Hello Larry and welcome!

I think you'll find this forum a great resource and a place where actual Westsail Owners are happy to provide information and answer questions based upon their personal experience. 

I don't know much about the HC33 except that, when we first started looking for a boat back in the early '90's, we also found the HC33 to be a very handsome vessel. However, when we started talking with other seasoned sailors, the Westsail family of boats kept coming up at the top of everyone's list. For us, we ultimately decided the W32 was the right boat.

We owned, sailed, and cruised our first 32 for about 6 years.  She was simply a great boat and joy to own. Life happens and we sold that boat about 30 years ago. A couple of years ago we decide we had to have another boat and no other would do.. We purchased Questia W32 606 and have enjoyed the labor of love that she is.

Beyond the exceptional strength of design and construction, I believe you'll find that this forum, the availability of parts, build manual, and other Westsail resources are unique among boats now more than 40 years old.

Keep your dream alive and best of luck in your search.

Cheers.