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Hunter builds a good one!
A new Hunter 33 came into my club a couple of weeks ago and I finally got a
close look. 1st of all, this is not a typical bathtub hunter like Horvath's and most others. They actually gave the boat some lines. Some damage is done by the three odd sized windows/ports, but the overall look of the boat is a huge improvement. They also carried the doghouse coachroof too far forward for volume, but that can be forgiven in today's market. Down below one gets the impression that Hunter is continuing to improve. Fit and finish was good, the sole was solid and things were less plastic-like. The cockpit was well laid out and the big swimplatform/scoop looks like fun. I've sailed side-by-side with the boat and it sails well, though it has in mast furling. Here's a pic from Yachtworld... http://newimages.yachtworld.com/1/1/6/8/3/1168390_6.jpg Right now, Catalina has been the only "family" boat at a low pricepoint I'd consider for a new boat. Beneteau quality has always been suspect along with Hunters. I think the new Hunter looks nicer/as nice as the Catalina 32 and they have clearly cleaned up somewhat on quality. RB |
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Man, you can tell that thing was made to sail. The traveler is above the
bimini which is part of the "radar arch" which is part of the ................ S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
I'll drop down a foot and take the C&C99.
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On 24 Sep 2004 01:26:11 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote this
crap: Not too shabby. The swim platform looks a little small, and where is the swim ladder? The ladder is there. It telescopes on the boat I saw. Swim platform if pretty roomy for a 33. Are you kidding? Mine is much bigger. I've got storage lockers on the platform, and a shower. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
The ladder is there. It telescopes on the boat I saw. Swim platform if pretty
roomy for a 33. Are you kidding? Mine is much bigger. I've got storage lockers on the platform, and a shower. How big is your boat? Hunter has moved away from boats that look like yours because they "tired of the ridicule." This was actually told to me by a rep at Sailing Specialties. While Hunter may be copying Beneteau and Catalina, the new boat is certainly a huge improvement. RB RB |
"Horvath" wrote in message I saw a C&C 99 at a boat show in Chicago. It was poorly made. Some of the doors wouldn't close properly. We checked out a new C&C at the Michigan City In-The-Water Boat Show in August. Sadly, it appeared cheapened from earlier C&Cs and we found similar problems, including floor access panels poorly fit, doors that either didn't close or didn't stay closed, and finish mistakes on several pieces of wood. Externally it seemed about on par with earlier boats, but the interior was unattractive and poorly done. Not to mention an astronomical price considering such flaws. C&C is resting on its laurels and doesn't offer good value for the money. Max |
I saw a C&C 99 at a boat show in Chicago. It was poorly made. Some
of the doors wouldn't close properly. Maybe you should compare the C&Cs layup schedule with the Hunter's. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't fix these things, at
least for the show boat. Scotty "Maxprop" wrote in message et... "Horvath" wrote in message I saw a C&C 99 at a boat show in Chicago. It was poorly made. Some of the doors wouldn't close properly. We checked out a new C&C at the Michigan City In-The-Water Boat Show in August. Sadly, it appeared cheapened from earlier C&Cs and we found similar problems, including floor access panels poorly fit, doors that either didn't close or didn't stay closed, and finish mistakes on several pieces of wood. Externally it seemed about on par with earlier boats, but the interior was unattractive and poorly done. Not to mention an astronomical price considering such flaws. C&C is resting on its laurels and doesn't offer good value for the money. Max |
On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 13:16:51 GMT, "Maxprop"
wrote this crap: "Horvath" wrote in message I saw a C&C 99 at a boat show in Chicago. It was poorly made. Some of the doors wouldn't close properly. We checked out a new C&C at the Michigan City In-The-Water Boat Show in August. Sadly, it appeared cheapened from earlier C&Cs and we found similar problems, including floor access panels poorly fit, doors that either didn't close or didn't stay closed, and finish mistakes on several pieces of wood. Externally it seemed about on par with earlier boats, but the interior was unattractive and poorly done. Not to mention an astronomical price considering such flaws. C&C is resting on its laurels and doesn't offer good value for the money. That's exactly what I thought. I was shocked that most of these things could be easily fixed before the boat show. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't fix these things, at least for the show boat. So did we. The Beneteaus were similarly unprepared for the show. Max |
So did we. The Beneteaus were similarly unprepared for the show.
At the last show in AC, the Beneteaus were a mess (again). The Smaller hunters were barley together with screws missing and tables that were not fully fastened. The larger hunters were better treated by the reps. This sort of thing is common. I've seen at every boat show on a variety of boats. RB |
"Horvath" wrote in message That's exactly what I thought. I was shocked that most of these things could be easily fixed before the boat show. In addition to negligence in repairing such deficiencies, the boats simply appeared cheapened internally. Not up to typical C&C standards, IMO. Max |
"Bobsprit" wrote in message So did we. The Beneteaus were similarly unprepared for the show. At the last show in AC, the Beneteaus were a mess (again). The Smaller hunters were barley together with screws missing and tables that were not fully fastened. The larger hunters were better treated by the reps. This sort of thing is common. I've seen at every boat show on a variety of boats. Oddly enough the Catalinas seemed as well-prepared as any boats at the MC show. Of course the Tartans and other such upper-end boats all looked marvelous, inside and out. Max |
Oddly enough the Catalinas seemed as well-prepared as any boats at the MC
show. Of course the Tartans and other such upper-end boats all looked marvelous, inside and out. In this area (AC boat show included) the Catalina line is handled by Coney's Marine. They tend to do a good job. RB |
On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 17:56:02 -0400, "Scott Vernon"
wrote this crap: I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't fix these things, at least for the show boat. That's what I thought. I figgered they must have had bigger problems. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
do they take the same boat from show to show, or use a local dealers'
boat? Scotty "Horvath" wrote in message ... On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 17:56:02 -0400, "Scott Vernon" wrote this crap: I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't fix these things, at least for the show boat. That's what I thought. I figgered they must have had bigger problems. Pathetic Earthlings! No one can save you now! |
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
... do they take the same boat from show to show, or use a local dealers' boat? Horass does the same for his boyfriend of the week. |
Answer his question.
