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Hunt Yachts: Brotherhood of the Deep-V Tradition
Hunt Yachts' line of elegant cruisers maintains the original vision of C. Raymond Hunt, the man who gave birth to the brand. Today it is still synonymous with classic Northeastern design cues and solid performance. The latest Hunt Yachts are well outfitted cruisers, perfect for the weekend jaunt, the intermediate passage, or some extended island hopping.
Hunt Yachts: Brotherhood of the Deep-V Tradition
Staffwriter: Bob Zeoli
Page One: Hunt 33 Features
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Perfect Weekender Hunt 33
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Roomy & Powerful Hunt 36 |
Award Winning Harrier 36
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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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Page Two: Hunt 33 Specs
A v-berth comfortably sleeps two, and just
aft is the galley with sink, stove, refrigeration, and a hanging closet on
the port side. A full head is located just down the steps from the
bridge deck. To the aft of the bridge deck is a fifty-five square foot
cockpit.
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above is the 33 Open, featured here without the optional canopy.
The signature deep v hull makes for an excellent ride
in all manner of sea states, and the bow thruster gives the 33 extra
maneuverability for docking.
The single engine configuration provides ample power
without costing too much weight or space, and the fuel tank fits beneath the
large cockpit. Down below headroom is a generous 6' 3". |
Hunt
33 Specs |
LOA
LWL
Beam
Draft
Displacement
Power
Gear
Propeller
Fuel
Water |
32'9"
28'1"
10'1"
1'8" Hull
3'0" Skeg
10,000 lbs.
Cummins 370B diesel
370 bhp @ 3,000 rpm
ZF 220 A 2.04:1
21" diameter 5-blade
125 gallons
30 gallons |
Page Three: Hunt 36
The Hunt 36: More Power
and Feet
In addition to a few feet, the Hunt 36 includes more
power to make this model a little more performance-oriented. Following
in the tradition of C. Raymond Hunt Associates, it incorporates the deep-v
hull and the Northeast styling synonymous with its name.
It Gets a Boost
Hunt Yachts opted to stay with one engine in the
standard package, replacing the 370 horsepower engine that comes in the base
33' with 440 horsepower version. Add to it a larger fuel capacity of
250 gallons, and you've got a boat even more seaworthy than its predecessor.
Topping out at 30 knots, the Hunt 36 can cruise at 20
knots over a range of 330 nautical miles.
If you want to add power, you can go for a twin engine
configuration, pushing the 36' to 40 knots top speed, and opt for water jets
as opposed to standard propellers.
More Room to Spread Out
Hunt has utilized the extra three feet of length on
the 36' to incorporate more space both above and below decks. Two
additional feet on the bridge deck allow for an L settee to be added, and an
expandable dining table.
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Below deck you have the option of a cabin with or
without a stateroom. In the former, a door separates the v
berth from the rest of the cabin, and is complete with closets on both
sides. The head is located just aft of the stateroom, rather than the galley, and
has two doors. And the L-shaped galley is aft of the head.
With either version of the 36', the dinette is
noticeably larger, and the galley has a two burner stove, rather than the
one outfitted on the 33. The 36 is well
proportioned with clean and comfortable elegance - a trademark of the
classic Hunt style. |
Hunt 36
Specs |
LOA
LWL
BeamDraft
Displacement
Power
Gear
Propeller
Fuel
Water |
36'6"
31'9"
11'0"
1'10" Hull
3'0" Skeg13,500 lbs.
Yanmar 6LY2A-STP Diesel
440 bhp @3,300 rpm
ZF 220 A 2.04:1
22" diameter 5 blade
250 gallons
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Page Four: The Award-Winning Harrier 36
Harrier 36: Opulent and Sophisticated.
Yes, but ... Wow, Can She Move!
Winner of the 2003 National Marine
Manufacturers Association Award for inboard powerboats, the newest Hunt
yacht is the most sumptuous of the bunch. Sumptuous in a masculine
way, that is. Built to be
ultra-customizable, it is also a great performance boat. Twin 370
horsepower engines are standard, and an upgrade to twin 440's is an option,
giving the Harrier 40 knot-plus speed.
Reaping All the Benefits
Green-tinted SOLEX glass is used on
the large, swept windshield to enhance the look of this sportsman's passagemaker. As with the 33 and 36 Express, you have the choice of a soft
top, sedan, or hardtop. And like the 33 and the 36, the Harrier is
built for performance without sacrificing comfort. One example is is
the hull shape, designed to protect the cockpit from spray when cruising at
high speed.
Utilizing the same hull dimensions as
the 36' Express, the Harrier incorporates the latest in material by using
composites and carbon fibers to increase strength and durability while
keeping weight down.
Below deck, Hunt sacrificed the dinette
in order to make room for a queen-sized berth. Despite eliminating the
v berth in favor of a regular bed layout, space is used quite efficiently,
with plenty of closet and drawer space, and extra seating room.
As an express cruiser, passengers will
be spending most of their time on deck, and Hunt has designed it
accordingly. There is room enough for a large L-shaped settee with
dining table as well as a deck galley and bar, eliminating the need for a
dinette below deck.
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Harrier 36
Specs |
LOA
Beam
Draft
Power
Fuel |
36'6"
11'0"
3'0"
2 x Yanmar 370 hp
Diesel
250 gallons |
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