Hunter 19-2 vs Hunter 280
How do the Hunter 19-2 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 19-2 | Hunter 19-2 | Hunter 280 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 19.0 ft5.79 m | 27.8 ft8.46 m |
| Waterline length | 15.9 ft4.85 m | 23.6 ft7.19 m |
| Beam | 7.8 ft2.36 m | 9.6 ft2.94 m |
| Draft | 4.7 ft1.42 m | 5.0 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 2,000 lb907 kg | 6,500 lb2,948 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 2,100 lb953 kg |
| Sail area | 167 ft²15.5 m² | 338 ft²31.4 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.83 | 15.53 |
| Displacement / Length | 221 | 221 |
| Comfort ratio | 12.0 | 19.8 |
| Capsize screening | 2.46 | 2.06 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.3 | 6.5 |
Hunter 19-2 vs Hunter 280: the short version
- The Hunter 280 is the larger boat at 27.8 ft8.46 m LOA versus 19.0 ft5.79 m for the Hunter 19-2.
- The Hunter 280 is heavier, displacing about 225% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Hunter 19-2 carries the more powerful rig (16.8 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 2.46).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.