Hunter 33 vs 1978 C&C 24 — Comparison
Hunter 33
1978 C&C 24
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 33 | 1978 C&C 24 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 1988–1994 | 1978–1983 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Canada |
| Designer | Hunter Design Team | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,763 kg (10,501 lbs) | 1,497 kg (3,300 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,814 kg (3,999 lbs) | 612 kg (1,349 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 24.0 m² (258 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 7 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L (20.1 gal) | 19 L (5.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 30 L (7.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 33 and 1978 C&C 24 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 33 is a 1980s design by Hunter from USA, while the 1978 C&C 24 is a 1970s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Hunter 33 was penned by Hunter Design Team. The 1978 C&C 24 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Hunter 33 measures 10.06m (33.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.35m, compared to the 1978 C&C 24 at 7.32m (24.0ft) with a 2.44m beam. The Hunter 33 is 2.74m longer than the 1978 C&C 24. The Hunter 33 displaces approximately 218% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 33 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.23 and 48.0 m² of sail area. The 1978 C&C 24, with an SA/D of 18.64 and 24.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1978 C&C 24 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 33 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The 1978 C&C 24 has a comfort ratio of 16.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.85. The ballast ratios are 38.1% for the Hunter 33 and 40.9% for the 1978 C&C 24, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 33 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 151L of water capacity and 76L of fuel. The 1978 C&C 24 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 30L water and 19L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 33 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1978 C&C 24 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hunter 33 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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