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Review of the Hunter 37.5 by Darrel/Dorothy Sutton

Year built 1993  
Location of boat Point Roberts Wash USA  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1997  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes. but we would buy anew boat in the same size.  
Gear that's been added ASea b cueReplaced wind metre auto helm  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Simple to raise sails Sails well in light brezesSails well in light to moderate breezes.Under main alone can handle 30 knot winds very well  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Ardic Diesel heater easily fouls and ishard to find service.  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability Very comfortable.,roomy. Difficult to keep moisture out of below master bed foams Tried a rubber carpet under webbing. Mattress is too soft and requires custom sheets. Will buy new standard queen mattress with breathing liner that allows air to get under the mattress. Material in settee cushions is poor quality and is showing wear. Recommend using more durabl and cleanable material.material in setteev  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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