Spent a couple of days on board the new Hunter e33 at the Toronto Boat Show as an "Ambassador" for True North Yachts. They ask for volunteer owners to come down and spend some time talking boats and sailing to people at the show. I had a great time, mostly getting to talk to people with sailboats either looking to move up or first timers. One woman I talked to quite a while was looking to move sideways from a C&C 34 to something that was much easier to single hand, which the 33 fits perfectly 
Managed to have a good look over the boat during the quiet times.
First thing that you really notice is the swim platform. My wife fell in love as soon as she saw it. Must be 3 times the size and much more space to use. We anchor out a lot and this would be awesome to say the least.
Next great thing I loved was the Main Sheet led to the helm beside the traveller line. Hunter first did this on the 39 and then e36 and now on the e33. I've checked it over, even considering to see if I could do this on ours.
Cockpit layout has changed slightly as well. Seats beside the helm reach further outboard and are now covered in teak. ( this pic is from the Hunter website..... you'd think I'd take some pictures while I was down there for 3 days ???...... but was having too much fun talking to people )
Couple of other nice features, one is the arch which is split partway up, with 4 large philips screws / bolts. ( philips head???? ..... seriously ?? you guys south of the 49th need to learn about Robertson head / square drive ) Makes taking down the arch much easier for the owner to do, rather than having to crawl through the aft cabin, lockers, and stern access space to get the the bolts on the underside of the deck.
One drawback is the elimination of the 4 cupholders ahead of the Instrument Pod...... we'd be lost without these.
This also shows the swim platform raised for the helm seat
Down below, is the flip seat Nav table. Gives you a bigger bench to sit and / or sleep, while still providing a larger chart table. Neat feature is the iPod docking station ( round black disc on the shelf behind the table ) which not only ties into the stereo system, but also HDMI to the tv screen for on board videos...... way cool.
Dinette table now lowers via a crank inside the cabinet beside the table. Much easier than lifting the table and pulling out the 2 support legs in our 33. Also provides extra storage beside the table. Drawback may be that the cabinet remains in place, but could also be used as a sea berth, which would be a plus.
All in all, had a great time at the show and very impressed with the new features. Hull design has also been improved, similar to the e36 which will give you a faster ride.
Managed to have a good look over the boat during the quiet times.
First thing that you really notice is the swim platform. My wife fell in love as soon as she saw it. Must be 3 times the size and much more space to use. We anchor out a lot and this would be awesome to say the least.
Next great thing I loved was the Main Sheet led to the helm beside the traveller line. Hunter first did this on the 39 and then e36 and now on the e33. I've checked it over, even considering to see if I could do this on ours.
Cockpit layout has changed slightly as well. Seats beside the helm reach further outboard and are now covered in teak. ( this pic is from the Hunter website..... you'd think I'd take some pictures while I was down there for 3 days ???...... but was having too much fun talking to people )
Couple of other nice features, one is the arch which is split partway up, with 4 large philips screws / bolts. ( philips head???? ..... seriously ?? you guys south of the 49th need to learn about Robertson head / square drive ) Makes taking down the arch much easier for the owner to do, rather than having to crawl through the aft cabin, lockers, and stern access space to get the the bolts on the underside of the deck.
One drawback is the elimination of the 4 cupholders ahead of the Instrument Pod...... we'd be lost without these.
This also shows the swim platform raised for the helm seat
Down below, is the flip seat Nav table. Gives you a bigger bench to sit and / or sleep, while still providing a larger chart table. Neat feature is the iPod docking station ( round black disc on the shelf behind the table ) which not only ties into the stereo system, but also HDMI to the tv screen for on board videos...... way cool.
Dinette table now lowers via a crank inside the cabinet beside the table. Much easier than lifting the table and pulling out the 2 support legs in our 33. Also provides extra storage beside the table. Drawback may be that the cabinet remains in place, but could also be used as a sea berth, which would be a plus.
All in all, had a great time at the show and very impressed with the new features. Hull design has also been improved, similar to the e36 which will give you a faster ride.
