Hunter 356 vs 1987 C&C 44 — Comparison
Hunter 356
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 356 | 1987 C&C 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 1987–1993 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Canada |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.53 m (11.6 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,443 kg (12,000 lbs) | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,177 kg (4,799 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 53.0 m² (571 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L (20.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 356 and 1987 C&C 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 356 is a 2000s design by Hunter from USA, while the 1987 C&C 44 is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Hunter 356 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 1987 C&C 44 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Hunter 356 measures 10.82m (35.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.53m, compared to the 1987 C&C 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 1987 C&C 44 is 2.59m longer than the Hunter 356. The 1987 C&C 44 displaces approximately 92% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 356 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.40 and 53.0 m² of sail area. The 1987 C&C 44, with an SA/D of 17.02 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hunter 356 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 356 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The 1987 C&C 44 has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 40.0% for the Hunter 356 and 41.3% for the 1987 C&C 44, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 356 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 151L of water capacity and 76L of fuel. The 1987 C&C 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 C&C 44 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 356 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1987 C&C 44 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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