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Review of the Hunter 34 by Dave

Year built 1983  
Location of boat San Francisco Bay Area  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2004  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes, has been a great family cruiser boat. Will soon find out how it does in beer can racing. Great cabin layout for weekend cruising.  
Gear that's been added GPS, spinaker, new water heater, new lines, stern rail seats, compass, force1 stove/oven, ac/dc refrigerator, cushions  
Structural or complex improvements Install of ac/dc built-in refrigerator  
The boat's best features Handles well, easy to single handle.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs weather helm in high winds, reef early  
Motoring characterisitcs great control, handling in tight marinas.  
Liveability Family loves cabin layout on weekend trips.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) n/a  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any did not live up to some commitments, but overall good.  
Other comments 2nd Hunter have owned. Overall happy.