When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hunt Yachts Harrier 25 2010 and the Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 25 2011 are deep vee designs with fiberglass 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Hunt Yachts Harrier 25 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 25 2011's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 1 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hunt Yachts Harrier 25 2010 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hunt Yachts Surfhunter 25 2011 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.