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Review of the Hunter 33.5 by kennedy, Midge

Year built 1988  
Location of boat hilton head island. SC  
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?  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added cockpit tablehubbs meterfuel gaugestern rail seatssolar fan vent  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features handling and stabilitypoints into the wind very well  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. accessability to the oil dipstickchanging the oilstuffing box water dripping into the galley area  
Sailing characterisitcs enjoy the boat's abilty to handle the wind in a comfortable fashion.  
Motoring characterisitcs no problems. Engime's ability to handle the strong current.  
Liveability have done this only on weekends. most comfortable.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) very accommodating.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any satisfactory.  
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