Hunter 19 (Europa) vs Lightning
How do the Hunter 19 (Europa) and Lightning compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Hunter 19 (Europa) 
Lightning | Hunter 19 (Europa) | Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 19.0 ft5.78 m | 19.0 ft5.79 m |
| Waterline length | 17.2 ft5.24 m | 15.3 ft4.65 m |
| Beam | 6.1 ft1.87 m | 5.0 ft1.51 m |
| Draft | 3.0 ft0.91 m | 5.0 ft1.51 m |
| Displacement | 1,501 lb681 kg | 700 lb318 kg |
| Ballast | 750 lb340 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 152 ft²14.1 m² | 189 ft²17.6 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 18.55 | 38.36 |
| Displacement / Length | 132 | 88 |
| Comfort ratio | 11.7 | 7.8 |
| Capsize screening | 2.15 | 2.23 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 5.6 | 5.2 |
Hunter 19 (Europa) vs Lightning: the short version
- The Hunter 19 (Europa) and Lightning are close in length (19.0 ft5.78 m vs 19.0 ft5.79 m ).
- The Hunter 19 (Europa) is heavier, displacing about 114% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Lightning carries the more powerful rig (38.4 vs 18.6), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Hunter 19 (Europa) scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Hunter 19 (Europa) rates better for offshore work (2.15 vs 2.23).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.