[1][4] The boat was built by Hunter Marine in the United States between 1997 and 2005, but it is now out of production.

[1][4][5] The Hunter 260 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass.

It is a fractional B&R rigged sloop, with a transom-hung rudder and a folding centerboard keel.

[1][4] The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.

[1][4] The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 213 with a high of 220 and low of 206.