I have owned a 1979 H33 for about a year. During this time, I have decided that it is a much better boat than I am a sailer, though I am trying to remedy the second part with as much time on her as I can manage. So far the boat has been used mostly for day sailing though I have been off shore in the Florida panhandle Gulf for voyages as much as 130 miles. (Destin to Carabelle) I have noticed from some of the owner reviews that there are owners that have owned this boat for 20 years, since it was new which seems to me to say a lot for this boat. I would certainly appreciate hearing from any old salt H33 owners that have cruised the boat extensively, particularly any tips and warnings. I think we have a real jewel in this old Cherubini design. Thanks Terry Arnold
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Jim O'Brien
new H33 owner too...
I, like you, am a one year owner of an 82 H33. You are right about the boat and like you, I am just getting the feel for her after a whole season of sailing. I have posted questions on the page also. Among them is how to adjust the Jib Lines (inside or outside the stansions and lifelines) to the snatch blocks which are connected to the toe rail. Also, an easy way to lenghten the leads depending on the point of sail. I actually considered running two lines down each side. One with the block set for close hauled and the other set for reach or run. What a great cruiser it has been. We, like you have used it as much as possible. We took a 1 week sojourn on her to Shelter Island (between the forks of Long Island NY) from Manhasset Bay, a good 100+ MIles. I will be curious to here any responses you get. From what I've seen, there are plenty of H33 lovers here!!!!... (including me).
I, like you, am a one year owner of an 82 H33. You are right about the boat and like you, I am just getting the feel for her after a whole season of sailing. I have posted questions on the page also. Among them is how to adjust the Jib Lines (inside or outside the stansions and lifelines) to the snatch blocks which are connected to the toe rail. Also, an easy way to lenghten the leads depending on the point of sail. I actually considered running two lines down each side. One with the block set for close hauled and the other set for reach or run. What a great cruiser it has been. We, like you have used it as much as possible. We took a 1 week sojourn on her to Shelter Island (between the forks of Long Island NY) from Manhasset Bay, a good 100+ MIles. I will be curious to here any responses you get. From what I've seen, there are plenty of H33 lovers here!!!!... (including me).
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Ernie tetrault
Yet one more 1 year H33 owner
Like you two, I am also a one year owner of 1979 H33. I must admit I have been very pleasantly surprised by it's capabilities. I also spent several days cruising Shelter Island and have spent the majority of time daysailing and overnighting in the CT-RI area. The only thing close to a problem I have encountered is what I find to be excessive prop-walk when powering in reverse. It makes for a tricky approach when backing into a slip. As for everthing else about the boat, I'll probably be hanging on to this little jewel for while!
Like you two, I am also a one year owner of 1979 H33. I must admit I have been very pleasantly surprised by it's capabilities. I also spent several days cruising Shelter Island and have spent the majority of time daysailing and overnighting in the CT-RI area. The only thing close to a problem I have encountered is what I find to be excessive prop-walk when powering in reverse. It makes for a tricky approach when backing into a slip. As for everthing else about the boat, I'll probably be hanging on to this little jewel for while!
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Steve Beynon
3 year owner
We have owned our H33 for 3 years. I have sailed for about 45 years, and I am very much impressed by the H33. We have the auothelm but I find the boat so well balanced that I don't use it under sail. For example one afternoon we had steady 20 knot winds and we sailed on a beam reach for 1.5 hours and only touched the wheel twice. We sail in the North Channel and Georgeon Bay and find the H33 an ideal boat for this area
We have owned our H33 for 3 years. I have sailed for about 45 years, and I am very much impressed by the H33. We have the auothelm but I find the boat so well balanced that I don't use it under sail. For example one afternoon we had steady 20 knot winds and we sailed on a beam reach for 1.5 hours and only touched the wheel twice. We sail in the North Channel and Georgeon Bay and find the H33 an ideal boat for this area
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Jim O'Brien
Some tuning job
That is some tuning job. I can't believe you have no weather helm. How'd you do that ???
That is some tuning job. I can't believe you have no weather helm. How'd you do that ???
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Daniel Maye
Hunter 33 Capabilities
Enjoy, briefings from H33 owners. I own 79' 33 ft. cruiser/race cabin style. In 1979 my boat was entered in the Daytona to Bermuda race, it was Captained and owned at the time by a Hunter Dealer in Melborne. Thus the boat name "Dealers Choice". I have been told the boat finished first overall but was beaten on time given to two other boats. When the bottom is clean no one can stay with me on Tampa Bay. a fast comfortable boat that has logged ten trips to the Bahamas.
