Hanse 470 vs Hunter 450 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 470 | Hunter 450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Hunter |
| Year | 2013–2017 | 2001–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.45 m (47.4 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.06 m (6.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,800 kg (26,015 lbs) | 10,886 kg (23,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 430 L (113.6 gal) | 341 L (90.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 470 and Hunter 450 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 470 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the Hunter 450 is a 2000s offering from Hunter from USA. The Hanse 470 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The Hunter 450 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the Hanse 470 measures 14.45m (47.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.42m, compared to the Hunter 450 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.27m beam. The Hanse 470 is 0.73m longer than the Hunter 450. The Hanse 470 displaces approximately 8% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 470 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.81 and 96.0 m² of sail area. The Hunter 450, with an SA/D of 17.79 and 86.0 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 Hanse 470 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Hunter 450 has a comfort ratio of 15.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Hanse 470 and 37.5% for the Hunter 450, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 470 provides 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The Hunter 450 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 341L water and 189L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 450 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.
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