Hunter 19-2 vs Marlow-Hunter 22
How do the Hunter 19-2 and Marlow-Hunter 22 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 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 19.0 ft5.79 m | 21.3 ft6.50 m |
| Waterline length | 15.9 ft4.85 m | 18.8 ft5.71 m |
| Beam | 7.8 ft2.36 m | 7.9 ft2.41 m |
| Draft | 4.7 ft1.42 m | 3.5 ft1.07 m |
| Displacement | 2,000 lb907 kg | 1,700 lb771 kg |
| Ballast | —— | 500 lb227 kg |
| Sail area | 167 ft²15.5 m² | 215 ft²20.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.83 | 24.15 |
| Displacement / Length | 221 | 115 |
| Comfort ratio | 12.0 | 8.5 |
| Capsize screening | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.3 | 5.8 |
Hunter 19-2 vs Marlow-Hunter 22: the short version
- The Marlow-Hunter 22 is the larger boat at 21.3 ft6.50 m LOA versus 19.0 ft5.79 m for the Hunter 19-2.
- The Hunter 19-2 is heavier, displacing about 18% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Marlow-Hunter 22 carries the more powerful rig (24.2 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 2.65).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.