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Review of the Hunter 28.5 by TODD HUNT

Year built 1987  
Location of boat nashville tn  
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? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2002  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? YES VERY DEPENDABLE.DEEP DRAFT POINTS WELL GOOD POWER .HEAD SMALL BUT DOES JOB. HANDLES VERY WELL. FAST GREAT BOAT  
Gear that's been added ADDED CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT.1200 BTU WORKS GREAT POSITIONED UNDER V BERTH 'FLAGSHIP MARINE.24-7 PROGRAMING FRONT ROLLER 155 GENOEA  
Structural or complex improvements NONE  
The boat's best features EASY TO GET PARTS AND INFO.VERY WELL PRICED ALOT OF BOAT FOR MONEY . DEPENDABLE  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. BOTTOM BLISTERS .STRIPPED TO MAT AND REGLASSED WITH WEST SYSTEM .AND BARRIER PAINT  
Sailing characterisitcs VERY FAST 'HANDLES HIGH WINDS. POINTS VERY GOOD  
Motoring characterisitcs GREAT DEISEL DEPENDABLE PLENTY OF POWER BAKS UP AND STEERS GREAT  
Liveability FOR 1 OR 2 PEOPLE GOOD LIVE ABOARD. 4 PEOPLE WEEKEND CRUISER  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) GREAT FOR INFO .GOTTEN PARTS ON TIME .  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any NONE  
Other comments I WOULD BUY ANOTHER GREAT BOAT.