HUNTER 50 AC

About the HUNTER 50 AC

Draft – Shoal 5.5’/1.68 m Displacement – Shoal 32,813 lb/14,884 kg Ballast – Shoal 12,500 lb/5,670 kg Mast Height – Standard; Conventional Tall Rig 68.5’6/20.88 m Mast Height – Furling 63.33’/19.30 m Sail Area – Actual (Standard; Conventional Tall Rig) 1,277 ft sq 118.64 m Sail Area – Actual (Furling w/Vertical Battens):1,161 ft sq/107.86 m sq Sail Area – Actual (w/Staysail Rig):1,316 ft sq/122.26 m sq Additional Sail Area – Furling w/Optional Tall Rig: 97 ft sq/9.01 sq m Additional Sail Area – Furling w/100% Overlapping Jib:77 ft sq/7.15 sq m P – Furling 50.58’/ 15.42 m P – Tall Rig Option 55.75’/ 16.99 m E – Furling 23.75’9/7.24 m Fuel Capacity – Optional 222 gal 840 L Holding Tank Capacity 52 gal 197 L Water Heater 11 gal 42 L Auxiliary Power (Yanmar) – Optional 110 HP

The Hunter 50 AC is a modern cruising sloop designed by the Hunter Design Team and built by Hunter Marine (USA) in 2010. With a production run limited to that single year, this model represents a specific iteration of Hunter's performance-oriented cruising line, featuring a masthead sloop rig and a displacement of 29406.0 lb.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and modern amenities over heavy offshore provisioning. Its relatively light displacement and high sail area-to-displacement ratio make it appealing to those seeking responsive handling in protected waters.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 1.92 and a comfort ratio of 27.64, the Hunter 50 AC is designed for coastal cruising rather than extreme offshore passages, though its fin keel and 7.0 ft max draft provide adequate stability for moderate offshore conditions.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 50 and the Jeanneau 52.5, as they share similar beam dimensions and target the same market of couples or families seeking spacious, easy-to-handle coastal cruisers from the same era.