Keel Configuration

[Peter Rourke]

I am considering the purchase of a 1979 Hunter 33. Due to the area I sail in (downeast) the keel configuration is most important. I cannot find a plan that shows the boat below the waterline. Does anyone have photos or an address that I get this info?Thanks,pete

 

[Terry Arnold]

H33 keel configuration

I have a shoal draft H33 (draft 4ft). Send me your email address and I'll send you what pictures I have.

 

[Jim Logan]

H33 keel configuration

I have a 1980 H33, the deep draft model. There are two models of the 33, the shoal draft, around 4 feet, and the deep draft, 5' 3", THe deep draft is a standard fin keel, the keel material is lead - I do not know about the shoal draft. The keel on the deep draft model is attached by stainless keel bolts.

 

[Peter Rourke]

Thanks for info

Thanks for the offer of info. I am looking for pictures of the 5 foot 3" keel. My concern is snagging pots. Downeast the lobster pots have both a toggle to help keep the lines above the heavy currents, then about 30' of line leading to a pickup. If you split the two, the line rakes your bottom. An exposed prop, or vertical fin or rudder can be very troublesome.rourke@wit.edu

 

[Jim Logan]

H33 Fin keel shape

the deep draft version (5'3")is a vertical keel shape. THe front edge sweeps back at a 20 - 25 degree angle - you might look at the "boats" section in this forum, maybe some fo them have a side drawing of the boat and keel shape.

 

[David McCollough]

hey, i've recently purchased a '78 33. great so far. i gotin touch with Hunter through their web page and they sent a basic manual with keel, wiring plumbing and so forth. i am at 5'3" and will be happy to fax you this info. do you have a hot water heater? if so what. i've got a cng from GSI. old huh!! looks great and i want to convert to lpg. already did so on the stove and all is well. need info on GS-REU-95.

 

[Jim O'Brien]

My book has different draft specs

My 82 H33 is listed at 5'8".