Hunter 450
LOA
13.72m (45.0ft)
Beam
4.27m (14.0ft)
Displacement
10,886kg (23,999lbs)
Year
2001–2006
Manufacturer
Hunter
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 13.72 m | 45.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 11.89 m | 39.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.27 m | 14.0 ft |
| Draft | 2.06 m | 6.8 ft |
| Mast Height | 18.00 m | 59.1 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,886 kg | 23,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg | 8,999 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² | 926 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 341 L | 90.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.79
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
37.5%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.77 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
15.6
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Hunter 450
The Hunter 450 is a spacious center-cockpit passagemaker designed for comfortable offshore voyaging. Her large owner's cabin aft and well-planned interior make her a genuine liveaboard yacht.