Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hunt Yachts HBI 24 Inflatable CC 2012 vs Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Express Cruiser 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Hunt Yachts HBI 24 Inflatable CC 2012 against a deep vee Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Express Cruiser 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Express Cruiser 2011 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Hunt Yachts HBI 24 Inflatable CC 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Express Cruiser 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Hunt Yachts HBI 24 Inflatable CC 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Express Cruiser 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hunt Yachts Hunt 44 Express Cruiser 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hunt Yachts HBI 24 Inflatable CC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeHunt Yachts
MakeHunt Yachts
ModelHBI 24 Inflatable CC
ModelHunt 44 Express Cruiser
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.42 m)
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches174
Draft [max] - Detail1 ft. 6 in
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches48
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet45.83
Length overall - Detail23 ft
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 10 in. (14 m)
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters13.97
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches55
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (84 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.84
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches33
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail40,000 lbs. (18.1 t) fully loaded
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg18143.68
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.67 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.67
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches184
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]41 ft. 5 in. (12.6 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]44 ft. 3 in. (13.5 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makeTwin Caterpillar
Engine model4-stroke
Engine modelC7 ACERT
Engine/s standard150 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail450 gal. (1,700 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1703.43
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower(2) 455 hp
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed23 knot
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed27 knot
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
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