I see a lot about the history of H37c's doe's any one know the history of my 33 serial # Hun60079m7 any info would be greatly appreciated, The name on the boat when I bought it was AEOLIAN
History of 33
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There are a couple of problems with finding JC II's writings. He has had at least two "handles" in his years here on SBO. And most of those are under model "H25" since that has been his project for ten or more years. Here is one example using "Search" with "DianaOfBurlington" as the author: http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=792844&highlight=the and. I use "and the" for the argument and "none none" for brand and model when doing generic searches. His other author name was "jcherubini": http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=598963&highlight=the and .
Then there is this PDF which use to be in "Owners Mods" for the H37C, see attached.
Then there is this PDF which use to be in "Owners Mods" for the H37C, see attached.
The 33 was originally designed as a club racer by JC. I talked to a gentleman who owned hull #1. The boat as originally conceived and built had a bubble deck and a double spreader rig. Having double spreaders, the boat went uphill very well because of the narrow sheeting angle. The interior was tradional but spartan. Hunter redesigned the deck and interior to make the boat fit better into their line up. The "condo" deck was lengthened to accomodate the aft head.
I am impressed that JCII even comes through this site on occasion and responds to messages. He has responded to one of my posts and I did not even seek him out. One day, I hope to meet him and since his facility is about 30 minutes from where I live, there is a good probability we will.
As for history, most of the history is tacit knowledge at this point. This site is as good a source as any for that kind of knowledge. The current H33C owners know more about the boats that anything that might have been chronicled in write-ups. The difference is, contributions here are posited (as they are) rather than normative (as they should be).
I sent a request to Hunter for information on the H33C, and the response that I received was that there isn't any manufacturing data available, history, or production notes. I received a PDF sales brochure as the only data they had. I can send you to a link on my website if you are interested.
From what I have read, the H33C is a great sailing vessel. From my own bench analysis, it fits the parameters that are important to me, and it came in at an acceptable price. These are the things that matter to me; draft, stability, comfort, big but not too big, equipment/rigging and performance while being offered at a reasonable price. In comparing 75 boats, the H33C came in at number 14 on my list from a technical standpoint. From an aesthetic, condition, location and price perspective, it was a number 1 sweet match.
Bug, what questions do you have? There is some site online somewhere (don't ask me; I don't recall) in which you put in a HIN or something and it tracks the titles. I think you need to know the state. I have never used it but others have.
I can answer a few questions about the H33 but others who have one will be better for you about some things.
Thanks, Rich, for the nice comments. You are welcome any time. Ed exaggerates the duration of my project but unfortunately not by much! I am readying a blog about Diana as it nears seaworthiness again and will post info there.
Windsock, good luck on finding one of the 9 C48s for sale. Of the 34 C44s that have been commissioned, we know of only 2 that are not being lovingly used regularly; and those two are undergoing refits at my cousin's boatyard in NJ! The 44 is like an XKE Jaguar-- great fun if you can get it, lots of work to keep up, but given that you take care of it, it's the most rewarding experience you can have with your pants on with women over 25. No one who has ever had one or sailed one has regretted it. (Who would?)
I like to think that we Cherubini-Hunter owners are sort of 'junior members' in that elite bunch. We taste the effects of that design philosophy on a much more frugal level; we love our boats as much as it's legally permitted to do; and we share the fruits of our experiences and knowledge with everyone who asks, as though it's our sacred responsibility and will get us into Nirvana.
I always say that every boat is 'worth it' if you like the boat itself. Only a Philistine measures something like sailing purely by the financial cost. There is no monetary value for doing what you love. As far as my boat has yet to go, I am never in a bad mood when I'm on it. I feel like it wants me to be there; and so I am. It's symbiosis.
These boats were produced in large numbers, but those numbers are still finite and getting smaller every year. The more that remain, the more people will know what we know. This is why we do what we do.
I can answer a few questions about the H33 but others who have one will be better for you about some things.
Thanks, Rich, for the nice comments. You are welcome any time. Ed exaggerates the duration of my project but unfortunately not by much! I am readying a blog about Diana as it nears seaworthiness again and will post info there.
Windsock, good luck on finding one of the 9 C48s for sale. Of the 34 C44s that have been commissioned, we know of only 2 that are not being lovingly used regularly; and those two are undergoing refits at my cousin's boatyard in NJ! The 44 is like an XKE Jaguar-- great fun if you can get it, lots of work to keep up, but given that you take care of it, it's the most rewarding experience you can have with your pants on with women over 25. No one who has ever had one or sailed one has regretted it. (Who would?)
I like to think that we Cherubini-Hunter owners are sort of 'junior members' in that elite bunch. We taste the effects of that design philosophy on a much more frugal level; we love our boats as much as it's legally permitted to do; and we share the fruits of our experiences and knowledge with everyone who asks, as though it's our sacred responsibility and will get us into Nirvana.
I always say that every boat is 'worth it' if you like the boat itself. Only a Philistine measures something like sailing purely by the financial cost. There is no monetary value for doing what you love. As far as my boat has yet to go, I am never in a bad mood when I'm on it. I feel like it wants me to be there; and so I am. It's symbiosis.
These boats were produced in large numbers, but those numbers are still finite and getting smaller every year. The more that remain, the more people will know what we know. This is why we do what we do.
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