Just wanted to see if anyone has liveaboard experience with a hunter 34, am considering a purchase. Thanks for the great advice!
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Liveaboard
Personally not, but I have two very good friends living on their 34s (right next to each other!)further down my dock and they are perfectly happy with their choice of an H34 for a liveaboard.
Personally not, but I have two very good friends living on their 34s (right next to each other!)further down my dock and they are perfectly happy with their choice of an H34 for a liveaboard.
Hunter 34 Livaboarder
Ma'am, I lived aboard a Hunter 34 for a couple of years. The boat was an exceptionally accommodating livaboard. I would highly recommend it. I can provide much specific information and advice, if you like. What would you be most interested to learn? Please advise. Respectfully, Jon [jmanis@advocatehealth.com]
Ma'am, I lived aboard a Hunter 34 for a couple of years. The boat was an exceptionally accommodating livaboard. I would highly recommend it. I can provide much specific information and advice, if you like. What would you be most interested to learn? Please advise. Respectfully, Jon [jmanis@advocatehealth.com]
Reply to George
George, I might like to speak to the friends of yours that liveaboard the H34. Any way they can email me? Thanks, Robin gratytshrk@aol.com
George, I might like to speak to the friends of yours that liveaboard the H34. Any way they can email me? Thanks, Robin gratytshrk@aol.com
Considering Same
This is a good question as I am thinking about the 34 as a livaboard in the near future. I first thought about this boat as a posibility after seeing one posted for sale on the board at the N.O. Municipal Yacht Harbor. Since then I had the chance to go below aboard a 34 in Mandeville and was pleased with the roomy feeling but am still wondering about actually living aboard. I would also be interested in hearing about others who have lived aboard the 34. Thanks Dan LaFon
This is a good question as I am thinking about the 34 as a livaboard in the near future. I first thought about this boat as a posibility after seeing one posted for sale on the board at the N.O. Municipal Yacht Harbor. Since then I had the chance to go below aboard a 34 in Mandeville and was pleased with the roomy feeling but am still wondering about actually living aboard. I would also be interested in hearing about others who have lived aboard the 34. Thanks Dan LaFon
Reply to Robin
Will ask if they do the e-mail thing from their boat, or if they have one at work, and pass on your address.
Will ask if they do the e-mail thing from their boat, or if they have one at work, and pass on your address.
Great Liveaboard
Hi, I lived aboard my hunter 34 "Dragon Slayer" for almost two years. I loved it and still have the boat. I have always been a little claustrophobic but had no problem on the 34. I have always received compliments by people who have been aboard for the first time, they all find it very spacious. Recently I looked at a hunter 37 at a local marina. I liked the cutter rig, but would not trade my 34's interior for the 37. The 34 has it beat hands down. If you would like to contact me I will help in any way I can. After two years all the bugs were worked out and it was a very comfortable home! Mark Rowse 3164 Ward Road Mobile, AL 36605 334-473-5317 captainmark@zebra.net
Hi, I lived aboard my hunter 34 "Dragon Slayer" for almost two years. I loved it and still have the boat. I have always been a little claustrophobic but had no problem on the 34. I have always received compliments by people who have been aboard for the first time, they all find it very spacious. Recently I looked at a hunter 37 at a local marina. I liked the cutter rig, but would not trade my 34's interior for the 37. The 34 has it beat hands down. If you would like to contact me I will help in any way I can. After two years all the bugs were worked out and it was a very comfortable home! Mark Rowse 3164 Ward Road Mobile, AL 36605 334-473-5317 captainmark@zebra.net
It's just right for one
I have lived on my 34 on and off for a couple of years, and find she is perfectly comfortable for me when I am alone. For anything more than a weekend, though, even two will get in each other's way. There is a lot of room in this boat, and if you intend to live aboard extended, you might experiment with many things. My previous owner also lived aboard, and made significant changes to the stcok layout that worked very well. As in anything else, it all depends what you need, want, and expect. Good luck Geoff
I have lived on my 34 on and off for a couple of years, and find she is perfectly comfortable for me when I am alone. For anything more than a weekend, though, even two will get in each other's way. There is a lot of room in this boat, and if you intend to live aboard extended, you might experiment with many things. My previous owner also lived aboard, and made significant changes to the stcok layout that worked very well. As in anything else, it all depends what you need, want, and expect. Good luck Geoff
I think so.
I travel to Mobile, AL frequently and since I'm from KS take every opportunity to visit marinas when I'm at a coastal city. I also have a H-34 that I sail on Lake Perry, KS so I pay particular attention to H-34's whenever I see them. At one of the marinas, located on 163, just South of the bridge that crosses over the Dog River is a H-34 that is very clean and I believe has a liveaboard. The owner has the canvas bimini set up so that the entire cockpit can be enclosed thus giving a lot more room. Turner Marine is on the North side of the bridge at this location, simply cross the bridge to the South and take Bay Road. Then take an immediate left. About a 3 hour drive from N.O. and then on the way back you can take U.S. 90 and visit every marina enroute, lovely drive. And by the way, a H-34 is a wonderful boat.
I travel to Mobile, AL frequently and since I'm from KS take every opportunity to visit marinas when I'm at a coastal city. I also have a H-34 that I sail on Lake Perry, KS so I pay particular attention to H-34's whenever I see them. At one of the marinas, located on 163, just South of the bridge that crosses over the Dog River is a H-34 that is very clean and I believe has a liveaboard. The owner has the canvas bimini set up so that the entire cockpit can be enclosed thus giving a lot more room. Turner Marine is on the North side of the bridge at this location, simply cross the bridge to the South and take Bay Road. Then take an immediate left. About a 3 hour drive from N.O. and then on the way back you can take U.S. 90 and visit every marina enroute, lovely drive. And by the way, a H-34 is a wonderful boat.
Live Aboard 34
Lived aboard an '86 model for 5 years. Both in a marina and on the hook. Great boat,except for one thing (personal opinion). The lack of a second settee in the salon. If more than one person wants to stretch out and relax, someone has to head for the v-berth or aft cabin. It's also impossible to arrange the cushions on the dinette into something comfortable when the table is lowered. Because of the boats tendancy to "sail" on the anchor, I strongly suggest the use of a riding sail.
Lived aboard an '86 model for 5 years. Both in a marina and on the hook. Great boat,except for one thing (personal opinion). The lack of a second settee in the salon. If more than one person wants to stretch out and relax, someone has to head for the v-berth or aft cabin. It's also impossible to arrange the cushions on the dinette into something comfortable when the table is lowered. Because of the boats tendancy to "sail" on the anchor, I strongly suggest the use of a riding sail.
SLIDELL NEIGHBOR!
HI! Having cruised extensively and have friends who lived on their Hunter 33,,,,,,,,this 34-ft yacht is a great home! You need to add dockside water pressure and basics like icebox refrigeration...microwave... air conditioning (this is Louisiana) and see if you can discharge toilet waste illegally (this is Louisana) Bigest problem friends have expressed is excessive moisture from daily living...works havoc on your computer stuff...however, Go for it! Wish I had lived in a marina before the "ball and chain" and constant complaints about how awful this is, when we could have been at home!
HI! Having cruised extensively and have friends who lived on their Hunter 33,,,,,,,,this 34-ft yacht is a great home! You need to add dockside water pressure and basics like icebox refrigeration...microwave... air conditioning (this is Louisiana) and see if you can discharge toilet waste illegally (this is Louisana) Bigest problem friends have expressed is excessive moisture from daily living...works havoc on your computer stuff...however, Go for it! Wish I had lived in a marina before the "ball and chain" and constant complaints about how awful this is, when we could have been at home!
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