[3] The design was built by Hunter Marine in the United States between 1988 and 1992.

[1][2][4] The Hunter 30-2 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass.

It has a fractional sloop rig, a slightly raked stem, a walk-through reverse transom, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed wing keel.

[1][2] The design was factory delivered with a shower and hot water tank, double sinks, oven and stove top, and an icebox, as standard equipment.

[3] The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 183 with a high of 191 and low of 174.