2012 Hunter 50AC    

The 2012 Hunter 50AC (50 Aft Cockpit), "PENDING", is a spacious and well-equipped sailing yacht designed for comfortable cruising. She was built by Hunter Marine, a U.S.-based sailboat manufacturer known for producing innovative and user-friendly cruising yachts.Components aboard the Hunter 50 include Hunter's famous mainsheet traveler arch, backstayless B & R rig, a battened full roach main sail, and two headsail options: single self-tacking jib or self-tacking staysail with overlapping jib. A dual-ended mainsheet allows adjustments from both the cockpit and companionway, and all sheets and halyards end at the cockpit. Well equipped, including a cockpit enclosure, self tacking furling staysail & three electric winches. 

Key Features of the 2012 Hunter 50AC:

• Length Overall (LOA) :~49'11"
• LWL :~43'10"
• Length On Deck :~47'10"
• Beam :~14'9"
• Draft :~5'6" 
• Bridge Clearance :~63 ft
• Ballast :~12500 lb
• Displacement :~36,945 lbs
• Dry Weight :~29,406 lbs
• Windlass :~Electric Windlass
• Sail Area :~1,277 sq. ft.
• Engine :~Yanmar Diesel approx. 800 Hrs.
• Fuel Capacity :~162 gallons 1 tank, plastic
• Water Capacity :~194 gallons 2 tanks, plastic
• Holding Capacitiy :~52 gallons 2 tanks, plastic
• Cabins :~3, Cabin Headroom 6ft 9in
• Heads :~2
• Rigging :~3 Electric Winches with a Furling Mainsail and Genoa

Notable Features:

• Spacious Aft cockpit layout provides a large, open deck space that is great for socializing, entertaining, and easy maneuvering.
• Comfortable interior is roomy, with a full-beam master suite, open salon with large windows and a well-equipped galley, making it ideal for extended cruising or living aboard.
• B&R Rigging: Provides stability and ease of handling, reducing the need for a backstay.
• Modern Navigation & Electronics: Raymarine upgraded in 2021/2022.
• Dual Helm Stations provide great visibility and control, especially useful when docking or in tight quarters. 
• Yanmar Diesel Engine is known for its reliability and efficiency.
• The Hull Design balances speed, stability, and comfort, making it a capable offshore cruiser.
• Dinghy Davit added 2023
• Solar 400 Watts added 2023
• Washer/Dryer NEW!
• Kept in fresh water only until 2019! After 2nd owner purchased she was only in salt water 3 months out of the year.
• Hunter designed the 50AC with accessibility in mind, making routine maintenance (oil changes, impeller replacements, etc.) relatively easy compared to boats with more confined engine spaces. 

 Cockpit & Exterior Storage:

• Large cockpit lockers on both port and starboard sides for fenders, lines, and deck gear.
• Dedicated propane locker for safety.
• Lazarette storage at the stern—ideal for extra gear, tools, or even a small generator.
• Swim platform compartment for additional storage.

Interior Storage:

• Overhead cabinets and under-seat storage in the salon.
• Large pantry-style cabinets in the galley.
• Drawers & cupboards for cookware, utensils, and provisions.
• Galley has two refrigerators and two deep freezers.
• Space under floorboards for long-term provisioning or extra supplies.
• The deep bilge design provides extra space for spare parts, tools, and emergency gear.
• Large hanging lockers in cabins.
• Drawers and cabinets for clothing & personal items.
• Additional storage under the berth.
• Medicine cabinets and under-sink storage in both heads for toiletries and cleaning supplies.

EQUIPMENT:

RIGGING:

Boom Vang Reefing System, Dual Single Line Led Aft ICW Mast Height Internal Halyards Led To Cockpit Jib Furling System Jib, 95% Self Tacking, Furling w/Acrylic Suncover Mainsail, Full Roach w/Flaking System and Sail Cover Mainsheet Purchase System, Double Ended Mast, Selden®, B&R w/Fractional Sailplan Rigging Line Stoppers and Organizers, 2 Sets Traveler, Arch-Mounted for Mainsheet Winch Handles (2) Winches, (2) Rigging, 2-Speed Self Tailing, #46 Winch (1) at Port Helm, 2-Speed, Self-Tailing #54 Windex Wind Indicator 

DECK/ HULL :

Admiral Seat (seats 2) Aft Lounge Bench (seat 4) Aft Deck locker (2 one is for LPG tanks) Anchor Roller, Double Offset Anchor Well w/Space for Rode and Chain Anchor Windlass, Electric Bow Pulpit, Stainless Steel Cockpit Traveler Arch, Stainless Steel w/Mainsheet Traveler Deck Handrails, Stainless Steel Dorade Vents (2) Fresh Water Hook-Up, Dockside Hatches, (10) Opening Deck w/Screens HKT Kevlar Hull Reinforcement Hull, FRP/ Balsa Sandwich Above Waterline, Solid FRP bottom Hull,Structural Grid Reinforcement Keel, Shoal Draft Lifelines, Double w/Three Gates and Stainless Steel Stanchions Lockers, (2) Transom Storage LPG Tank Storage for (2) Bottles Mooring Cleats, (8) Stainless Steel Nonskid Deck Ports, (2) Fixed Ports, (6) Opening w/ Screens Rubrail, w/Stainless Steel Insert Rudder, Balanced Spade w/Stainless Steel Shaft Sail Locker, Fwd, w/Watertight Bulkhead Swim Platform w/Stainless Steel Telescoping Ladder Through Bolted Hull to Deck Joint w/Full Rubrail Through-Hull Fittings, All Bronze Below Waterline Windshield Fixed Ports

