The 1994 Hunter Legend 40.5 “Kaija” is a classic American-built cruising sailboat located in Salinas, United States, ideally set up for Caribbean adventures or coastal liveaboard life. This well-maintainedsloop features a reliable Yanmar 50 hp diesel engine, a 7/8 fractional rigged sail plan, and updated standing rigging and sail controls, giving you the performance, ease of handling, and peace of mind youneed to go sailing right away. Below decks you’ll find a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior with quality systems upgrades, spacious accommodations, and plenty of storage — perfect for weeks at sea or extended cruising. Withupgrades like new life raft, solar power and modern electronics already installed, “Kaija” offers the kind of turnkey readiness that seasoned cruisers and liveaboard couples both appreciate.This Hunter combines classic cruising capability with modern safety and comfort features, making her a compelling choice for anyone serious about exploring the islands, living aboard, or turning their sailingdreams into reality, all from a solid platform with proven reputation and practical sailing performance.Dining table was removed and a new compression post fabricated, giving the saloon a spacious modern open layout with a settee that can comfortably sit 4-6 adults. The aft master stateroom includes an oversized berth that can sleep 3. Full starboard aft head has full walk through from stateroom to galley/ saloon as well as an entrance from the galley on the port side. Galley Stove: Gimballed Princess 3-burner range with oven in good condition● LPG regulator recently serviced● Uses propane fuel● Supplied from a dedicated self-draining locker● New tank, solenoid, and supply hose installed● Shut-off located at dedicated locker● Refrigerator & Freezer: 12V Adler Barbour system● Top-loading freezer● Front and top-loading refrigerator● Seals replaced (Spring 2025)● Compressor serviced with full refrigerant replacement (Winter 2024)Deck & Equipment ● Ground Tack: 1 x 45 lb Bruce Claw with 300 ft rode, 75 ft 3/9” galvanized chain new in 2025. 1 x 45 lb Manson Supreme with 200 ft rode, 30 ft 5/16” galvanized chain. Dinghy anchor JetLogic Grapnel Folding● Anchor System 3.3 lb folding anchor with f25’ marine rode with in line buoy in nylon storage bag● Windlass: 12V Maxwell 800● Bow Anchor Roller: Dual Anchor Roller, brand unknown, with rollers replaced 2025● Dodger and Bimini: Sunbrella fabric Bimini with Eisenglass paneled dodger and side window covers approx. 7 ft headroom under● Cockpit Cushions: Dri-Fast single seat cushions with textiline fabric● Fenders and Dock Lines: Assorted● Bow and Stern Pulpit and Rails with ¼” Dyneema lifelines and gates: New 2025 with safety netting● Swim Ladder to Sugar Scoop (no swim deck)● Life Raft: New Wave Guardian MK IV TO 4-man life raft with type A Emergency Pack, custom deckmount, and hydrostatic release installed on deck. Inspected September 2024.● Dinghy Dahvits: Forespar Nova Dahvits, with new rail mount assemblies installed Summer 2025● Jacklines: running from cockpit to bow, port and starboard sides, installed 2025Electronics & Navigation ● Raymarine E95 Multifunction display● Raymarine p70 autopilot control head● Raymarine i60 wind display● Raymarine i50 depth instrument● Ritchie powerdamp compassAssociated Gauges and Instruments/ other:● AIS650- Type B● Evolution EV1 compass: Type 1 rotary driven autopilot unit with ACU200 autopilot computer● i60 Masthead wind vane transducer (wired directly to control head) ● sr150: Sirius weather● Primary VHF is a Standard Horizon Explorer with CMP30 at helm. It was sent in for MMSI reprogramming (as well as AIS) in 2025. Secondary handheld ICOM IC-M36 VHF is also included. New VHF antenna and wind instrument installed Fall 2024.