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Review of the Hunter 30_88-94 by Howard Stein

Year built 1991  
Location of boat Huntington, NY  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2003  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Definitely  
Gear that's been added Accugage tank monitor for fuel, fresh water and waste 125 amp alternator, Link 10 monitor, 80 watt Kyocera solar panel, 2 105ah AGM batts Optima 800cca starting batt Simrad WP30 autopilot Garmin 172ci chartplotter Fortress FX 16 anchor S&S Fabric 5" Visco-elastic mattress (aft berth) Navman 3100 Wind Inst. Previous owner added AB DCM-12 refrigeration. JSI reticulated foam cockpit cushions. CS Johnson folding toe rail cleats.  
Structural or complex improvements See above  
The boat's best features Sails great, very solid. Very comfortable for two even on week long cruises. Lots of light and air inside. Lots of storage. I like the Origo alcohol stove/oven. Safe, easy to get and store fuel.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Not a fair lead for jib sheets to Barient winches. Wraps are common. Water tank not accessible. Holding tank too small. No usable lifeline gate when at dock. If the lifeline is opened for easy boarding it can no longer hold up the fenders.  
Sailing characterisitcs Quite solid. Have sailed in chop and 27kt. wind. With a reefed main in that wind she is well balanced. Points well.  
Motoring characterisitcs Engine starts immediately. Motors smoothly at 5-6 kts. Turns sharply. Reverse is OK not great.  
Liveability Excellent for its size. With changes we've made (mattress, refrigeration, charging upgrades, tank monitors, galley water filter)she is quite comfortable even for extended cruising.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Any questions asked were promptly answered. Very helpful.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Coneys Marine in Huntington provides excellent service. They sold me my first boat (1979 O'Day) and then this Hunter, and sold the O'Day for me.  
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