I currently have an '84 H27. I have had this boat since it rolled out of the factory. Last week was the first extended trip we had taken since my 2nd child. After carefull consideration I have decided the four of us REQUIRE MORE ROOM. I am considering any Hunter '79 to '95, from about 29 to 34. Any suggestions? I want to be as affordable with my trade in as possible.
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J. Hrab
Need Room: a Vision 32
If you need room and want to sail on long distance safely, comfortably and fast, take a look at a Vision 32. Nothing compares to that. Jean Hrab
If you need room and want to sail on long distance safely, comfortably and fast, take a look at a Vision 32. Nothing compares to that. Jean Hrab
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David Krozier
Be careful who you take advice from.
Lets see depart before midnight and be there in the morning. I'll be generous. Thats say 10 hours. And its 90 miles? Thats 9 mph. In a H27? Not even with a 350 HP big block pushing it. David H27 Renegade
Lets see depart before midnight and be there in the morning. I'll be generous. Thats say 10 hours. And its 90 miles? Thats 9 mph. In a H27? Not even with a 350 HP big block pushing it. David H27 Renegade
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Bryan C.
More info
What do you want to spend, how and where do you want to use it, are you good at maintenance and repair?
What do you want to spend, how and where do you want to use it, are you good at maintenance and repair?
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Doug
Bang for the buck
Our 1988 33.5 needed some serious work and we had the cash to re-fit it the way we wanted (albeit we could have sailed her almost as she was). We paid 33,900 for her (less than others of the same year model at the time). She has two separate staterooms with doors and standing room for dressing and both have hanging lockers and some drawers, bookshelves etc. Separate vanity and head/shower areas. Decent sized galley with good storage and sit down nav station along with a dining table bench set up that can sit 4-6 pretty comfy (settee is on port, dinette on starboard). We go out for 2-3 day trips with 2 couples and a two year old. Never get in each other way too much. Cockpit is roomy and well laid out, huge and deep lazarette and 6.4 headroom down below. Downside, I wish it had the 3gm yanmar instead of 2gm. With a campbel sailor 3 blade prop at 2,600 rpms we go about 6.5 knots (this is s.o.g using our dgps unit, not just impeller knot log by the way). If you want a boat that is comfy and can move with the right sails, I highly recommend it. The problem...they are not easy to find for sale. This should tell you something. I could look at probalby 20 catalina 30's without leaving a 30 mile radius. I think there is one or two 33.5's in the whole puget sound. good luck. Doug
Our 1988 33.5 needed some serious work and we had the cash to re-fit it the way we wanted (albeit we could have sailed her almost as she was). We paid 33,900 for her (less than others of the same year model at the time). She has two separate staterooms with doors and standing room for dressing and both have hanging lockers and some drawers, bookshelves etc. Separate vanity and head/shower areas. Decent sized galley with good storage and sit down nav station along with a dining table bench set up that can sit 4-6 pretty comfy (settee is on port, dinette on starboard). We go out for 2-3 day trips with 2 couples and a two year old. Never get in each other way too much. Cockpit is roomy and well laid out, huge and deep lazarette and 6.4 headroom down below. Downside, I wish it had the 3gm yanmar instead of 2gm. With a campbel sailor 3 blade prop at 2,600 rpms we go about 6.5 knots (this is s.o.g using our dgps unit, not just impeller knot log by the way). If you want a boat that is comfy and can move with the right sails, I highly recommend it. The problem...they are not easy to find for sale. This should tell you something. I could look at probalby 20 catalina 30's without leaving a 30 mile radius. I think there is one or two 33.5's in the whole puget sound. good luck. Doug
ah Doug, just remember!.
Catalina has been building the 30' for so many years no one can remember. I'm not sure but the H'33.5 was probably in production for 5-6 years. That aside most of the comparable Hunters have more usable room than the equivalent Catalinas. I think this is one of the big reasons that the Hunters are so popular today. They make very nice weekend condo's. They also come with most of the accessories as part of the standard package. This is not taking anything away from the Catalinas either. We have a friend that has a C'34 and it is a VERY nice sailing boat. The layout is OK, but they have a head that is big enough to have a party in. If you are in rough water you better not have to use the facility unless you have a seat belt.
