Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 vs Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser 2011 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 and the Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser 2011 are deep vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 measures 72,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 26,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser 2011 at 45,8 feet (2011). At 11 lbs and 4 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 32 hp, the Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 has a 30-hp advantage over the Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser 2011's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 carries 156 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 is rated for 22 passengers, while the Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser 2011 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hunt Yachts GlobalArrow 68 Express 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 22 passengers and at 72,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHunt Yachts
MakeHunt Yachts
ModelGlobalArrow 68 Express
ModelHunt 44 Flybridge Cruiser
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam19 ft. 6 in. (5.95 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.42 m)
Beam - Meters5.94
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches234
Beam - Inches174
Draft [drive up] - DetailProps: 5 ft. 4.5 in. (1.65 m) Air: 21 ft. (6.42 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (84 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters6.4
Draft [drive up] meters0.84
Draft [drive up] inches252
Draft [drive up] inches33
Weight - DetailDisplacement (Half Load): 110,000 lbs. (49.9 Tons)
Weight - Detail40,000 lbs. (18.1 t) fully loaded
Weight - kg49895.12
Weight - kg18143.68
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.4
Length [at waterline]60 ft. 7.5 in. (18.48 m)
Length [at waterline]41 ft. 5 in. (12.6 m)
Length - Feet72
Length - Feet45.83
Length - Inches11.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail72 ft. 11.5 in. (22.24 m) Hull: 68 ft. 5.5 in. (20.87 m)
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 10 in. (14 m)
Length overall - Meters22.25
Length overall - Meters13.97
Length overall - Inches875.5
Length overall - Inches55
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches48
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]44 ft. 3 in. (13.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Cat C32 1,550 bhp @ 2,300 RPM
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail1,560 gal. (6,045 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail450 gal. (1,700 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5905.24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Gal156
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxTwin Cat C32 ACERT 1,800 bhp @ 2,300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelC7 ACERT
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower(2) 455 hp
Performance
Cruising speedHalf Load: 30 mph
Cruising speed23 knot
Cruising speed measure445 nm
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speedHalf Load: 36 mph
Maximum speed27 knot
Operational Info
Water capacity490 gal. (2,205 l)
Water capacity120 gal. (450 l) fresh water
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (150 l) black water
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal4