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Review of the Hunter 30_74-83 by john kevin o'brien

Year built 1979  
Location of boat JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1993  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? YES  
Gear that's been added GPS, SOLAR PANELS, VHF HANDHELD RADIO, CQR 45 LBPLOW ANCHOR, 35LB BRUCE ANCHOR, PARATECH SEA ANCHOR.  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features IT IS A SWEET SAILING BOAT  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. LEAKS ON THE PORT SIDE, DRIPS DOWN ON CHART TABLEAND ALONG THE PORT WIRE RUNS AND LINER. DRIVINGME NUTS. I HAVE CAULKED AND EPOXIED A LOT TO NOAVAIL.  
Sailing characterisitcs NO WEATHER HELM AS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SAID.POINTS WELL TO ABOUT 40 DEGREES OF THE WIND.  
Motoring characterisitcs YSM 12 DOES A GOOD JOB, 2,500 PRMS GETS ME 6 KNOTS.  
Liveability NICE, LARGE SALOON. CAN SLEEP SIX, FOUR PEOPLEBETTER.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) N/A  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any VERY NICE,( BROKERS)  
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