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HUNTER E33

HUNTER E33

Hunter Marine🇺🇸· Design: Hunter Marine
$62,974 avg$14,500 – $105,000 (42 listings)from 2011
$1.4K – $3.8K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoB&RFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA33.5 ft
LWL29.42 ft
Beam11.5 ft
Draft5.5 ft
Displacement12,400 lb
Ballast3,459.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.3 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height37.42 ft
Jforetriangle base10.83 ft
Pmainsail luff36.42 ft
Emainsail foot13.83 ft
FLforestay10.8 ft
Mainsail474.6 sq ft
Jib (100%)202.6 sq ft
Spinnaker344.5 sq ft

Engine

Yanmar3YM3029 hpSee all 44 parts →

About the HUNTER E33

Draft – Shoal: 4.5'/1.37 m Ballast – Shoal: 3,579 lb/1,623 kg Mast Height – Furling: 51.92'/15.80 m Sail Area – Actual (Furling):542 sq ft/50.4 sq m P – Furling: 41'/12.51 m E – Furling: 14.58'/4.45 m Holding Tank Capacity: 15 gal/57 L Inboard Engine – Optional 29 HP

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Hunter E33 is a 33.5 ft coastal cruiser designed and built by Hunter Marine (USA), with production records indicating a build year of 2011. While the exact total hull count is unspecified in available data, the model represents a specific era of Hunter's production focused on interior volume and ease of handling.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize spacious interior accommodations and easy single-handed handling over heavy offshore performance.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 12400.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.99, the E33 is designed for coastal cruising rather than serious bluewater passagemaking, though its fin keel and B&R rig provide adequate stability for protected waters.
Comparables:
Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau First 33 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33, as they share similar beam dimensions (approx. 11.5 ft) and a focus on interior space and comfort ratios around 24.

Performance

Comfort24.2
Capsize1.99
SA/Disp18.7
Disp/Len217
Bal/Disp27.9

Estimated Value

Medium Confidence
Based on 11 listings
Low
$40,095
Estimated Value
$41,830
High
$58,120
Inflation-adjusted to 2026 USD

Asking price by model year

41 listings · boat years 19932015 · median $54,950

$0$50k$100kmedian $54,950199520002005201020152006 Hunter Hunter 33 · $85,000 · Maryland, US2008 Hunter Marine 33 · $103,000 · Oklahoma, US2005 Hunter Legend 33 · $39,950 · United Kingdom2007 Hunter Legend 33 · $40,000 · Hampshire, United Kingdom1995 Hunter Channel 323 · $27,500 · United Kingdom2006 Hunter Legend 33 · $44,950 · Argyll, United Kingdom2007 Hunter Legend 33 · $40,0002005 Hunter Legend 33 · $48,0002006 Hunter Legend 33 · $39,9952005 Hunter Legend 33 · $39,9502015 Hunter 33 · $103,709 · Great Britain, Swansea2005 Hunter hunter 33 · $48,500 · OH2015 Hunter hunter 33 · $99,900 · CA2007 Hunter hunter 33 · $65,000 · CA2006 Hunter hunter 33 · $64,950 · GA2005 Hunter hunter h33 · $53,000 · NJ2004 Hunter hunter 33 · $54,950 · MD2006 Hunter hunter 33 · $77,218 · BC2006 Hunter hunter 33 · $62,500 · SC2006 Hunter hunter 33 · $77,218 · BC2004 Hunter hunter 33 · $54,900 · CT2008 Hunter hunter 33 · $54,900 · TX2008 Hunter hunter 33 · $59,000 · RI2004 Hunter hunter 33 · $49,900 · VA2014 Hunter hunter 33 · $100,000 · VA2005 Hunter hunter 33 · $49,900 · CA2013 Hunter hunter 33 · $80,000 · FL2006 hunter legend 33 · $56,7792007 hunter legend 33 · $50,5262004 hunter 33 · $56,4502005 2005 Hunter Legend 33 · $60,9602006 2006 Hunter Legend 33 · $50,7932005 2005 Hunter Legend 33 · $50,7362007 2007 Hunter Legend 33 · $50,8002012 2012 Hunter Legend e33 · $71,1202005 Hunter Legend 33 · $61,595 · United Kingdom2004 Hunter Legend 33 · $60,896 · United Kingdom2012 Hunter Legend e33 · $71,120 · United Kingdom2007 Hunter Legend 33 · $50,800 · United Kingdom2006 Hunter Legend 33 · $57,086 · United Kingdom1993 Hunter 33.5 · $38,070 · Florida, United StatesAsking price (USD)Boat model year

Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 33.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.4K – $3.8K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

8 reported issues across 5 systems for the HUNTER E33, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

5 critical3 major
Rigging3Engine2Rudder1Hull1Deck1

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