DESIGN & BUILD
The Hunter Marine Legend 33 is a award winning cruising yacht, known for combining generous interior space with straightforward, user-friendly sailing characteristics. Designed with practicality in mind, it appeals to owners looking for a comfortable and accessible yacht. She's ideally suited to family sailing in coastal waters but equally capable of safe offshore adventures.
HULL & CONSTRUCTION
The Hunter Legend 33 is built with a solid GRP hull and a fin keel configuration offering a good balance between stability, performance and shallow water access.
GRP hull and deck construction
Fin keel
Spade rudder
Wheel steering
The hull form provides predictable handling under sail and power, making the boat well suited to a wide range of cruising conditions.
RIG & SAILING CONFIGURATION
The yacht is rigged as a fractional sloop with a focus on simplicity and ease of sail handling. The design features the trademark mainsheet arch, which ensures the cockpit is a safe and uncluttered space. Short handed sailing is easy, with all control lines led back to the cockpit, plus electric autopilot and electric windlass with dual controls.
Fractional rig
Furling headsail
Mainsail with straightforward reefing system
Lines led aft to cockpit
This configuration makes the 'Aries' particularly approachable for those newer to sailing or stepping into ownership.
ENGINE & PROPULSION
Auxiliary power is provided by a reliable inboard diesel engine, delivering efficient and dependable performance for harbour manoeuvring and coastal passages.
Inboard diesel engine- Volvo MD2030 diesel engine
29hp
Shaft drive configuration
Simple and accessible engine installation
The setup is designed for ease of maintenance and consistent reliability.
ACCOMMODATION & LAYOUT
One of the key strengths of the Hunter Legend 33 is the amount of space available below deck. The generous accommodation sleeps six in two cabins plus the saloon. The interior feels open and bright, with a layout that works well for both short trips and longer stays.
Forward double cabin
Aft double cabin
Spacious saloon with seating and dining area
Galley with cooker, sink, and refrigeration
Separate heads compartment with shower
Condition and Ownership
'Aries' is a very nice example and has clearly been well cared for under current ownership. She offers excellent value, particularly for those seeking a balance between comfort and manageable size. She is ready to go and currently afloat at Plymouth yacht Haven.
LOCATION & VIEWING
The yacht is available for viewing by prior arrangement.
For more details contact Paul in the Plymouth office on 01752 260086.
CONSTRUCTION
GRP hull and superstructure
Bilge keels
Wheel steering (folding wheel)
Synthetic teak to cockpit seats
Trademark cockpit arch with mainsheet traveller
ENGINE, STERN GEAR & PROPULSION
Volvo MD2030 diesel engine
29hp
Saildrive
Three blade folding propeller
Ambassador rope cutter
DECK EQUIPMENT
Delta anchor
Galvanised chain & warp
Lofrans electric anchor windlass controlled from foredeck or binnacle
2 x Lewmar 30ST primary winches
2 x Lewmar 16 ST coachroof winches
Coachroof jammers
Sprayhood
Wheel cover
Transom walk-through
'Gin & Tonic' seats in pushpit
Swimming ladder
Transom shower
Warps & Fenders
Horse shoe life ring
Dan buoy
MOB rescue sling
Outboard bracket
Emergency tiller
Fishing rod bracket
Folding cockpit table
Flagstaff
Kedge anchor with chain & warp
SYSTEMS
Pressurised hot & cold water
Calorifier
190 litre fresh water tank
Shore power
Battery charger
2 x domestic batteries (120AH each)
1 x engine battery (120 AH)
Sterling inverter
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Eberspacher diesel heater
Portable solar panel
Rutland wind generator and controller
Electric gas solenoid
2 x Camping Gaz cylinders
NAVIGATION
Raymarine autopilot with control head at binnacle
Raymarine radar
Raymarine C70 plotter at chart table
Raymarine C80 plotter at binnacle
Raymarine ST60 wind / multi-display instruments at binnacle
Silva S15 DSC VHF radio
Raymarine digital sounder and fishfinder
Danforth steering compass
RIG & SAILS
Fractional sloop rig
Twin swept back spreaders
Stainless steel standing rigging (2021)
Harken furler
Spinnaker pole
Slab reefing mainsail
Furling genoa
Cruising chute with snuffer
Storm jib
Spray hood
Stackpack & lazyjacks
ACCOMODATION
Double cabin forward
Large aft cabin
Spacious saloon with double berth conversion
Navigation station to starboard
Head/shower to starboard
Holding tank
Practical sea-going galley to port
Stainless steel sink
Two burner cooker with oven & grill
Microwave
Front loading fridge
Cool box
Sony stereo
TV with Freeview box
Aries is a boat that makes ownership feel straightforward. She's is easy to handle and offers a surprising amount of space for a yacht of this size. What tends to stand out straight away is the interior. It feels open and usable with a layout that works just as well for a weekend away as it does for longer stays on board. There is a sense of comfort here that is not always found in more performance-focused designs. Everything is set up to be manageable. Whether sailing as a couple or short-handed, the boat does not feel demanding, which makes it a very approachable option for a wide range of owners.
Red Ensign Marine