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Review of the Hunter 33_77-83 by Buddy Redman

Year built 1978  
Location of boat Chesapeake Bay  
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? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1996  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added GPS, Autopilot  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features Handling  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. House batteries.  
Sailing characterisitcs Alot of days with very little wind. Many days with winds 10 to 15 knots. A few incidents with winds 15 to 25 knots.  
Motoring characterisitcs Not alot of experience. The orginal prop was wrong and after a few misleading vendors I was able to get the right prop this year.  
Liveability With limited battery capacity I have not tryed staying onboard unless tied to the dock with electricity.  
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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