2004 Hunter 466 vs Dufour 44 — Comparison
2004 Hunter 466
Dufour 44
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2004 Hunter 466 | Dufour 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Dufour |
| Year | 2004–2008 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.17 m (46.5 ft) | 13.20 m (43.3 ft) |
| LWL | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,247 kg (27,000 lbs) | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 90.5 m² (974 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 379 L (100.1 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2004 Hunter 466 and Dufour 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2004 Hunter 466 is a 2000s design by Hunter from USA, while the Dufour 44 is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 2004 Hunter 466 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The Dufour 44 was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the 2004 Hunter 466 measures 14.17m (46.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.37m, compared to the Dufour 44 at 13.20m (43.3ft) with a 4.10m beam. The 2004 Hunter 466 is 0.97m longer than the Dufour 44. The 2004 Hunter 466 displaces approximately 29% 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 Dufour 44, with an SA/D of 18.57 and 82.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Dufour 44 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 Dufour 44 has a comfort ratio of 15.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 33.3% for the 2004 Hunter 466 and 31.6% for the Dufour 44, 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 Dufour 44 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L 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 Dufour 44 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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