Hunter 28 vs Marieholm 28 (281)
How do the Hunter 28 and Marieholm 28 (281) compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Hunter 28 
Marieholm 28 (281) | Hunter 28 | Marieholm 28 (281) | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.0 ft8.54 m | 28.1 ft8.56 m |
| Waterline length | 24.2 ft7.37 m | 23.6 ft7.20 m |
| Beam | 10.5 ft3.20 m | 9.7 ft2.94 m |
| Draft | 3.8 ft1.14 m | 4.9 ft1.50 m |
| Displacement | 7,400 lb3,357 kg | 8,378 lb3,800 kg |
| Ballast | 2,800 lb1,270 kg | 3,417 lb1,550 kg |
| Sail area | 399 ft²37.1 m² | 452 ft²42.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.81 | 17.53 |
| Displacement / Length | 234 | 284 |
| Comfort ratio | 19.7 | 25.3 |
| Capsize screening | 2.16 | 1.90 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Average used price | — | €9,800 |
Hunter 28 vs Marieholm 28 (281): the short version
- The Hunter 28 and Marieholm 28 (281) are close in length (28.0 ft8.54 m vs 28.1 ft8.56 m ).
- The Marieholm 28 (281) is heavier, displacing about 13% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Marieholm 28 (281) carries the more powerful rig (17.5 vs 16.8), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Marieholm 28 (281) scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Marieholm 28 (281) rates better for offshore work (1.90 vs 2.16).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.