I will probably be buyiny a new 33 hunter this winter. We have to young girls. And are essentially novices. we want to use it as a floating Cottage in Georgian bay on the great lakes. thiers lots of wilderness and rivers to exploer plus 30,000 islands Question? what products would you purchase for a new boat. We are presently looking at a gps plotter. The mariners package comes with a cd player but I would sooner install a cd player myself and take the credit for an IPOD. It holds 10000 songs and I can use it in my car aswell. We are thinking of the AC and Heat option if the weather is bad. Its an expensive option $6500. I like the idea of the fether prop for reverse and extra thrust in stormy weather. $2500 by Max prop. We would also like to survey about dingy options. Eagle dingys have a nice price point but you ask a Zodiac guy and they say you can't repair them? Any ideas on webbing/netting for the bow to prevent little kids from sliding out. any info at all will help . thanks jason
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Sure you want a Sailboat ? *o
From what you are describing, it sounds like a Powerboat would be more appropriate. I own a 2005 Hunter 33, purchased GPS Chartplotter, Wind Machine, etc... and it fits with the area I sail (Pacific Ocean). My son enjoys the boat when it heels and the spray from the bow hits his face (Ooops, tangent). We don't even listen to music when sailing, or docked. Feather props are great for racing, I'm trying mine w/out it for now. Lifeline netting can be found almost anywhere, below is a link to the place I purchased some. Don't know if I helped.
From what you are describing, it sounds like a Powerboat would be more appropriate. I own a 2005 Hunter 33, purchased GPS Chartplotter, Wind Machine, etc... and it fits with the area I sail (Pacific Ocean). My son enjoys the boat when it heels and the spray from the bow hits his face (Ooops, tangent). We don't even listen to music when sailing, or docked. Feather props are great for racing, I'm trying mine w/out it for now. Lifeline netting can be found almost anywhere, below is a link to the place I purchased some. Don't know if I helped.
Sounds Like You Have It Nailed, Jason
Here are some other suggestions: for your cruising ground, a Bruce or Delta anchor, all chain rode, windlass with remote up and down control (cockpit), Fortress stern and second anchor with rode and 6' of chain (coated). Also, consider a dodger that will extend back far enough to provide sitting shelter plus a bimini. I would also add raw water intake and hand pump into the galley to save fresh water for things other than washing dishes. Certainly, a chartplotter is a must-have as is a back up GPS. Assume you will go for the full instrumentation with depth sounder; you'll need it. As for the AC/heater, I wouldn't bother since you won't be able to use it without a genset (or Honda 2000 portable generator) unless at the dock. As for dinghys, my recollection is that hard dinghys are popular because of all the rock shores. So, I'd tend to go with a hard dink and tow it, or a cheap PVC and plan on replacing it a lot, or a top-quality inflatable with glass hull (RIB) and tow it too. Local knowledge call. Also, join a boat or yacht club. Great for the kids and lots of people for you to get info, rumors, gossip and fun. Welcome to the club! Rick D.
Here are some other suggestions: for your cruising ground, a Bruce or Delta anchor, all chain rode, windlass with remote up and down control (cockpit), Fortress stern and second anchor with rode and 6' of chain (coated). Also, consider a dodger that will extend back far enough to provide sitting shelter plus a bimini. I would also add raw water intake and hand pump into the galley to save fresh water for things other than washing dishes. Certainly, a chartplotter is a must-have as is a back up GPS. Assume you will go for the full instrumentation with depth sounder; you'll need it. As for the AC/heater, I wouldn't bother since you won't be able to use it without a genset (or Honda 2000 portable generator) unless at the dock. As for dinghys, my recollection is that hard dinghys are popular because of all the rock shores. So, I'd tend to go with a hard dink and tow it, or a cheap PVC and plan on replacing it a lot, or a top-quality inflatable with glass hull (RIB) and tow it too. Local knowledge call. Also, join a boat or yacht club. Great for the kids and lots of people for you to get info, rumors, gossip and fun. Welcome to the club! Rick D.
What Must be installed
I bought a new 36 this year. You should buy the things you need the dealer to install before launch. I likly bought from the same dealer as you are. I bought depth & speed. Auto pilot is a must have along with frig & frezer. Windless was also dealer installed. I have the the air conditionin & heater as well. This kept the boat as warm as my house in late october. As for a dingy try your friends I would only buy a 10' hard dinigy or a hard boattom inflatable. The Hunter stero hums from battery charger but it was a no charge option. PS I love the ram mic option.
I bought a new 36 this year. You should buy the things you need the dealer to install before launch. I likly bought from the same dealer as you are. I bought depth & speed. Auto pilot is a must have along with frig & frezer. Windless was also dealer installed. I have the the air conditionin & heater as well. This kept the boat as warm as my house in late october. As for a dingy try your friends I would only buy a 10' hard dinigy or a hard boattom inflatable. The Hunter stero hums from battery charger but it was a no charge option. PS I love the ram mic option.
Such a personal Q, but...
