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Hunt
Heritage and Master of the Legendary Deep-V
The legacy of C. Raymond Hunt is
apparent in Hunt Yachts, the company founded in 1998, in his name. His
deep-v hull was a monumental contribution to boat design, and it is the
building block of Hunt Yachts. The origin of the company is in C.
Raymond Hunt Associates, the naval architecture firm with a history of
producing leading designs in sailboats, powerboats, military, and commercial craft
for over half a century. Still incorporated today, the firm gave birth to
Hunt Yachts as a means of building the production boats it designs.
Hunt 33:
The Perfect Weekender
The Hunt 33 is a performance boat
built in the tradition of New England cruising. It is a day boat turned
weekender with a well fitted, tastefully adorned cabin that can accommodate
two. Cherry trim within the cabin and teak on the bridge deck maintain a
classic look without detracting from its roots in ruggedness. Of course, Hunt
Yachts offer quite a bit in the area of options and customizable features to
suit most owner’s needs. 
It is a boat that looks capable of
handling any conditions, with performance that will reassure any skeptic.
Topping out at 30 knots, the 33 cruises comfortably at 25.
And at 20 knots, the 33
has a range of 200 miles, enough to get almost any cruiser to their
destination and back.
Staying
Slim, But With Power
The low weight gets the 33 up to
speed quickly, and the hull design lends to a perfectly smooth ride. The
single engine enables performance without intrusive sound levels.
Available as a sedan, a hardtop, or with an open bridge, the 33 retains
resoluteness in all forms.
Every model is equipped with a large
windshield that provides excellent visibility, and cover from spray and
wind. All of this adds up to a superb cruising platform capable of holding
its own in virtually any environment. 
The secret to the success of the 33
is its relatively low weight, made possible by incorporating a single
engine, as well as a determination to keep superfluous fittings out of the
design.
A single 370 horsepower diesel with
prop is the standard outfitting for the 33, but an upgrade to 440 horsepower
and water jet are available.
Any worries about only one prop for
handling in tight situations are assuaged with the knowledge that the 33
comes standard with a bow thruster to augment low speed maneuvering.
For The
Weekender
The cabin of the 33 is meant to
comfortably sleep two people for a weekend jaunt. That it does in style, maintaining a
classic sense of New England craftsmanship in its cherry trim and graceful appointment.
Over six feet of headroom in the cabin is generous, and the v berth is ample.
The 33 has a
galley on the starboard side with stove and refrigerator, and a dinette to the
port side. Aft of the galley is the full head with handheld shower.
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