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Review of the Hunter 450 by TOM MCNAMARA

Year built 1999  
Location of boat GLEN COVE N.Y.  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? Yes  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? YES,BUT THE DEALER IN MYSTIC HARBOR,NOT THE PLACE I BOUGHT IT  
Gear that's been added VACUFLUSH,WEBASCO HEATING,PLUMPING FAUCETS,SINKS AND SHOWER SYSTEM,ELECTRONICS,BIMINI  
Structural or complex improvements NO  
The boat's best features AUTOMATICS  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs FINE  
Motoring characterisitcs FINE  
Liveability FINE  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) GREAT  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any STINKS  
Other comments NO