S. "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... : do they take the same boat from show to show, or use a local dealers' : boat? : : What an idiot Scotty Potty is. Does he even "think" before he posts? : : : RB |
What an idiot Scotty Potty is. Does he even "think" before he posts?
I'd like to see your answer to his question. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
What an idiot Scotty Potty is. Does he even "think" before he posts?
I'd like to see your answer to his question. I guess you guys don't talk to dealers. The new Catalina 350 and C&C 99 were brought all over the country. There were only those hulls. 2 additional Catalina 350's were built and sold, but with provisions for a few more shows at a discount to the buyers. Common practice. The Catalina's shown in this area are shown by a single dealer, Coney's. Recently, the 47 they used belonged to someone. LI Yacht sales does the same deal with C&Cs amd Tartans often making deals with owners. Freedom and Island Packet don't always go through a dealer, with company reps linking with local dealers. It's different in different areas. I was aboard a big Jenneau recently and they wouldn't even allow boat shoes. Socks only. Privately owned boat. RB |
It's different in different areas.
That's right pinhead. And it's also different with different manufactures. So why make the comment that you did to Scott. You make yourself look smaller every day. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message ... It's different in different areas. That's right pinhead. And it's also different with different manufactures. So why make the comment that you did to Scott. Cause he's a creep? You make yourself look smaller every day. Ha ha, till you look at his pic. !!!!!!!!! SV |
"Bobsprit" wrote in message What an idiot Scotty Potty is. Does he even "think" before he posts? I'd like to see your answer to his question. I guess you guys don't talk to dealers. The new Catalina 350 and C&C 99 were brought all over the country. There were only those hulls. 2 additional Catalina 350's were built and sold, but with provisions for a few more shows at a discount to the buyers. Certainly you're not talking about this year's shows, because there are C 350s all over the place. I saw at least 4 of them this summer, and there's a new one in our Marina, not to mention the one at the show and the one at the dealership. Max |
"Bobsprit" wrote ...
No Wait! Scotty figured they drag that Catalina 400 all over the place! RB Then wrote: "Bobsprit" wrote ... Tartan dragged that C&C 99 Hull #1 all over the country. Same with the 1st C&C 350, though Dance little boobspit, dance...... |
Tartan dragged that C&C 99 Hull #1
all over the country. Same with the 1st C&C 350, though Dance little boobspit, dance...... What's the difference between the Catalina 400 and Hull #1 of the C&C 99, little Scotty Potti??? Hmmmmmm? Hoooh ahhhh! RB |
"Bobsprit" wrote in message Certainly you're not talking about this year's shows, because there are C 350s all over the place. I said NEW indicating hull introductions. Which is exactly what I'm talking about. The C350 showed up last season and there are a ton of 'em everywhere now. Max |
Which is exactly what I'm talking about. The C350 showed up last season and
there are a ton of 'em everywhere now. Yup, but Scotty Potti thinks they are just shipping the same boat around in a big box with the mast sticking out. RB |
bob, do you have any idea how stupid you make
yourself appear? S. "Bobsprit" wrote in message ... : Which is exactly what I'm talking about. The C350 showed up last season and : there are a ton of 'em everywhere now. : : : Yup, but Scotty Potti thinks they are just shipping the same boat around in a : big box with the mast sticking out. : : RB |
At the last Atlantic City boat show we were at there were several boat
hauling rigs in the back. I was poking around them and talked to 2 of the drivers. Can't remember which boats, but they told me they haul from one show to the next. Which is the normal op. procedure for industrial machinery shows that I've worked. Scotty "SAIL LOCO" wrote in message ... It's different in different areas. That's right pinhead. And it's also different with different manufactures. So why make the comment that you did to Scott. You make yourself look smaller every day. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
Can't remember which boats, but they told me they haul
from one show to the next. Which is the normal op. procedure for industrial machinery shows that I've worked. Bwahahahahaha! Hhahahahahaha! Hooh ahhahahahahaha! RB |
Insane laughter, the reply of a born loser.
"Bobsprit" wrote in message ... Can't remember which boats, but they told me they haul from one show to the next. Which is the normal op. procedure for industrial machinery shows that I've worked. Bwahahahahaha! Hhahahahahaha! Hooh ahhahahahahaha! RB |
bob, do you have any idea how stupid you make yourself appear?
When your that ugly 'stupid' is an ego booster. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
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