Hunter 35' 356
"JoJo Dancer 2"
JoJo Dancer 2—a 2003 Hunter 356 2 Cabin 2 Head with walk through transom, designed for family-friendly coastal cruising. Enjoy luxurious comfort, effortless handling, and innovative features like In Mast Furling in a large cockpit, making this sailboat perfect for both novice and seasoned sailors.
Highlights & Features
2024 Water Heater and By-Pass Plumbing replaced Fresh Water Pump replaced 2023 Cockpit Canvas Inspected and Serviced, Adding Grab handles on Dodger upgraded Solenoid Replaced on Fresh Water Head replaced 2022 90' G4 5/16 replaced 200' 5/8 3 Strand replaced Shackles and Lewmar Anchor Swivel replaced 2021 Main and Jib inspected Winter Cover inspected Bottom Refurbished Barrier Coat Interlux interptotect 2000E Ablative Coat Dinette Table Upgrade Full Battery Replacement 1 Duel Purpose marine group 27 3 Deep Cycle marine Group 27 Anchor Replaced 35lb cast Manganese Lewmar Delta Anchor And Much More!
Overview
Step aboard JoJo Dancer 2, a 2003 Hunter 356 sailboat, designed for those who seek coastal adventures and effortless sailing. Known for delivering high-quality cruising sailboats, Hunter crafted the 356 with a focus on comfort, practicality, and ease of handling, making it perfect for family outings and extended port-to-port cruising.
This well-maintained sailboat features heat and air conditioning to keep you comfortable year-round, and a well-equipped galley with refrigeration, ensuring supplies stay fresh during your voyages. Thoughtfully designed for single-handed or short-handed sailing, the Hunter 356 includes a furling mainsail and all lines led to the cockpit, making this vessel a breeze to handle even when sailing solo. The solar panel provides reliable power away from shore, while the windlass enables easy anchoring wherever you choose to drop anchor.
Hunter's signature B&R rig with swept-back spreaders eliminates the need for a backstay, enhancing downwind performance and simplifying sail handling. The spacious interior is ideal for families or friends, with a bright, open saloon, generous galley, and comfortable sleeping quarters, all crafted for a luxurious experience on the water.
Key Features:
• Comfort: Heat and air conditioning for all-season cruising
• Galley: Refrigeration keeps provisions chilled for extended trips
• Single-Handed Sailing: Furling main and cockpit-led rigging for easy handling
• Sustainable Power: Solar panel keeps batteries charged off-grid
• Effortless Anchoring: Windlass for stress-free anchoring
The JoJo Dancer 2 combines the best of Hunter’s innovative design with practical cruising features, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy coastal adventures in comfort and style. Don’t miss out on this exceptional vessel—your next journey awaits!
Specifications
Dimensions
Details
Performance
Weight
Tank Capacities
Registration
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Engines
Full Details
Hull
Keel info:
Antimonious Lead Keel (hardened), attached w/ stainless steel keelboats.
Kevlar:
Kevlar layup in forward section of hull extending back to the keel sump
Rudder:
Composite construction, light, strong, impervious to corrosion
PHRF racing handicap:
141 (high of 150; low of 135)
Hull / Deck Joint:
H356 has outward turned flanges at the deck and hull with exact fit
* 3M 5200 sealant is evenly spread
* Clamped and then through-bolted around the entire deck
* Extra epoxy laid down at the the chainplates.
Bottom Paint:
2021: two (2) coats Interlux Micron Extra SPC (Blue)
2023: two (2) coats Interlux Micron Extra SPC (Black)
Ground Tackle
Windlass:
Simpson Lawrence Sprint Atlantic
Gypsy:
RC172 (seven chain pockets): YES this one !
Chain:
5/16” G4 (90’, new: 2022)
Rode:
5/8” (200’, new: 2022)
(Simpson Lawrence says 9/16” 3 strand with +/- 1/8”)
Anchor:
Galvanized Fixed Plow Anchor (35 lb. Lewmar, new: 2021)
Sailplan
Sail Areas (actual):
Main (furling model): 384 sq. ft.
P: 44’ 11” (13.66 m.)
E: 16’ (4.876 m.)
Jib (110%): 295 sq. ft.
I: 44’10” (13.66 m.)
J: 13’ 2” (4.01 m.)
Total: 679 sq. ft.
