Hunter HC 50 vs Marlow-Hunter 47
How do the Hunter HC 50 and Marlow-Hunter 47 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Hunter HC 50 | Hunter HC 50 | Marlow-Hunter 47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 50.0 ft15.24 m | 50.5 ft15.39 m |
| Waterline length | 45.0 ft13.72 m | 44.7 ft13.62 m |
| Beam | 15.0 ft4.57 m | 15.0 ft4.57 m |
| Draft | 5.8 ft1.78 m | 5.5 ft1.68 m |
| Displacement | 18,000 lb8,165 kg | 36,000 lb16,329 kg |
| Ballast | 5,600 lb2,540 kg | 12,500 lb5,670 kg |
| Sail area | 1,274 ft²118.4 m² | —— |
| SA / Displacement | 29.68 | — |
| Displacement / Length | 88 | 180 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.2 | 32.5 |
| Capsize screening | 2.29 | 1.82 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Hunter HC 50 vs Marlow-Hunter 47: the short version
- The Marlow-Hunter 47 is the larger boat at 50.5 ft15.39 m LOA versus 50.0 ft15.24 m for the Hunter HC 50.
- The Marlow-Hunter 47 is heavier, displacing about 100% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- The Marlow-Hunter 47 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Marlow-Hunter 47 rates better for offshore work (1.82 vs 2.29).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.