The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 vs Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 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 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 at 49,1 ft versus Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 2011 at 49,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 tips the scales at 32 814 lbs — 3 409 lbs more than the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 2011 at 29 405 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 Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 carries a rated maximum of 110 hp. Engine data for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 2011 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 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.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 displaces 32 814 lbs — a 3 409-lb difference over the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 2011 at 29 405 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 2011 draws 7,0 ft, compared to 5,6 ft for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011. That 1,4-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 uses fractional_rig_sloop rigging. The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 has a documented auxiliary engine of 110 hp.
Hull speed is rated at 8,9 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 2011 and 8,9 knots for the Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011.
Bottom line: The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2011 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 32 814 lbs displacement and 49 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Marlow Hunter Marlow Hunter 50 Tall rig Tall rig 2011 at 29 405 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.