COCKPIT:

Bilge Pump, Manual Cockpit Traveler Arch, Stainless Steel w/Mainsheet Traveler Cockpit Table w/Corian®Top Helm Station w/ Lighted Compass and Stainless Steel Wheel Guard Halyard Tail Storage Wells Lewmar® Direct Drive Steering System Single Lever Engine Control Synthetic Teak in Cockpit and Swim Platform Transom Shower, Hot & Cold Winding Stairs to Transom Wheel Brake

FORWARD CABIN:

Cabin LED Lighting Designer Bedding Fabrics Electrical Outlets, AC and DC Hanging Lockers, (2) Cedar Lined Hatches, Deck, (2) Opening w/Screens Head, Private w/Vanity, Corian Countertop and Opening Hatch Mattress, Innerspring w/Bedding Package Seat, Dressing Shower Stall Compartment w/Sump Pump Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Storage Cabinet (1) Storage Drawers (5) Storage Shelving Storage Under Berth Vanity, Ensuite w/Karadon® Countertop and Storage Cabinets

AFT HEAD: 

Private Head w/Shower Stall Electrical Outlets, AC and DC Hooks, Chrome (2) Port Opening, Frosted Shower Stall w/Adjustable Shower Head, Seat and Sump Pump Storage Compartments (3) w/Mirror 

MAIN SALON: 

Accord Shades Cabin Lighting, LED Courtesy Floor Lighting Deck Side Windows, (4) Fixed w/Shades Deck Windshield Ports, (2) Fixed Deluxe Cushion/Fabric Package Dinette Table, High Gloss, Convertible to Berth Electrical Outlets, AC and DC Gloss Finish ÒWild CherryÓ Woodwork Handrails, Hardwood On Both Sides Hatches, (2) Deck, Opening w/Screens Leaf, Removable for High-Gloss Dinette Table Ottoman w/Wine Bottle Rack Storage Ports, (2) Hull, Fixed Selected Hardwood Trim Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Storage Lockers on Hull Sides Storage Cabinet and Space for Optional Washer/Dryer Storage Shelving

NAVIGATION STATION:

Simpli-Panel 12-Volt Switching System Adjustable Chart Light Chair, Custom Swiveling Chart Table, Opening Electrical Outlets, AC & DC and Phone Jack Space for Electronics Storage Cabinet, Plotting Gear Storage Cabinets

GALLEY:

Corian® Countertops w/Backsplash and Stainless Steel Grab Rails Hatch, (1) Deck, Opening Electrical Outlet, AC Faucet, Dual Function Chrome Pull Out Freezer, Top Opening Fresh Water System, Pressurized, Hot and Cold Microwave Range Hood w/ Light and Fan Refrigerator, Front-Opening, Stainless Steel Sinks, Double Stainless Steel w/ Cutting Board Storage Cabinets (3) Storage Drawers (7) Storage Shelving Stove, Three Burner LPG Gimbaled w/Oven Waste Bin, Built-In

AFT CABIN:

Berth w/Innerspring Mattress. Cabin LED Lighting Cedar Chest w/Storage Chaise Lounge Chair Desk (Starboard) Drawers (6) Electrical Outlets, AC and DC Walk-in Locker, Cedar-Lined w/Hanging Shelf, Full Length Mirror, Custom Locking Baskets (7) Headboard, Padded Karadon® End Tables (2) Lounge Bench Ports/Hatches (4/3) Opening w/Screens Vanity (port) w/Adjustable Mirror

SYSTEMS/ELECTRONICS:

12-Volt DC Electrical System w/Breaker Panel 75 HP Yanmar Diesel Auxiliary Engine w/Three Blade Propeller Alternator, 80-Amp Battery Box, Engine Start Battery Boxes, (3) House, Size 8D Battery Charger, 100-Amp Bilge Pump, Manual Bilge Pump, Electric Primary 1500 GPH Bilge Pump, Electric Secondary 4000 GPH w/Alarm Cable TV and Phone Jacks Engine Panel, Deluxe w/Gauges, Hour Meter and Alarm Fresh Water System, Pressurized, Hot and Cold Galvanic Isolator Gauges, Tank for Fuel, Water, and Waste Lights, Deck and Anchor Navigation Light Package NMMA Certification On All Systems Propane Gas System for Cooking Raymarine® ST-60 Speed and Depth Shore Power System, 240 Volt w/Isolation Transformer and Cord Stereo, Bose®3.2.1® Entertainment System Sump Pumps, Shower VHF Radio w/DSC and Stainless Steel Antenna Waste Holding Tank w/Macerator Pump Water Heaters, (2) 39 Gallons Total X-Change-R® Oil Change System

GENERAL SAFETY: 

Air Horn Anchor and Line Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors Emergency Tiller Fire Extinguishers, (3) Handheld Fire Extinguishing System, Automatic In Engine Room Fog Bell GFI Receptacles Hand-Held Flares High-Bilge Water Alarm and Pump Life Jackets (8) NMMA Certification On All Systems Reference Book, Chapmans Piloting Throwable Flotation Cushion.

PERFECT IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Long-term liveaboard comfort

• Coastal and offshore cruising

• A vessel designed for ease of handling with features like in-mast furling, electric winches, and a large cockpit

Overall, the Hunter 50AC is a popular choice because it blends comfort, performance, and ease of use—whether for weekend sailing, long-distance cruising, or full-time liveaboard life. Turnkey and ready to go wherever your heart desires! Make your appointment today to view!