I can tell you what we put on our 33. One the side this is our second boat, the first was a 290. We knew we wanted the 33 but could not make the move until this past season. We have 2 boys, 4 and 2, who LOVE the boat. We routinely spend nights on the boat, even staying on the boat when she is at the dock. For their safety we swear by jacklines. We don't have netting, but are going to get it one of these days. My options are: Mariner's pkg (like everything in it), and beefed up electronics. Our electronics are Raymarine C70 chartplotter, ST 60 pkg, with wind machine. Like the remote mic for the vhf. We listen to CDs and I like the stereo that was installed, we routinely sing and dance on the boat. We do not have a freezer (too much drain for extended sailing) but like the frig. We have a microwave for the admiral to cook stuff pierside. We use our delta anchor, but will replace it with a CQR very soon and keep it as a second anchor until a Bruce comes along. The electric windlass is nice. No dodger, but the bimini is solid and well built. We did get the engine upgrade and 3-bladed prop-the boat sings compared to our 290-docking is a breeze. My personal favorite "other" items (that we have) are In-mast furling, second battery (a must, and if you want the freezer/reefer you will need more power), a Link 10 monitoring system to allow easy monitoring of battery levels (again a definite must for us), and a portable DVD player that uses 12V dc (we bought an Audiovox system for the car with a second screen), and finally a bbq/propane grill that is mounted on the rail. We have not done fancy modifications because the boat fits us and our sailing style so well. My personal feeling is to avoid ac/heat, it is not needed and ends up being a huge power drain. Our dealer was fantastic in the whole process as well. Most important to us was matching what we wanted/needed with our intended current and future uses of the boat. Would gladly send you pictures of our boat and answer anything else: crowe1212@cox.net Good luck and I am 110% sure that you will love this boat.
I can tell you what we put on our 33. One the side this is our second boat, the first was a 290. We knew we wanted the 33 but could not make the move until this past season. We have 2 boys, 4 and 2, who LOVE the boat. We routinely spend nights on the boat, even staying on the boat when she is at the dock. For their safety we swear by jacklines. We don't have netting, but are going to get it one of these days. My options are: Mariner's pkg (like everything in it), and beefed up electronics. Our electronics are Raymarine C70 chartplotter, ST 60 pkg, with wind machine. Like the remote mic for the vhf. We listen to CDs and I like the stereo that was installed, we routinely sing and dance on the boat. We do not have a freezer (too much drain for extended sailing) but like the frig. We have a microwave for the admiral to cook stuff pierside. We use our delta anchor, but will replace it with a CQR very soon and keep it as a second anchor until a Bruce comes along. The electric windlass is nice. No dodger, but the bimini is solid and well built. We did get the engine upgrade and 3-bladed prop-the boat sings compared to our 290-docking is a breeze. My personal favorite "other" items (that we have) are In-mast furling, second battery (a must, and if you want the freezer/reefer you will need more power), a Link 10 monitoring system to allow easy monitoring of battery levels (again a definite must for us), and a portable DVD player that uses 12V dc (we bought an Audiovox system for the car with a second screen), and finally a bbq/propane grill that is mounted on the rail. We have not done fancy modifications because the boat fits us and our sailing style so well. My personal feeling is to avoid ac/heat, it is not needed and ends up being a huge power drain. Our dealer was fantastic in the whole process as well. Most important to us was matching what we wanted/needed with our intended current and future uses of the boat. Would gladly send you pictures of our boat and answer anything else: crowe1212@cox.net Good luck and I am 110% sure that you will love this boat.
Why a new boat?
You should consider a late model used boat. There are some great boats on the market right now that have all of that stuff and more for alot less than new. We bought our H356 new, and last season traded up to a year old H425 deck salon. We got an amazingly equipt one year old boat for a huge discount. If you do go new, the other posts have been right on, except for the guy saying you should get a power boat. If you sail on the great lakes canvas and heat/air is a must. We put our boat in the water in mid April and take it out in late October. If it was not for heat and canvas we would loose two months of the season. We had a 3 and 5 year old when we got our first large boat. They love it. Get the lifeline webbing! Jack lines and harnesses are a must. If the boat is out of the slip they have a life jacket on - even down below. They have a life jacket on at the slip if they leave the cockpit. This needs to be law. If they screw this up they loose a major priviledge for a while. I see little ones running down the dock all of the time with no life jacket. I want to find their parents and have a talk with them, but my wife won't let me. Most of these kids are too young to swim well, and even if they do there are so many things they could bang their heads on on the way into the water. Our harbor water is so dark that you would not even see a submerged kid. Enough preaching...sorry. Good luck. You are in for some great summers ahead!! Steve
You should consider a late model used boat. There are some great boats on the market right now that have all of that stuff and more for alot less than new. We bought our H356 new, and last season traded up to a year old H425 deck salon. We got an amazingly equipt one year old boat for a huge discount. If you do go new, the other posts have been right on, except for the guy saying you should get a power boat. If you sail on the great lakes canvas and heat/air is a must. We put our boat in the water in mid April and take it out in late October. If it was not for heat and canvas we would loose two months of the season. We had a 3 and 5 year old when we got our first large boat. They love it. Get the lifeline webbing! Jack lines and harnesses are a must. If the boat is out of the slip they have a life jacket on - even down below. They have a life jacket on at the slip if they leave the cockpit. This needs to be law. If they screw this up they loose a major priviledge for a while. I see little ones running down the dock all of the time with no life jacket. I want to find their parents and have a talk with them, but my wife won't let me. Most of these kids are too young to swim well, and even if they do there are so many things they could bang their heads on on the way into the water. Our harbor water is so dark that you would not even see a submerged kid. Enough preaching...sorry. Good luck. You are in for some great summers ahead!! Steve
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