The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016 vs Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2016 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 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016 at 50,6 ft versus Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2016 at 50,6 ft. At 35 999 lbs and 35 999 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 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016 carries a rated maximum of 80 hp. Engine data for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2016 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 15 gal and 15 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 15 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 — 35 999 lbs for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016 and 35 999 lbs for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2016. 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 — 5,6 ft and 5,6 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016 uses fractional_rig_sloop rigging. The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016 has a documented auxiliary engine of 80 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 9,0 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2016 and 9,0 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016.
Bottom line: The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2016 and Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 47 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2016 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.