Mainsail Furling & Reefing System:
Selden Furlin’
Jib Furling System:
Profurl
(furling line replaced: 2022 (5/16”)
SA/DISP: 22.24
Displacement Length (x 100): 221
Misc Sailboat Calculations:
S.A./Disp: 20.03
Bal./Disp: 36.14
Disp./Len.: 217.00
Engine
Yanmar Model 3GM30F with manual
27 HP
Serial #: (E) 31792
The continuous rating is 3400 RPM (80% is approx. 2700 RPM)
The maximum rating is 3600 RPMs (80% is approx. 2900 RPM)
Freshwater (closed) cooling system capacity: 3.6 Qt (.9 gal.) (3.4L)
Engine Oil:
Shell Rotella 15W-40 used in Engine:
Oil Capacity (Oil Pan): Full 2.75 Qt (2.6L) (minimum effective: 1.7 Q (1.6L)
Transmission:
Kanzaki, Model: KM2P
Serial #: 02796
Gear Ratio: 2.62
Oil: SAE 20/30 HD
Oil quantity: .32 Quart (.3 Liter)
Prop:
Martec RH16DX11PX1
Prop Shaft Diameter (for Zincs)
1”
Yanmar Engine Fuel Consumption per hour
3GM30
2200 RPM .4 GPH
2400 RPM .6 GPH
2800 RPM .9 GPH
3000 RPM 1.1 GPH
3200 RPM 1.3 GPH
3400 RPM 1.6 GPH
3600 RPM 1.8 GPH
Batteries
Running Rigging
Main Traveler Lines: (2)
5/16” (8mm)
26’ (x 2)
“LS”
White (consider some other solid color in future?)
Small Eye & Bare End
Main Furling Line (Clew Outhaul)
3/8” (9.5mm)
42’
“LS”
Color: TBD (currently white w/ small blue fleck)
Bare End (?) & Bare End (probably small eye & bare end) - Check !
Main Halyard:
7/16” (11mm)
126’
“XLS Extra”
Blue
Headboard Shackle & Bare end
Mainsheet
3/8” (9.5mm)
80’
“XLS”
Blue Fleck
Small Eye & Bare end
Jib Halyard:
3/8” (9.5mm)
112’
“XLS”
Red
Small Eye (??) & Bare End
Jib Sheets: (2)
7/16” (11mm)
“LS”
45’ (x 2)
Red Fleck
Bare End & Bare End
Spinnaker Halyard
3/8” (9.5mm)
115’
“XLS”
Black (or TBD)
Snap Shackle NF11000s & Bare End
Spinnaker Sheets: (2)
3/8” (9.5mm)
80’ (x 2)
“LS”
Black Fleck (or TBD)
Bare End & Bare End
Boom Topping Lift
5/16” (8mm)
110’
Upgrades
UPGRADES Prior to 2020
Lewmar Folding Helm Wheel
Glomex Analog / Digital TV Antenna
Solar array:
Kyocera 260w Solar Panel
Blur Sky Energy Solar Boost 3000i Charge Controller
Quiet Flush Electric Freshwater 17” Head:
Jabsco Model 37045 series
Replaced A/C & Heat pump:
Webasto FCF-16000
Reupholstered cockpit cushion covers
UPGRADES in 2020
Raymarine Axiom 9 MFD Chart plotter mounted in new NavPod
Raymarine Quantum Q24W Radar CHIRP Radome w/ WiFi
Sony Stereo speakers in cockpit arch
UPGRADES in 2021
Main Sail & Jib inspected & serviced by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.
Winter Cover inspected & serviced by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.
Bottom refurbished
Crushed walnut shell blasted: Glen Billings/Billings Basting, Glastonbury, CT
Preparations & Painting: Pilots Point crew
Barrier coats: Interlux InterPtotect 2000E
Ablative coats: Interlux Micron Extra (Blue 5690)
LED replacement lights in cabin (partial)
Dinette table
Lagun table mount system https://www.lagunusa.com
EUDE table top TW5050
Jabsco Accumulator Tank
Shower Sump Pump rebuilt
Jabsco bilge pump replaced
Float switch replaced
Television replaced: (Supersonic SC-2412)
AC/DC 24” LED w/ built in DVD player
w/ Amazon Firestick
w/ USB Firestick power adaptor to enable Firestick to operate on DC power
Full BATTERY bank replacement
(1) Dual Purpose Marine Group 27
(3) Deep Cycle Marine Group 27
New ANCHOR
Lewmar Self Launching Delta Anchor
Galvanized Cast Manganese Steel
35 Lbs.
(older 22 lb. Delta is now backup anchor stored in aft locker)
UPGRADES in 2022
Anchor Chain & Rode
90’ G4 5/16
200’ 5/8 3 strand
New shackles & Lewmar Anchor Swivel
Bilge Pump: Rule model 27DA (12 volts) 1100 GPH
Bilge Pump Float Switch: Rule-A-Matic Plus Model 40A
UPGRADES in 2023
all Cockpit Canvas (Bimini, Dodger, Connector) inspected & serviced by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.
Grab handles for Exterior of Dodger designed, fabricated and installed by Sail Repair & Canvas Co.
Stereo update Fusion MS-RA70NSX, linked to Axiom MFD
Solenoid replaced for Freshwater Electric Head supply line
UPGRADES in 2024
New “continuous fuler” line replaced
New 2nd LP Gas tank
New Hot Water Heater, added new by-pass plumbing
New Fresh Water Pump (Jabsco Par-Max HD5 Freshwater Pump)
Added Sirius/XM Satellite Radio Antenna
Engine pick up strainer filter (metal) replaced
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