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Geoff Middleton1 July 2004
REVIEW

Hunter 33

The rush of USA imports isn't restricted to powerboats, as Geoff Middleton discovered on a blustery Melbourne day with the first Hunter 33 yacht to hit Australian waters
FAMILY HERITAGETESTING CONDITIONSROOM TO MOVESAIL AWAY

For around $185,000 they represent good value for money considering all the standard equipment that they come with. Add a few grand for the engine upgrade and some extra electronics and it's really a complete cruising package.

HIGHS


  • Easy to handle for a couple
  • Light and responsive helm
  • Well-appointed big-volume interior

LOWS


  • Tender in a blow (shoal-draft keel)
  • Fit and finish not to Euro standards
  • Really needs the second set of winches for single- or short-handed sailing.





































































HUNTER 33
PRICE AS TESTED $190,000
OPTIONS FITTED
Engine upgrade, wind speed, TV antenna, arch traveler
 
PRICED FROM $185,000
 
GENERAL
Hull type: Monhull cruiser
Material: Fibreglass
Length overall: 10.21m
Length at waterline: 8.97m
Beam: 3.51m
Draft: 1.67m (Deep draft)
1.37m (Shoal draft)
Displacement: 4997kg
Ballast: 1569kg (Deep keel)
1623kg (Shoal keel)
 
CAPACITIES
Berths: 4-6
Fuel: 95lt
Water: 189lt
 
ENGINE
Make/model: Yanmar 2GM20
Type: two-cylinder naturally-aspirated diesel
Rated hp: 18hp
 
Sail Area
Total: 50.35sqm
 
SUPPLIED BY Parson's Marina, 34 The Strand, Williamstown, Victoria, tel (03) 9397 7312, or visit www.huntermarine.com




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