Marlow Hunter Hunter 29.5

Sailboat 29′ 6″ Monohull Since 1993

Overview

Builder
Marlow Hunter
Model
Hunter 29.5
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1993–1997
Designer
Hunter Design
Hull material
Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester)
Rig
Sloop Marconi fractional

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 6″ (8.99 m)
Waterline length
25′ 4″ (7.72 m)
Beam
10′ 6″ (3.20 m)
Draft
3′ 11″ (1.19 m)
Displacement
6,706 lb (3,042 kg)
Ballast
2,423 lb (1,099 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
18 hp
Fuel
20 gal (76 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
386 sq ft (35.9 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Berths
2
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.4

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
184

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
36%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.23

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Keel : wing keel
Ballast ratio
36 %
Ballast type
Cast iron
Cockpit
Closing aft cockpit with opening system
Construction
Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester)
Country
United States
Helm
Single helm wheel
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Number of levels of spreaders
1
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi fractional
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single spade rudder
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
Swept-back
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €
Standing rigging
1x19 strand wire
Trailerable
No
Unsinkable
No

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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