Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 25 Messing About

Messing About

Messing About is a beautiful 2011 Surfhunter 25 Center Console built by Hunt Yachts. This design is a remarkable vessel that embodies both elegance and performance. With an overall length of 25 feet, this boat features a robust fiberglass Deep Vull hull design, ensuring a smooth and stable ride on the water in all conditions.

Powered by a powerful 300 hp Volvo D4-300 inboard engine, this boat is equipped for both casual cruising and offshore adventure. The engine's V Drive configuration and bronze 3-blade propeller enhance its efficiency and maneuverability. The Surfhunter 25 includes a well-appointed head w/ shower, making it perfect for day trips or longer excursions. The thoughtful layout and quality craftsmanship make this boat a joy to navigate. Whether you're cruising with friends or enjoying a peaceful day on the water, Messing About is ready to deliver unforgettable experiences for you and your family.

Messing About is offered for sale by her original and very experienced Chesapeake Bay owner. Notable features of this unique Center Console include the following:

• Custom wide T Top


• Garmin Plotter/Radar


• Head Compartment


• Removable Transom Seat


• Varnished Teak bow table, removable


• Bow seating w/ filler platform and cushion


• Navy blue topsides


• Volvo inboard diesel engine

Hull & Deck Construction

The deck layout features bow seating with a removable table, forward facing console seat, helm and companion pedestal seats and aft facing double bench. The starboard side door provides entry to the head compartment.

DECK CONSTRUCTION

• E-glass fabric with foam-core


• Molded non-skid pattern


• Transom Door


• Removable transom seat, ss base w/ upholstered cushions


• Teak swim platform with S.S. swim ladder


• Anchor locker in foredeck with hatch


• Bow Table varnished Teak w/ pedestal. Removable


• Bow seating filler platform w/ cushion


• Bow chocks (2) Stainless Steel


• Cleats (4) pull-up S.S. 8" cleats & (1) 10" bow cleat


• Cockpit covering boards varnished Teak


• Console w. head compartment


• Lewmar portlight in port side of head console compartment


• Rod holders


• Rod storage


• Rod storage under-gunwale


• S.S. deck: water, fuel & waste fills


• Self-bailing cockpit with guttered hatches


• Stamoid covers for all seating areas including the helm dash.


• Stern tow eyes


• Teak ensign staff - varnished


• Toe rail varnished Teak


• T-Top


• Windscreen

HULL CONSTRUCTION

• Solid E-glass bottom laminate below the waterline


• Foam-cored topsides


• Foam cored deck


• Vinylester barrier coat below waterline


• Stand-Up Head


• Flag blue Awlgrip topsides

Mechanical

• Volvo Penta Dhp inboard diesel engine (616 hours)


• 100 fuel / 15 water tankage


• Jackshaft from engine to transom drive assembly


• Volvo Throttle & Shifter control controls


• Hydraulic Steering


• Bow Thruster, Sleipner Side Power


• Analog engine gauges


• Electric engine compartment access


• Sound Down composite sound-reduction insulation in engine compartment

Electrical & Systems

• Insulated box with drain under forward facing console seat


• Draining boxes bow seating lockers


• Lift out storage/fish box bow deck


• Sink & fresh water pump, transom


• Circulating Bait Well transom


• Marine toilet with Y-valve and holding tank


• Sink in shower compartment


• Light in head compartment


• Running lights


• Underwater lights transom (2)


• Bilge pumps 1100 GPH aft, 2000 GPH forward


• Batteries (2) 12-volt


• Battery charger 110 volt


• 12V outlet at helm


• Horn


• Blower


• Bow Thruster


• Lewmar anchor windlass w/ anchor, chain and rope rode

Helm & Navigation

• Helm console with varnished teak panel


• Adjustable helm and companion seats w/ flip bolsters


• Wood steering wheel


• Varnished teak engine-instrument pod


• S.S. drink holder


• Aluminum flip-up/ fold down footrest


• Ritchie compass


• Switch panels


• 12 volt breakers on dash panel


• Engine gauges, Tach, engine hr. meter, fuel gauge, engine temp. & oil pressure


• Garmin (16" touch screen) GPS Chartplotter & radar


• Garmin 200 VHF transceiver


• ACR remote control spot light