryway to the belowdecks area, hug you around the middle, offering a sense of control at all times. And keeping course at speed is made easy since the Garmin 5008 multi­function display is placed in the center of the helm console and can be checked without taking your eyes off the road.

I found that even when running this boat at 40-plus knots, I could comfortably converse with Total Marine’s John-Henry Falk, who was sitting in the passenger bolster seat across the way. (Total Marine is the U.S. dealer for Hunton.) Our third companion on this sea trial was John Cafaro, who is a director of design for Chevrolet at General Motors and knows something about sleekly designed fast vehicles. He looked completely unfazed by the speeds of the 37 as he sat comfortably in the cockpit’s U-shaped seating for four.

In fact, Cafaro had outstretched legs and sported a Cheshire-cat grin, and the scene instantly illustrated this boat’s mission as a fun-at-sea vessel. I easily pictured us shooting across the Gulf Stream for conch fritters and Kalik in Bimini, and being back for 5 o’clock cocktails.

If you wish, the 37 could do an overnight in Bimini too. Her belowdecks space is admittedly narrow because of the boat’s 8-foot-6-inch beam, and headroom will require most average-size adults to do some ducking, but there is a berth for two all the way forward plus a single head. The amidships section has cozy, opposing settees. There’s also a two-burner electric cooktop should you desire to try your hand at meal preparation. Just add that air conditioning and heat, and she’d be comfortable for a couple for an evening.

But I would not be spending the evening on board. I was at a boat show and had to get back to working the docks. As Falk deftly brought the 37 alongside to let me hop off, a crowd gathered and gazed as I had when she first pulled up. Wide-eyed kids and adults pointed, commented and stared as a late-afternoon sun glistened off that metallic-color hull. “What’s that?” many inquired enthusiastically. “A Hunton 37,” I responded. One tiny tyke and future boat owner, for sure, looked up and said, “I like it!” Me too, me too.

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History of Hunton Power Boats

Hunton is a well-respected name in the boating world, originating in the United Kingdom and still proudly preserving its British heritage. The company was founded by Jeff Hunton in 1979 who was a dedicated racing driver, known for his strategic thinking and mathematical skills. Jeff leveraged these abilities to design high-performance boats, the first of which was created in his garage. He combined innovative design principles with a deep understanding of hydrodynamics to provide a unique proposition in the market.

Over the past four decades, Hunton has built an impressive reputation for handcrafted, high-performance luxury yachts. In 2011, Hunton moved its operations to Shalfleet, on the Isle of Wight, in order to expand production capabilities. This location only adds to the company's strong British identity, enabling it to deliver not just superior performance and innovative design, but also the refinement and comfort that distinguishes British craftsmanship.

In recent years, Hunton has continued to expand its operations, remaining true to its core ethos of excellence in design and build quality. The company is still based on the Isle of Wight, a testament to its commitment to British craftsmanship, and is considered one of the finest manufacturers of luxury performance yachts globally. Drawing on its British heritage and utilising some of the most skilled craftsmen in the country, Hunton continues to set the benchmark in the world of high-performance luxury boating.

Which models do Hunton produce?

Hunton produce a range of boats including the Hunton RS43 , Hunton XRS37 and Hunton XRS43 . For the full list of Hunton models currently listed on TheYachtMarket.com, see the model list in the search options on this page.

What types of boats do Hunton build?

Hunton manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Motoryacht , Sports day boat , Sport yacht , Cruiser and Day boat .

How much does a boat from Hunton cost?

Used boats from Hunton on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £47,900 GBP to £350,000 GBP with an average price of £197,000 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Hunton, for example the model, age and condition.

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company History

the Builder Hunton Yachts was founded in 1979 Jeff Antonom (Jeff Hunton) . Sam Hunton at the time was racing on motor yachts and came up with the idea to build their own high-speed vessels.

a year after the founding of the shipyard, which then became known as Hunton Powerboats , her first boat, Gazelle 23 , won the championship British Offshore Powerboat Championship that became a significant event and proof of the correctness of the chosen course.

In 1982 Antono joined by Philip Warner that their investment gave a new impetus to the development of the shipyard. In subsequent years, we developed 14 different designs of yachts and boats, from 7 to 13 metres and also 14-meter high-speed patrol boat.

Despite the fact that the boat was never intended for racing, they fit into the new class of the RYA, presented in 1980, and subsequently won more than one race, including 10 British Championships.

In 2009, the brand Hunton Powerboats was sold to a new group of investors financial crisis. Jeff Hunton was appointed Director of the new company, but resigned the position in 2013.

Hunton Powerboats was liquidated voluntarily in 2016. However, the brand with 40-year history revived in the face of new company Hunton Yachts Limited .

CEO Fiona Pool (Fiona Pool), who previously held the post of Executive Director of Goldman Sachs, explains the strategy Hunton Yachts "Yacht of the individual assemblies make up a significant portion of our production, and we are one of the few production sites, which can offer it."

Manufacturing

All models Hunton Powerboats were built at a private shipyard in Hampshire . After the transition of the brand and intellectual property of the newly formed company Hunton Yachts, the production was transferred to the shipyard companies Fibre Mechanics to Leamington Spa and Rib-X Ltd Leicestershire .

the Company is building >and design >high-speed motor yacht and boat >outboard motors >inflatable cushions, >racing and speed boats, as well as >tenders. Boats of new generation, for example, 16, 7-meter Hunton model H55 (XRS55), used epoxy and composite vacuum infusion method, ensuring durability and strength.

New boat company lovers combination of speed, luxury and modern design.

Updated Hunton Yachts collaborates with design studios, for example, with the London Quarterre , and other shipyards to offer cutting-edge solutions along with elegant British style. Thus, the models retain the original body shape developed by the founder of the shipyard.

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Founded in 2003, the company was named for 17th century Dutch boat builder Franz Timmerman who brought Dutch boat manufacturing techniques to Russia and co-founded the Russian navy. Timmerman Yachts has more than 1,000 employees working at the Moscow Shipyard.

Timmerman has delivered a number of semi-custom luxury yachts between 26-47 metres in length, including TM26 and Timmerman FD-51, designed by Francis Design Ltd. Other notable Timmerman yachts include Victoria M, Alexandra (now Latitude) and Olsten 125′.

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