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Review of the Hunter 31_83-87 by Carmen J. Daccurso

Year built 1985  
Location of boat Forked River, NJ  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength less than 10 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in resa  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added 150 Genny  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features Great looking, nice cabin layout  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Marine toilet, main halyard track very sticky  
Sailing characterisitcs fast on a beam reach or broad reach, goes to windward well, poor downwind: slides all over the place  
Motoring characterisitcs ok  
Liveability ok for two  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) n/a  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any n/a  
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