Sail trim
1. the 33.5 is -relatively to other Hunters- fast and quick to heel ,with it's high mast and shallow wing keel, but one can deal with that by correct trim of the sails. Basically , you should be able to keep the boat 'on feet'(15 % or less heeling angle) with double reef main and 50% rooled genoa in 20-25 kts. Make shure : a. you have the sail flattened (tighten outhaule, hylard and reefing line) b. you have the correct mast bent and rake ; too stright mast prevents the upper part of mainsail to 'twist' and spill the excess wind, and may cause heeling. c. mainsail might be 'overused'or 'blownout',( if regulary overtighten,or raced and 8-10 years old..) and the shape distorted ; it is so, altough you tighten all ropes the sail 1.remains too full , and 2.the deepest point of camber is more than 50% (of sail width) from the luff. d. have the traveller downwind all the way and tighten the boom-vang; doing so will correctly flattened the sail and avoid luffing-and excesive heeling. e.Do you have any significant weight added high above cabin floor level?( radar radom high on mast ,liferaft om railings,etc. or add-on in mast furling in front of the mast) All these add to heel angle on this kind of boat , and ultimatelly has a negative impact on stability curve. If you encounter winds of 25-30 kts at times , I suggest having a third reef added to the main. More 'racing'oriented 33.5 owners might give you additional specific sugestions.
