Hunter 420, Passage, or 42? Dimensions?

Buck420 · Feb 2, 2014

Since I also have a Hunter 420 Passage Center Cockpit (2001), l'll take a shot at answering your questions.

If you click on the "Boat Info" tab, you can research all Hunters.
Hunter 420's were built from 1998-2004. They are the CC version of the (aft cockpit) Hunter 410, and have the same hull, rig, engine, etc as the 410.
Hunter 42's were built from 1990 -1998. Although designated as a 42' boat they are 42'6''. They have a different hull, rig, etc from the H-420.
(The "loa" figures shown under "Boat Info - Specifications", for 410 & 420 are questionable).
The "Passage" designation was given to 42's, 420's and 450/6's, and was simply meant to imply that these boats would make excellent cruising/passage making center cockpit sailboats.
Since all Hunter 42's were center cockpit, they had only one sail plan, (which differed from the Hunter 420's).

Phil Herring · Feb 2, 2014

The Passage designation was given to Hunter's boats of that era with center cockpit designs. The "CC" isn't an official designation but is often added to the model number because they are all center cockpits.

And as Buck explained, the 42 and 420 are completely different boats. Search Google for the 42 and 420 then click images, you'll see the differences right away.

Buck420 · Feb 3, 2014

doctorbill said:
Okay, thanks guys! I'm starting to get it all figured out. There are still some minor inconsistencies I noted. One is the LOA (as you noted) which is listed in this site's specifications section and also the downloadable brochure as 43'5 - the actual manual states it as 40'8 which is the same as the 410, so I am going to surmise that 40'8 is the correct LOA. (I will probably get out and measure as it will be pretty easy to distinguish between nearly 3 feet difference even if I am off a little).

Also, the 410 and 420 owners manuals state fuel capacity as 50 gal, yet the 420 brochure states 60 gallons - After a long 130+ mile trip I recently filled up with 52 gallons and was still reading a few bars on my electric tank indicator, so I am going to have to assume I have a 60 gal tank...

Buck, what is your fuel capacity?

Thanks again for helping clarify. Can't say how much I enjoy this boat!

Like you, I have added more than 50gals to my tank at times, so, I'm reasonably sure that 420's were delivered with 60gal fuel tanks.
Since 410's have a different aft cabin layout, I'm not sure whether their fuel tankage is 50 or 60 gals... Perhaps one of our 410 owners can comment.

The "LOA" issue has come up before. Again some input from 410 owners might be helpful. 41.5' has been the generally accepted LOA for 410's and 420's... 42's are slightly longer boats; ... sharing a common hull with 43's ????

Scott B · Feb 3, 2014

420 brochure from the Marlow-Hunter site. Appears revision date is 09/02 so should be current for your model.

http://marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/uploads/H420Brochure2002.pdf

Mulf · Feb 3, 2014

H410

My H410 2002 year has 50 gallon fuel tank.

Scott B · Feb 3, 2014

Also the Owners manual, if you don't have one. Also lists the specs.

http://www.marlow-hunter.com/export/Owners-Manuals/420%20Owner's%20Manual%202003.pdf

eianm · Feb 3, 2014

clarification re 42vs 420

Scott B said:
Also the Owners manual, if you don't have one. Also lists the specs.

http://www.marlow-hunter.com/export/Owners-Manuals/420%20Owner's%20Manual%202003.pdf

Just for the record- this manual is for the later model 420- not the Passage 42.

Scott B · Feb 3, 2014

eianm said:
Just for the record- this manual is for the later model 420- not the Passage 42.

OP has a 2003 420, hence the link to the 2003 420 Manual, not the 42.

captmaddog · Apr 29, 2014

Hunter 420

Hey Buck, I just purchased a 2003 Hunter 420(CC?) the listing states the boat hull is 41'1" and overall length as 43'5". Is this what you are saying is the correct dimensions? Trying to learn the ins and outs of this boat as it's my first boat over 28ft. I'll probably be on here alot asking questions since there are several things I want to do or replace. Also, my paperwork shows the fuel as a 60 gl tank. Thanks. Mark

Buck420 · Apr 30, 2014

unter 420, Passage, or 42? Dimensions?

captmaddog said:
Hey Buck, I just purchased a 2003 Hunter 420(CC?) the listing states the boat hull is 41'1" and overall length as 43'5". Is this what you are saying is the correct dimensions? Trying to learn the ins and outs of this boat as it's my first boat over 28ft. I'll probably be on here alot asking questions since there are several things I want to do or replace. Also, my paperwork shows the fuel as a 60 gl tank. Thanks. Mark

Mark,
I'm not sure of the EXACT hull length of 410/420s. The consensus figure seems to be 41'6", but I have never actually measured mine when it's been out of the water.

tadd5181 · May 3, 2014

correct fuel tank gallonage

The only true spot to determine fuel tank gallonage is the tank itself. My 2000 420 Passage documentation listed several different answers. It wasn't until I had the tank itself uncovered and cleaned out (as part of fuel polishing) that I saw the actual marking on the tank.

Hunter 420, Passage, or 42? Dimensions?

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