Hunter 306 vs 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 — Comparison
Hunter 306
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 306 | 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Pacific Seacraft |
| Year | 1999–2004 | 1999–2007 |
| Type | Sloop | Cutter |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.25 m (30.3 ft) | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.08 m (26.5 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,990 kg (8,796 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 70.0 m² (754 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 306 and 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The Hunter 306 is a 1990s design by Hunter from USA, while the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 is a 1990s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The Hunter 306 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 was designed by William Crealock.
In terms of size, the Hunter 306 measures 9.25m (30.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 at 12.19m (40.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 is 2.94m longer than the Hunter 306. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 displaces approximately 139% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 306 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.37 and 43.0 m² of sail area. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40, with an SA/D of 15.83 and 70.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hunter 306 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 306 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 has a comfort ratio of 23.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 39.8% for the Hunter 306 and 40.5% for the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 306 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 114L of water capacity and 57L of fuel. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 340L water and 189L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 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 306 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 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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