Hunter 19-1 vs Hunter 280
How do the Hunter 19-1 and Hunter 280 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Hunter 19-1 | Hunter 19-1 | Hunter 280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 18.7 ft5.69 m | 27.8 ft8.46 m |
| Waterline length | 14.6 ft4.44 m | 23.6 ft7.19 m |
| Beam | 7.3 ft2.23 m | 9.6 ft2.94 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 1,250 lb567 kg | 6,500 lb2,948 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 2,100 lb953 kg |
| Sail area | 156 ft²14.5 m² | 338 ft²31.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 21.51 | 15.53 |
| Displacement / Length | 180 | 221 |
| Comfort ratio | 8.6 | 19.8 |
| Capsize screening | 2.72 | 2.06 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.1 | 6.5 |
Hunter 19-1 vs Hunter 280: the short version
- The Hunter 280 is the larger boat at 27.8 ft8.46 m LOA versus 18.7 ft5.69 m for the Hunter 19-1.
- The Hunter 280 is heavier, displacing about 420% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Hunter 19-1 carries the more powerful rig (21.5 vs 15.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Hunter 280 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Hunter 280 rates better for offshore work (2.06 vs 2.72).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.