Hunt Yachts Ocean Series 63 Flybridge has an Express-style sistership now, and while the Express shares the legendary Hunt Deep-V hull, paired to twin Volvo 1350 IPS, this version is a bit sportier and a bit quicker. The Hunt 63 Express achieves speeds up to 33 knots. The yacht was commissioned by the Hinckley Service yard in Stuart, FL, and departed soon after with the owner at the helm bound for her homeport on Lake Erie.
The first 63 Express, aptly named Scarlet, was the owner’s choice for his Great Loop (and beyond) plans. With just 16’1”of air draft with the mast hinged down, most bridges won’t be a problem. The boat offers plenty of cruising comfort and can be easily handled by a couple. But for those who prefer to bring a captain or mate along, the 63 provides private crew quarters accessed from the aft deck or through the engine room.
When considering Hunt 63s, it’s apparent how different they can be in accommodating owner style and use. The newest 63 has a galley on the lower level, but a galley up forward, or aft, can be explored. Two dedicated en-suite cabins are located on the lower deck separated by a guest head and lower lounge that converts from a private space for morning coffee to overnight accommodation for two.
The constant with all the Hunts is the Hunt Deep-V, a hull design that serves commercial, military and recreational users. It has been tested in real time across a wide swath of conditions and speeds and has a substantive record of swift, stable and safe performance.
The new express is powered by twin 1,000-hp Volvo IPS1350 pod drives. Top speed is 33 knots, and the range at a fast cruising speed of 28 knots is 354 nm (with a ten percent fuel reserve). If you’re in a ‘what’s the hurry’ frame of mind, the maximum range can be 1,540 nm.
Hunt Yachts are supported by the service and warranty of The Hinckley Company, which acquired Hunt in 2013.
- LOA: 70’6”
- Beam: 18’
- Draft: 4’10”
- Disp.: 84,000 lbs.
- Fuel:1,070 gals.
- Water: 255 gals