LOCATION: KINGSTON, ONTARIO

In the 45 CC, Glenn Henderson and the Hunter Design Group have combined their design trademarks-like the backstay-less B&R rig and cockpit traveler arch-with a racy-looking house. The result is an easy-to-sail boat that's capable of extended cruising.

With a well proven track record as the "master" in center cockpit cruisers, the Hunter 45 Center Cockpit has been refined from volumes of customer feedback coupled with the design inspiration of Warren Luhrs and the Hunter Design Team. The focal point of a mid-cockpit cruiser is always the master stateroom, and Hunter delivers with more space and amenities than you would expect to find on some 50+ footers. However, it's evident that the rest of the boat has not been compromised in the process.

The salon, galley, nav station, and forward stateroom are all very well appointed, with each space comfortably balanced in the package. Above deck, Hunter includes some "ease of sailing" features that have become trademarks. The backstayless B & R rig and traveler arch are among the most prominent, with numerous smaller touches that don't reveal themselves until the boat is under way. The frosting on the cake is the surprisingly attractive profile.