When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hunt Yachts Harrier 29 2012 and the Hunt Yachts Harrier 36 2008 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hunt Yachts Harrier 36 2008 measures 36,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hunt Yachts Harrier 29 2012 at 29,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hunt Yachts Harrier 36 2008 tips the scales at 155 lbs — 148 lbs less than the Hunt Yachts Harrier 29 2012 at 7 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Hunt Yachts Harrier 36 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Hunt Yachts Harrier 29 2012's 375-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 Harrier 36 2008 carries 25 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Hunt Yachts Harrier 29 2012. 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 Harrier 36 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Hunt Yachts Harrier 29 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hunt Yachts Harrier 36 2008 could be the deciding factor.