Hunter 50 Ac
Description
The Hunter 50 AC (Aft Cockpit) is a spacious, performance-oriented cruising sloop designed by Glenn Henderson and the Hunter Design Team, introduced by Hunter Marine (later Marlow-Hunter) in 2009 as the aft-cockpit counterpart to the center-cockpit Hunter 50 CC. Built in Alachua, Florida, from 2009 to around 2012 with approximately 50-60 hulls produced, it emphasizes easy shorthanded sailing, family-friendly accommodations, and innovative features like the B&R rig (backstayless with swept spreaders for unobstructed cockpit views) and a self-tacking jib for simplicity. At nearly 50 feet, this beamy aft-cockpit cruiser offers a low-profile cabin top for sleek aesthetics, twin helms for optimal visibility, and a voluminous interior that sleeps 6-8 across multiple layouts—ideal for coastal cruising, charter use, or light offshore passages. Constructed with solid fiberglass below the waterline (Kevlar reinforcement forward) and balsa-cored deck, it's praised for its balanced performance in moderate winds and user-friendly deck layout, though its weight makes it less nimble in light air. Aimed at value-conscious buyers seeking Beneteau-like volume with Hunter's practical innovations.
Construction Details
| Designer | Glenn Henderson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hunter Marine |
| Length | 49.920 ft |
| LOA | 40.320 ft |
| LWL | 35.500 ft |
| Beam | 13.250 ft |
| Displacement | 19400 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 54.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.50 ft |
| p | 51.58 ft |
| e | 21.83 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.58 ft | 16.50 ft | 51.58 ft | 21.83 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 51.58 ft - (15722 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.83 ft - (6654 mm) |
| Leech | * 55.02 ft - (16770 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 55.3 ft - (16855 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 574.07 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 45.62 ft - (13905 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.66 ft - (6602 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.98 ft - (12186 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.98 ft - (5785 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 432.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 54.17 ft - (16511 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.48 ft - (8071 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.14 ft - (15587 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 670.32 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 57 ft - (17374 mm) |
| Foot | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Leech | 53 ft - (16154 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1240 ft² |
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