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Review of the Hunter 33.5 by Richard H. Sweat

Year built 1997  
Location of boat Pickwick State Park  
The boat is sailed on Rivers  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength less than 10 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1997  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Without hesitation. Best sailboat I have ever owned (this is my fifth one). We love the circular cockpit--thats what first attracted us to the boat. You have lots of leg room and don't have to climb over peoples laps to go forward. The layout is great. The use of more glass makes interior lighting fantastic. Only complaints I have...and they are minor...I wish I had gotten air conditioning with it and an electric winch. I am 61 years old and raising the big main wears me out..but once you get it up..it is larger then most and gives you great sailing. We still get compliments on how great the boat looks and sails. We have thought about getting a bigger boat, but like this one so much we cant part with it.  
Gear that's been added  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Cockpit room, interior design, light from outside  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. I would recommend the drain in the anchor locker be made larger. I have a problem with leaves and insects getting in a plugging it up. I wish Hunter would make larger size boats with the circular cockpit design of the 33.5  
Sailing characterisitcs Just smooth handing. Very responsive  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability We put a portable AC over the top hatch during the hot part of summer. The boat is liveable for us (wife, dog and I). We have lived aboard for a week and have not experienced long term live aboard, but I don't see where it would be a problem.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Experience has been good.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any We have always used Rooke Sails in Memphis for our boats. Honest, dependable, and friendly people.  
Other comments We pretty much will stay with Hunters for sailboats.  

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