Enjoy, briefings from H33 owners. I own 79' 33 ft. cruiser/race cabin style. In 1979 my boat was entered in the Daytona to Bermuda race, it was Captained and owned at the time by a Hunter Dealer in Melborne. Thus the boat name "Dealers Choice". I have been told the boat finished first overall but was beaten on time given to two other boats. When the bottom is clean no one can stay with me on Tampa Bay. a fast comfortable boat that has logged ten trips to the Bahamas.
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tobe
78 hunter 33
I too am a hunter owner new to the world of sailing. My first sailboat was picked up in Cape Coral, Florida on Oct 14th. Departed at 2:30pm for a canal crossing to the east coast of florida bound for jacksonville. Spent the night at Alva with weather broadcasting hurricane Irene hitting the keys and heading for Pensacola,Fla. The 15th brought heavy overcast sky's and wind building to 40knts before securing dinghy on bow and securing everthing with all rope available. The bridges were locked down and locks secured which left me heading for midchannel because lake okeechobee is lowered in case of flood surge. I ran aground so often trying to find a tree to tie off on its now second nature( use wind and current in your favor and spend helm 180 degrees to retrace your entry path with as much kicker power as needed, of course a sandy bottom is ideal).The turbulance shook all the old sedament loose in the fuel tank and the engine (15hp,yanmar) started chooking about the time evening fell so I begged forgiveness and was welcomed to warf alongside a 50ft steel hull schooner with a friendly couple.Gust were 60-70knts with a steady 40-50knts until morning.The next morning Richard drained water and sediment from the filter and off we went.Two days later in Pahokee I spent the night where three boats were down and at least six jibs were blown to schreds and everywhere evidence that Pahokee had been hit hard. The morning across the edge of the lake with 3-4ft waves and a gentle rythum until the lock at Fort Mayaca when old yammy(yanmar) choked a few times but got me through the lock and to Indiantown marina where harold a retired truck diesel mechanic cleaned my filter and introduced me to Siloo fuel treatment.The next night at Vero Beach municipal marina(68nm average 5.65knts)we rested. The rest of the trip was friendly waves,dolphines abeam and a bridge master or two.The trip took ten days."Cool Breeze Two" is her name and yammy is her heart and I would't trade anything for the secure feeling I have for this 1978 Hunter 33.By the way Iam Tobe morrow of macclenny,Fla.
I too am a hunter owner new to the world of sailing. My first sailboat was picked up in Cape Coral, Florida on Oct 14th. Departed at 2:30pm for a canal crossing to the east coast of florida bound for jacksonville. Spent the night at Alva with weather broadcasting hurricane Irene hitting the keys and heading for Pensacola,Fla. The 15th brought heavy overcast sky's and wind building to 40knts before securing dinghy on bow and securing everthing with all rope available. The bridges were locked down and locks secured which left me heading for midchannel because lake okeechobee is lowered in case of flood surge. I ran aground so often trying to find a tree to tie off on its now second nature( use wind and current in your favor and spend helm 180 degrees to retrace your entry path with as much kicker power as needed, of course a sandy bottom is ideal).The turbulance shook all the old sedament loose in the fuel tank and the engine (15hp,yanmar) started chooking about the time evening fell so I begged forgiveness and was welcomed to warf alongside a 50ft steel hull schooner with a friendly couple.Gust were 60-70knts with a steady 40-50knts until morning.The next morning Richard drained water and sediment from the filter and off we went.Two days later in Pahokee I spent the night where three boats were down and at least six jibs were blown to schreds and everywhere evidence that Pahokee had been hit hard. The morning across the edge of the lake with 3-4ft waves and a gentle rythum until the lock at Fort Mayaca when old yammy(yanmar) choked a few times but got me through the lock and to Indiantown marina where harold a retired truck diesel mechanic cleaned my filter and introduced me to Siloo fuel treatment.The next night at Vero Beach municipal marina(68nm average 5.65knts)we rested. The rest of the trip was friendly waves,dolphines abeam and a bridge master or two.The trip took ten days."Cool Breeze Two" is her name and yammy is her heart and I would't trade anything for the secure feeling I have for this 1978 Hunter 33.By the way Iam Tobe morrow of macclenny,Fla.
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Butch
Since '89
Ive had her for 10 years...shes made several passages from jax, fl to the Abacos...and back..with a clean bottom I can even pass the occasional tugboat..doesnt backdown worth a dam..never has..so I dont count on reverse much...the stuffing boxes leak like sieves but she is a well found..safe..seaworthy ole lady..you should have a lot of fun with her.
Ive had her for 10 years...shes made several passages from jax, fl to the Abacos...and back..with a clean bottom I can even pass the occasional tugboat..doesnt backdown worth a dam..never has..so I dont count on reverse much...the stuffing boxes leak like sieves but she is a well found..safe..seaworthy ole lady..you should have a lot of fun with her.
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