Hunter 36 vs Hunter 450 — Comparison
Hunter 36
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 36 | Hunter 450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Hunter |
| Year | 1996–2001 | 2001–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 2.06 m (6.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) | 10,886 kg (23,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,313 kg (5,099 lbs) | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.0 m² (603 ft²) | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 341 L (90.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 36 and Hunter 450 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 36 is a 1990s design by Hunter from USA, while the Hunter 450 is a 2000s offering from Hunter from USA. The Hunter 36 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The Hunter 450 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the Hunter 36 measures 10.82m (35.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.56m, compared to the Hunter 450 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.27m beam. The Hunter 450 is 2.90m longer than the Hunter 36. The Hunter 450 displaces approximately 85% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 36 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.43 and 56.0 m² of sail area. The Hunter 450, with an SA/D of 17.79 and 86.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hunter 450 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 36 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The Hunter 450 has a comfort ratio of 15.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 39.2% for the Hunter 36 and 37.5% for the Hunter 450, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 36 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L of water capacity and 95L of fuel. The Hunter 450 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 341L water and 189L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 36 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 450 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 450 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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