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Review of the Hunter 37.5 by William Jewell

Year built 1991  
Location of boat Whitehall, MI  
The boat is sailed on The Great Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1996  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Great handling. Very fast (fin keel). Lots of room and easy to get around on deck.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Would like a better nav station arrangement (seperate seat). Vibration under power a little excessive. Would like more engine guages. The engine stop should be accessible to the helmsman rather than in the companionway.  
Sailing characterisitcs Very precise, and with the fin, she points well. Not so good downwind, but good on all other points of sail.  
Motoring characterisitcs OK, but a bit noisy and a little vibration.  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
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