450 passage vs 456

[ScottySailor]

Hi bigger boat owners, I will be ready soon to get my own bigger boat and I love Hunters.
I’ve settled on either a 450 passage or 456 as it’s roomy and I like the centre cockpit.
Questions.
1-I think these models are basically identical apart from the princess seats on the aft deck? Yes/no?
2- Steel traveller arch or fiberglass any real world opinions?
3-If you own one any common upsides/downsides?
Any other info greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Scotty

 

[Phil Herring]

AFAIK, the differences are mostly cosmetic. I prefer a steel arch over fiberglass. More weight but less flex. I owned a 42 and a 450 and you should check out the 42, also.

 

[discovery]

Hi bigger boat owners, I will be ready soon to get my own bigger boat and I love Hunters.
I’ve settled on either a 450 passage or 456 as it’s roomy and I like the centre cockpit.
Questions.
1-I think these models are basically identical apart from the princess seats on the aft deck? Yes/no?
2- Steel traveller arch or fiberglass any real world opinions?
3-If you own one any common upsides/downsides?
Any other info greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Scotty

Windows are different, the rub rail is white plastic with a stainless insert. And the stainless arch, that's it I think.