2004 Hunter 466 vs Hanse 470 — Comparison
2004 Hunter 466
Hanse 470
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2004 Hunter 466 | Hanse 470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Hanse |
| Year | 2004–2008 | 2013–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Germany |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.17 m (46.5 ft) | 14.45 m (47.4 ft) |
| LWL | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,247 kg (27,000 lbs) | 11,800 kg (26,015 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 90.5 m² (974 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 379 L (100.1 gal) | 430 L (113.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2004 Hunter 466 and Hanse 470 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2004 Hunter 466 is a 2000s design by Hunter from USA, while the Hanse 470 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The 2004 Hunter 466 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The Hanse 470 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the 2004 Hunter 466 measures 14.17m (46.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.37m, compared to the Hanse 470 at 14.45m (47.4ft) with a 4.42m beam. The Hanse 470 is 0.28m longer than the 2004 Hunter 466. The 2004 Hunter 466 displaces approximately 4% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2004 Hunter 466 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.30 and 90.5 m² of sail area. The Hanse 470, with an SA/D of 18.81 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 470 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2004 Hunter 466 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Hanse 470 has a comfort ratio of 14.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 33.3% for the 2004 Hunter 466 and 31.4% for the Hanse 470, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2004 Hunter 466 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 379L of water capacity and 189L of fuel. The Hanse 470 offers 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2004 Hunter 466 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 Hanse 470 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 470 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.