Hi All, I’m taking possession of a new Hunter 33 in about 2 weeks. I have sailed for years with an older trailerable, but now, nearing retirement, have moved to a boat with all the “stuff!” We (my wife and I) will keep her in San Diego. I would appreciate any suggestions from you about things I should be aware of. Or answer: “If I could do it over again I would….” Suggestions about equipment, operation, comfort, additions, etc. All ideas would be appreciated. I have also posted this on the All Boat Page. Thanks, Craig
Suggestions for a Hunter 33 newbee
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You should get a full introduction to the whole boat from soup to nuts on the boat from the dealer,they will explain every little detail on all the equipement and how to operate everything and all the do's and don't it should take one to two hours and you can ask all your guestions. You should also get them to take you out on a sea trial to make sure everthing is good to go. What I did when I went from 18 hobie to my 2001 290 I got them to give me and wife sailing lesson's on our boat, that was the request that my wife had when I wanted to go bigger. I am taking delivery of a new 36 next year and she is asking to take more lesson's again. The dealer told me same thing their head guy will go over the whole boat with us and they do mean everthing and how it works. I would get sailing lesson's for you and your wife and just go slow at first until you get use to the 4 1/2 foot draft she will sail way better than a trailable will and the hunters are set up to sail very easy and good luck with the new boat.
You should get a full introduction to the whole boat from soup to nuts on the boat from the dealer,they will explain every little detail on all the equipement and how to operate everything and all the do's and don't it should take one to two hours and you can ask all your guestions. You should also get them to take you out on a sea trial to make sure everthing is good to go. What I did when I went from 18 hobie to my 2001 290 I got them to give me and wife sailing lesson's on our boat, that was the request that my wife had when I wanted to go bigger. I am taking delivery of a new 36 next year and she is asking to take more lesson's again. The dealer told me same thing their head guy will go over the whole boat with us and they do mean everthing and how it works. I would get sailing lesson's for you and your wife and just go slow at first until you get use to the 4 1/2 foot draft she will sail way better than a trailable will and the hunters are set up to sail very easy and good luck with the new boat.
Hi Craig, it would help us focus better if we...
knew how the boat is equipped, such as: 1. Is it a traditional sloop rig? 2. What kind of ground tackle? 3. Does it have electronic navigation equipment? 4. What do you have for creature comforts below decks? 5. How much time do you plan on spending on the boat? 6. Any extended cruising plans with your new boat? We were happy with our first boat; an H28 for three years, but never stayed more than ten days per cruise maybe once a year mostly at marinas. It had the standard set of sails (main & jib), a cooler, a basic hand held GPS, depth and speed meters, etc. When we became more serious about sailing and traded up for our current boat, our wants and needs changed as well. We've had Belle-Vie for five years and have added some new stuff to make her more accommodating during our two month cruises plus numerous excursions each year. Even so, when we took possession, she already had a suite of stuff that made her very attractive; two reefers, genset, two heat pumps, tv/vcr, tuner, microwave, three burner gas stove with oven, etc. We also sail year around here in PNW waters, so that also influences what you want or need on a boat. Of course it may take some time with your new boat to sort all this out; it did for us. Terry
knew how the boat is equipped, such as: 1. Is it a traditional sloop rig? 2. What kind of ground tackle? 3. Does it have electronic navigation equipment? 4. What do you have for creature comforts below decks? 5. How much time do you plan on spending on the boat? 6. Any extended cruising plans with your new boat? We were happy with our first boat; an H28 for three years, but never stayed more than ten days per cruise maybe once a year mostly at marinas. It had the standard set of sails (main & jib), a cooler, a basic hand held GPS, depth and speed meters, etc. When we became more serious about sailing and traded up for our current boat, our wants and needs changed as well. We've had Belle-Vie for five years and have added some new stuff to make her more accommodating during our two month cruises plus numerous excursions each year. Even so, when we took possession, she already had a suite of stuff that made her very attractive; two reefers, genset, two heat pumps, tv/vcr, tuner, microwave, three burner gas stove with oven, etc. We also sail year around here in PNW waters, so that also influences what you want or need on a boat. Of course it may take some time with your new boat to sort all this out; it did for us. Terry
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1. Make sure you have a full list of all the Hunter recall items on the new H33 (there are a few) and that the seller has incorporated/implemented all of them 2. Include in your Purchase Contract that, the boat's keel will be straight and true and not bent or twisted like some H33s. Yes I am talking about a NEW boat 3. Get the Seller to agree that all defects will be corrected - that includes gelcoat scuffings and Autopilot settings etc.. 4. Get the dealer to be firm on a commissioning/delivery date to you and talk about a penalty if he is late 4. A trial sail is important - preferably on a fully equipped demo boat so you have a good feeling for what equipment options are important to you and your wife. It is one thing seeing these options offered on paper but different when you are actually experiencing their utilization 5. Gain a full understanding of tuning of the B&R Rig (no backsay) 6. Finally, the H33 sails well single-handed, is safe, comfortable and it looks like most of the bugs have been removed over the past three seasons. Especially the Yanmar overheating problems. Good Luck with your purchase.
1. Make sure you have a full list of all the Hunter recall items on the new H33 (there are a few) and that the seller has incorporated/implemented all of them 2. Include in your Purchase Contract that, the boat's keel will be straight and true and not bent or twisted like some H33s. Yes I am talking about a NEW boat 3. Get the Seller to agree that all defects will be corrected - that includes gelcoat scuffings and Autopilot settings etc.. 4. Get the dealer to be firm on a commissioning/delivery date to you and talk about a penalty if he is late 4. A trial sail is important - preferably on a fully equipped demo boat so you have a good feeling for what equipment options are important to you and your wife. It is one thing seeing these options offered on paper but different when you are actually experiencing their utilization 5. Gain a full understanding of tuning of the B&R Rig (no backsay) 6. Finally, the H33 sails well single-handed, is safe, comfortable and it looks like most of the bugs have been removed over the past three seasons. Especially the Yanmar overheating problems. Good Luck with your purchase.
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