● ST600 Speed and distance control head and transducer (require an adapter installed to work withmultifunction display- not yet acquired or installed)● Globalfix V6 EPIRB Installed Fall 2024 below deck beside companionway● Bluetooth capable stereo deck at nv desk and JBL speakers installed in cockpit 2025● Search light is high powered rechargeable LED handheld lightElectrical, Power & Plumbing ● Battery Bank: 600 ah LifePO4 24V Lithium house battery bank which also powers the electric windlass purchased and installed 2025● Wind Power: 500W 12V wind turbine with dedicated MPPT charger aboard. The wind turbine has not yet been installed but a mounting ball has been installed on the stern and a stainless-steel pole cut to length for the installation of the wind turbine purchased 2025● Generator: Predator 2000W super quiet gasoline powered generator purchased 2025● Solar: 2 x 195w bifacial Eco-worthy solar panels installed over the dinghy dahvits● Solar was professionally installed with 6 & 10 AWG, fed into a 10A 4 string combiner box with space for 2 more panel expansion in the future, solar charges the lithium house battery bank with a 30 amp app controlled VEVOR MPPT charge controller, battery levels are monitored with an app controlled Victron smart shunt, and power is inverted to AC with a VEVOR Pure Sine Wave 3500 watt inverter, switch between AC and DC at the rotary switch in the cockpit battery locker● AC Power System: AC shore power charges the house batteries with an 80A VEVOR RV converter and a NOCO 2A 12V trickle charger keeps the (new inV starting battery topped off. Underway charging from the 80A alternator (new in 2025) is achieved via a Victron Orion Smart DC-DC 50A charger that tops off the house bank through the starting battery and allows for battery monitoring of both battery systems. AC Shore power is 120V 30A. A new 50 ft 125V 30A shore power cord was purchased in 2025.● Diesel: single 40-gallon aluminum tank beneath port lazarette locker● Water: 4 tanks, 110-gallon total, 30-gal plastic below V berth, below port and starboard saloon soles 20 gal each plastic, beneath starboard lazarette locker 40 gal plastic.● Holding: below sole by nav desk 35-gal aluminum● Air Conditioner: 16,000 BTU (saloon) and 7,000 BTU (master cabin) Engine & Mechanical ● Manual Bilge Pump: Whale Gusher 10, refurbished 2024 17GPM● Electric Bilge Pump: Rule 1500 with automatic switch, spare on board, both new in 2025● Steering: Edson 40” Stainless Steel Destroyer: Chain to cable over sheave steering with Delrin type upper and lower bearings● Bow Thruster: 2015 Vetus 12V with joystick control at wheel powered by starting battery● Emergency Tiller: arm in starboard cockpit locker operates radial drive wheel from cockpit sole for emergency steering● Fire Extinguishers: 3 x new ABYC compliant fire extinguishers installed Summer 2024 Model: KIDDE● Mariner 110 Fire Extinguishers Type 5-B● Smoke and CO2 Detectors: Smoke detector added at nav station, 2 x CO2 detectors added to cabins 2024● Summer 2024Sails & Rigging ● Sail Plan: 7/8 fractional rigged sloop with slab reef mainsail● Spar: Deck stepped with compression post- US Spars anodized aluminum spar with double spreaders● Standing Rigging: 1 x 19 stainless steel wire with Stalok swaged ends. Manufactured 2025 by US Spars.● Chain plates professionally inspected, standing rigging installed and tensioned by Rhino Rigging, Florida 2025● Main Sail: 3 reef Dacron made by Haarstick Sailmakers 2005 (third reef installed by Mack Sails 2025: all sails inspected and repaired, found in serviceable condition with multiple seasons of use remaining) with Sunbrella fabric Mack Stack Pack● Genoa: Haarstick Sailmakers dacron sale- 120% with Hood Furler● Spinnaker: 2003 Doyle UPS asymmetrical spinnaker on a Facnor SGD 2000 Furler, new furling line and blocks installed 2025, Forespar telescopic aluminum whisker pole (new pad eye installed on mast 2025)● Winches: 3 x Lewmar winches (2 x ST48, 1 x ST30) all professionally serviced 2025Other ● Starlink● Water filter