Gentlemen, I need your input as to the following. Is a 2005 Hunter 33 capable of an offshore crossing from mainland US to Bermuda and return with a competant and experienced crew. The cruise will be in June of this year if weather is a factor in your decision. As always, thanks for you help. Ray Lewis, S/V Linda Marie, Bohemia River, Md.
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I haven't sailed a 33 but we are taking our 35.5 to Bermuda June 08. I am quite sure that your 33 is more than able for the trip. If the crew is knowledgeable about offshore sailing I can't see any reason why you shouldn't go. Of course, you will need to have sufficient safety gear on board as well as the necessary sails to be able to handle all sorts of weather. Bermuda lies 600 miles off shore and there are not many places to duck in out of bad weather. Good luck on your trip, I'm sure you will enjoy it. I can't wait for next year and my turn!
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A couple of years ago I sailed my H37C to Bermuda with the Bermuda Rally for Cruisers in June out of Hampton VA., and at that time I believe 33' was the minimum size. We had Hunters, Jenneau's and Beneteau's in the fleet. No one experience any problems with these production boats. I beleive the rally put the limit on size because at some point you cannot hold enough gear, have two water tanks, etc. In the rally we had a daily radio check in and I could talk to someone on my VHF almost every day. If you have SSB you will not have any communication issues and in June there is a lot of boat traffic. Good luck, contact me if you need some specific answers. By the way, I plan to return to Bermuda in '08. This will be my third trip
A couple of years ago I sailed my H37C to Bermuda with the Bermuda Rally for Cruisers in June out of Hampton VA., and at that time I believe 33' was the minimum size. We had Hunters, Jenneau's and Beneteau's in the fleet. No one experience any problems with these production boats. I beleive the rally put the limit on size because at some point you cannot hold enough gear, have two water tanks, etc. In the rally we had a daily radio check in and I could talk to someone on my VHF almost every day. If you have SSB you will not have any communication issues and in June there is a lot of boat traffic. Good luck, contact me if you need some specific answers. By the way, I plan to return to Bermuda in '08. This will be my third trip
That's Blue water
But good thing the 33 is rated for blue water
It's not an ocean crossing vessel, but a 7-10 day trip it can do. How many crew? You only have 50 gallons so if you have like 5 people on board, be careful with the water and bring extra. If you have two or three, it's not as big of a deal. Have fun. Sounds like a perfect time to go and a blast.
But good thing the 33 is rated for blue water
It's not an ocean crossing vessel, but a 7-10 day trip it can do. How many crew? You only have 50 gallons so if you have like 5 people on board, be careful with the water and bring extra. If you have two or three, it's not as big of a deal. Have fun. Sounds like a perfect time to go and a blast.It's that sailor not the boat.
How far you are going for how long doesn't matter. Anytime you are out and can't get back ahead of the storm, you are out in it. People have sailed boats not one tenth as capable as your H33, and gone a lot farther for a lot longer. Have faith in your boat, if it is in good condition you have nothing to worry about. If you know what to do in survival conditions you are ready. Practice your survival stratagies from time to time, when you arn't in survival conditions. It will build your confidence. Sail On... Ross...
How far you are going for how long doesn't matter. Anytime you are out and can't get back ahead of the storm, you are out in it. People have sailed boats not one tenth as capable as your H33, and gone a lot farther for a lot longer. Have faith in your boat, if it is in good condition you have nothing to worry about. If you know what to do in survival conditions you are ready. Practice your survival stratagies from time to time, when you arn't in survival conditions. It will build your confidence. Sail On... Ross...
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