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Review of the Hunter 356 by TERRY HULL

Year built 2002  
Location of boat EAST COAST ENGLAND  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 16-22 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  
Gear that's been added CHART PLOTTER, WIND SPEED, DECKLIGHT, AUTO PILOT, BATTERY CONDITION GAUGE, HEATING, ELECTRIC WINDLESS,  
Structural or complex improvements NO  
The boat's best features ALL ROUND GOOD FEATURES VERY SPACIOUS SALOON  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. ONE MAJOR PROBLEM, THERE WAS A FAULTY THREE BLADED PROP FITTED, WHICH CAME ADRIFT FROM ITS CENTRE RUBBER MOUNTING,DURING NORMAL SAILING CONDITIONS BUT IN A VERY DIFFICULT AREA.  
Sailing characterisitcs GOOD ALL ROUND PERFORMANCE AND POINTS VERY WELL CONSIDERING THAT THIS IS A BILGE KEEL VERSION  
Motoring characterisitcs GOOD CONTROL AND STEERING ON MOTOR, FAIR CONTROL IN REVERSE, COULD DO WITH MORE POWER TO CONTEND WITH UK TIDES AND WEATHER.  
Liveability VERY COMFORTABLE  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) ----  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any THE BOAT WAS BROUGHT NEW FROM YOUR UK DEALERSHIP ALTHOUGH IT WAS BUILT IN USA AND THEY WERE GOOD  
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