The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2011 vs Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 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 50 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2011 at 49,1 ft versus Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 at 49,1 ft. At 32 814 lbs and 32 814 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 110 hp for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2011 and 110 hp for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 150 gal and 150 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 14 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 - 32 814 lbs for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2011 and 32 814 lbs for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011. 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 50 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2011 uses fractional_rig_sloop rigging.
Hull speed is rated at 8,9 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 and 8,9 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2011.
Bottom line: The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Furling mainsail Furling mainsail 2011 and Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 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.