Hunter 19-1 vs Hunter 45 DS
How do the Hunter 19-1 and Hunter 45 DS 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 45 DS | Hunter 19-1 | Hunter 45 DS | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 18.7 ft5.69 m | 44.8 ft13.66 m |
| Waterline length | 14.6 ft4.44 m | 39.2 ft11.94 m |
| Beam | 7.3 ft2.23 m | 14.5 ft4.42 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 6.5 ft1.98 m |
| Displacement | 1,250 lb567 kg | 22,937 lb10,404 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 7,238 lb3,283 kg |
| Sail area | 156 ft²14.5 m² | 833 ft²77.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 21.51 | 16.51 |
| Displacement / Length | 180 | 170 |
| Comfort ratio | 8.6 | 24.6 |
| Capsize screening | 2.72 | 2.04 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.1 | 8.4 |
Hunter 19-1 vs Hunter 45 DS: the short version
- The Hunter 45 DS is the larger boat at 44.8 ft13.66 m LOA versus 18.7 ft5.69 m for the Hunter 19-1.
- The Hunter 45 DS is heavier, displacing about 1735% 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 16.5), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Hunter 45 DS scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Hunter 45 DS rates better for offshore work (2.04 vs 2.72).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.