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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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