Hunter 19-2 vs Marlow-Hunter 18
How do the Hunter 19-2 and Marlow-Hunter 18 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 | Marlow-Hunter 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 19.0 ft5.79 m | 18.3 ft5.59 m |
| Waterline length | 15.9 ft4.85 m | 16.5 ft5.03 m |
| Beam | 7.8 ft2.36 m | 7.2 ft2.19 m |
| Draft | 4.7 ft1.42 m | 4.3 ft1.32 m |
| Displacement | 2,000 lb907 kg | 836 lb379 kg |
| Ballast | —— | —— |
| Sail area | 167 ft²15.5 m² | 170 ft²15.8 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.83 | 30.65 |
| Displacement / Length | 221 | 83 |
| Comfort ratio | 12.0 | 5.5 |
| Capsize screening | 2.46 | 3.04 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Hunter 19-2 vs Marlow-Hunter 18: the short version
- The Hunter 19-2 is the larger boat at 19.0 ft5.79 m LOA versus 18.3 ft5.59 m for the Marlow-Hunter 18.
- The Hunter 19-2 is heavier, displacing about 139% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Marlow-Hunter 18 carries the more powerful rig (30.7 vs 16.8), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Hunter 19-2 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Hunter 19-2 rates better for offshore work (2.46 vs 3.04).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.