Hunter 170 vs Marlow-Hunter 33
How do the Hunter 170 and Marlow-Hunter 33 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Hunter 170 | Hunter 170 | Marlow-Hunter 33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 17.1 ft5.21 m | 33.5 ft10.21 m |
| Waterline length | 12.1 ft3.68 m | 29.4 ft8.97 m |
| Beam | 7.0 ft2.13 m | 11.5 ft3.51 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 5.5 ft1.68 m |
| Displacement | 478 lb217 kg | 12,400 lb5,625 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 3,459 lb1,569 kg |
| Sail area | 134 ft²12.4 m² | 454 ft²42.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 35.07 | 13.56 |
| Displacement / Length | 121 | 217 |
| Comfort ratio | 4.1 | 24.2 |
| Capsize screening | 3.58 | 1.99 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 4.7 | 7.3 |
Hunter 170 vs Marlow-Hunter 33: the short version
- The Marlow-Hunter 33 is the larger boat at 33.5 ft10.21 m LOA versus 17.1 ft5.21 m for the Hunter 170.
- The Marlow-Hunter 33 is heavier, displacing about 2494% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Hunter 170 carries the more powerful rig (35.1 vs 13.6), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Marlow-Hunter 33 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Marlow-Hunter 33 rates better for offshore work (1.99 vs 3.58).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.