The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015 vs Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2015 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015 at 32,4 ft versus Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2015 at 32,4 ft. At 11 854 lbs and 11 854 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 Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015 carries a rated maximum of 29 hp. Engine data for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2015 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 21 gal and 21 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 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.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 11 854 lbs for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015 and 11 854 lbs for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2015. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 5,5 ft and 5,5 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015 uses fractional_rig_sloop rigging. The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015 has a documented auxiliary engine of 29 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 7,3 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2015 and 7,3 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015.
Bottom line: The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Deep draft Deep draft 2015 and Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 31 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2015 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.