2001 Hunter 410 vs 2001 Tartan 4100 — Comparison
2001 Hunter 410
2001 Tartan 4100
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2001 Hunter 410 | 2001 Tartan 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Tartan |
| Year | 2001–2006 | 2001–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.04 m (13.3 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 2.13 m (7.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 74.3 m² (800 ft²) | 75.0 m² (807 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 303 L (80.0 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2001 Hunter 410 and 2001 Tartan 4100 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2001 Hunter 410 is a 2000s design by Hunter from USA, while the 2001 Tartan 4100 is a 2000s offering from Tartan from USA. The 2001 Hunter 410 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 2001 Tartan 4100 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the 2001 Hunter 410 measures 12.50m (41.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.04m, compared to the 2001 Tartan 4100 at 12.50m (41.0ft) with a 3.96m beam.
Looking at performance, the 2001 Hunter 410 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.80 and 74.3 m² of sail area. The 2001 Tartan 4100, with an SA/D of 16.96 and 75.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2001 Tartan 4100 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2001 Hunter 410 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2001 Tartan 4100 has a comfort ratio of 18.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 38.1% for the 2001 Hunter 410 and 40.5% for the 2001 Tartan 4100, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2001 Hunter 410 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 303L of water capacity and 151L of fuel. The 2001 Tartan 4100 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 340L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2001 Tartan 4100 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 2001 Tartan 4100 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2001 Hunter 410 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.