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Review of the Hunter 26.5 by Bill Carrothers

Year built 1988  
Location of boat Lake Travis, Austin, Texas  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
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 2002  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes, great buy for the money  
Gear that's been added Bimini, BBQ grill, AM/FM CD Player, new battery  
Structural or complex improvements Bottom job  
The boat's best features Ease of sailing, cabin layout  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Control cables for motor, water tank  
Sailing characterisitcs Weekend and day sailing on the Lake  
Motoring characterisitcs Nissan 9.9 still reliable, works well  
Liveability Great two person boat. Could use 6 inches more headroom. Like to have a real head.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Not yet.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Bought it from another sailor  
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