Catalina has been building the 30' for so many years no one can remember. I'm not sure but the H'33.5 was probably in production for 5-6 years. That aside most of the comparable Hunters have more usable room than the equivalent Catalinas. I think this is one of the big reasons that the Hunters are so popular today. They make very nice weekend condo's. They also come with most of the accessories as part of the standard package. This is not taking anything away from the Catalinas either. We have a friend that has a C'34 and it is a VERY nice sailing boat. The layout is OK, but they have a head that is big enough to have a party in. If you are in rough water you better not have to use the facility unless you have a seat belt.
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Doug
Hey Steve...
I know what you are saying. When I say Catalina 30's for sale, I mean from 1985 to 1995. I realize they have been making them for a long time but it just seems people want to get rid of them. Nothing against the boat. I have never sailed but have visited down below. I'm only 5 foot 9 and felt my hair hit the ceiling (no afro either). Just a freindly F.Y.I, the 33.5 was made from 1987 to 1994 I believe. Smooth sailing.
I know what you are saying. When I say Catalina 30's for sale, I mean from 1985 to 1995. I realize they have been making them for a long time but it just seems people want to get rid of them. Nothing against the boat. I have never sailed but have visited down below. I'm only 5 foot 9 and felt my hair hit the ceiling (no afro either). Just a freindly F.Y.I, the 33.5 was made from 1987 to 1994 I believe. Smooth sailing.
and Hey Doug
Just fyi - Catalina has built over 7000 C'30's since 1974. These are BASICALLY the same boat but have only had 5 major modifications. Also just a tid-bit of info. Catalina was also the last mfg to purchase Atomic four engines. These engines went out of production in 1980 and it took until 1984 until the supply of engines were depleted.
Just fyi - Catalina has built over 7000 C'30's since 1974. These are BASICALLY the same boat but have only had 5 major modifications. Also just a tid-bit of info. Catalina was also the last mfg to purchase Atomic four engines. These engines went out of production in 1980 and it took until 1984 until the supply of engines were depleted.
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Greg Stebbins
John wants a Hunter .....
I think I'd look for a lightly used '80s 30 for a cost-effective boat. For more Piazzas, I look at the Legends. The 31 is a nice size for a weekend cruiser but more costly than a 30. The 28.5 would work but is noticeably smaller than the 31. Of course, the old 33 is one of the best-looking Hunters ever built but a little rare. Greg H23 Faster- S2 9.2C Impulsive
I think I'd look for a lightly used '80s 30 for a cost-effective boat. For more Piazzas, I look at the Legends. The 31 is a nice size for a weekend cruiser but more costly than a 30. The 28.5 would work but is noticeably smaller than the 31. Of course, the old 33 is one of the best-looking Hunters ever built but a little rare. Greg H23 Faster- S2 9.2C Impulsive
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Frank A.
Moving up
We had owned a '92 H28 and were in a similar situation. We did a lot of comparisons of Hunrer, Jenneau and Catalina in the 30-34' and decided on a new Hunter H340. Going from 28' to 34' the interior volume DOUBLED. Huge head, queen size aft berth, cockpit feels like you could play basketball in it. The cockpit arch in the new Hunters is great as i do a lot of single-handling and have no more problesm than I did on my 28'. It's a great boat, stable, and in proper trim it FLIES. Easily see 7.5kts in 10-12kts on a reach. Good luck.
We had owned a '92 H28 and were in a similar situation. We did a lot of comparisons of Hunrer, Jenneau and Catalina in the 30-34' and decided on a new Hunter H340. Going from 28' to 34' the interior volume DOUBLED. Huge head, queen size aft berth, cockpit feels like you could play basketball in it. The cockpit arch in the new Hunters is great as i do a lot of single-handling and have no more problesm than I did on my 28'. It's a great boat, stable, and in proper trim it FLIES. Easily see 7.5kts in 10-12kts on a reach. Good luck.
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