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Review of the Hunter 25_73-83 by Dave Snyder

Year built 1978  
Location of boat Watkins Glen NY.  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1994  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes She is a fin keel with guts and neverlets you down even in 30 winds  
Gear that's been added Depth finderknot metercompasshalyards back to cockpitwhisker poletiller tammerjib tracks adjustablejib downhaulVHF  
Structural or complex improvements Complete customized interior head to toestereo 4 speakersLoads of added woodwork mahoganyMarine head 15 gal. tankreinsulated ice boxelectronic control panelnew better cushionsshore power G.F.I.and more  
The boat's best features Speedhandlingbalancepoints so wellgood interior layout  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Ice box has next to no insulationHad to stretch my neck and arms toincase it in solid foam.works 500% better  
Sailing characterisitcs longest on board 10 days handles well in 0 to 40 knots windhank on works bestget a 110 that has reef points.  
Motoring characterisitcs 10 hp 3 bladeuse tiller and motor tiller in problem areasor reversing Great under power  
Liveability A OK except sitting down hitting head on side of cabin  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) no  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any no  
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