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Review of the Hunter 33.5 by Kris Charmley

Year built 1992  
Location of boat Sidney, British Columbia  
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? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2000  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added no  
Structural or complex improvements new holding tank system  
The boat's best features below decks  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs Best test was cross the Strait of Georga in August blowing 25 knotts gusting to 30 on a reach. Boat performed extremely well but felt over we were over powered at times with a double reefed main and a full 110.  
Motoring characterisitcs Performance under power is exceptioanl  
Liveability Very good, we have a 13 and 11 year old last summer they shared the v berth this summer one will sleep on the setee  
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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