Hunter 33 vs 2007 Elan 310 — Comparison
Hunter 33
2007 Elan 310
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 33 | 2007 Elan 310 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Elan |
| Year | 1988–1994 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Slovenia |
| Designer | Hunter Design Team | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) | 9.34 m (30.6 ft) |
| LWL | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) | 8.10 m (26.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,763 kg (10,501 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,814 kg (3,999 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L (20.1 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 33 and 2007 Elan 310 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 33 is a 1980s design by Hunter from USA, while the 2007 Elan 310 is a 2000s offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Hunter 33 was penned by Hunter Design Team. The 2007 Elan 310 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Hunter 33 measures 10.06m (33.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.35m, compared to the 2007 Elan 310 at 9.34m (30.6ft) with a 3.10m beam. The Hunter 33 is 0.72m longer than the 2007 Elan 310. The Hunter 33 displaces approximately 6% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 33 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.23 and 48.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Elan 310, with an SA/D of 15.66 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hunter 33 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 33 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The 2007 Elan 310 has a comfort ratio of 21.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 38.1% for the Hunter 33 and 28.9% for the 2007 Elan 310, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 33 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 151L of water capacity and 76L of fuel. The 2007 Elan 310 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Elan 310 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Hunter 33 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hunter 33 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.