This year's Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show will showcase the latest launch from Hunter Marine, the Hunter 41, January 9-18 at Reliant Center. This beautiful new cruiser combines the luxury comfort you expect with the on-the-water confidence you demand.

The Hunter 41 sports the signature B & R rig for ease of sailing and a new slippery hull from Glenn Henderson, Hunter's head designer. The new 41 incorporates many of the hull design innovations from Hunter's larger boats in a more compact size. A Bow Hollow and Stern Reflex are performance enhancers taken from the latest racing craft and adapted to give a larger cruiser a lift in speed.

The deck layout is arranged to maximize space and comfort and allow for short-handed sailing. A new Whitlock® pedestal provides more space for electronics and more room to move around the cockpit. A massive sail locker can house the propane tanks and optional generator with room to spare.

Accommodations are spacious and luxurious in the Hunter 41. The master cabin is aft with a real queen size inner spring mattress and plenty of storage, while the guest suite with a double inner spring mattress includes a private head, shower and vanity. The aft head doubles as day head and offers a separate stall shower. The Corian® covered galley is well thought-out and includes separate stainless steel refrigerator and freezer, double stainless sink and a dual range with oven. A lighted dishware compartment complete with the dishes is standard as is the microwave.

Hunter's engineers have utilized every inch of space and it really shows in the salon. A u-shaped convertible dinette and opposing sofa will comfortably seat 8 and the large navigation station will hold all the current electronics. Options like a flat-panel television and Bose® stereo will enhance the experience aboard.

The breathtaking Hunter 41 is ideal for year-round vacations for you and your family. To see this extraordinary boat for yourself, visit the 2004 Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show.