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Review of the Hunter 40 by Jim Magruder

Year built 1988  
Location of boat Milwauki  
The boat is sailed on The Great 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 2005  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Too new to the boat to tell.  
Gear that's been added No  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features Not enough experience to tell.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Too early to tell.  
Sailing characterisitcs Too early to tell.  
Motoring characterisitcs None yet.  
Liveability Too early to tell.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Didn't. Haven't  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Nope.  
Other comments We plan to sail the boat for at least two years before deciding what to do with it for long range goals.