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Review of the Hunter 33 by Mike Pajewski
| Year built | 2011 |
| Location of boat | Manitowoc Marina, WI |
| The boat is sailed on | The Great Lakes |
| How the boat is used | Day sailing |
| Normal wind strength | 10-15 knots |
| Average size of crew | 2-4 |
| Liveaboard? | No |
| Owner bought the boat in | 2011 |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | Yes I would. I like the Hunter 33 arch and interior layout. The H33 has one of the nicer galley arrangemnts. |
| Gear that's been added | Mast mounted digital HD TV antenna JVC 19 inch flat screen TV with built in DVD player. Factory OPtions include: C90W Plotter ST 60 instruments Windlass Bimini Spinnaker Handling gear Mariner Package Autopilot |
| Structural or complex improvements | NOne |
| The boat's best features | The arch mounted traveler Large U-shaped galley and roomy salon roomy aft cabin sailing performance |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | stuffing box nut was not tight Hatch lock is totally inadequate really could use a couple drawers in the galley cushions were late arriving and velcro was not installed to restrain the cushions |
| Sailing characterisitcs | Limited sailing so far. The delivery trip was msotly in fog and light winds. Two day sails have been at both extremes - 15-20 NE winds with gusts to 25. and 5-10mph. Boat tracks nicely, seems very nimble and does well with light air. Have not fully mastered all of the new sail controls in the step up to a 33 form a 26 |
| Motoring characterisitcs | Motored form Milwaukee to Manitowoc. Tracked well and good fuel economy |
| Liveability | Comfortable for a couple and two small puppies. Aft cabin is roomy and offered plenty of elbow room. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | Ordered spinnaker handling gear. Have not received the stand up spring for the spinnaker halyard at the mast step. |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | Dealership was very heplful during the purchasing and financeing process. Boat was clean and ready to go. Delays in delivery of cushions and some small parts have caused some frustration. |
| Other comments | Overall I am happy with the boat and it is everything I hoped for. It will take time to get used to a larger boat and I am sure that as we use the boat we will develop new opinions. |
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