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Review of the Hunter 240 by Brad Amundson
| Year built | 2001 |
| Location of boat | Kabekona Lake Minnesota |
| The boat is sailed on | Lakes |
| 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 | 2001 |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | Yes, waiting one more year though. We have a 1 1/2 year old who likes to move around even at 30 degrees of heel. I have had fun adding things and building things for the boat. I have sailed it a dozen time or more for 8hrs at a time at times. At the beginning there was a bit of a learning curve. |
| Gear that's been added | Raytheon Auto Pilot ST2000+ a must have. Roller Furl for the Jib. Solar panel mounted vertically at rear of boat. Eric Lindstroms stereo/accessory cabinet mounted behind the sink (pictured on this web site) great idea. GPS and speakers for stereo. |
| Structural or complex improvements | Not, unless installing Auto Pilots and building cabinetry is complex. |
| The boat's best features | Its is a roomy boat with lots of storage pockets down below. Again the Auto Pilot, Roller Furl and Radio. It also seems to sail really will in light winds. |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | Rudder control assembly was missing a double tackle pulley. I was also missing the boom vang attachment piece for the base of the mass. I would not put a table mount in the cockpit. Bracket is hard on the feet and I never use it anyway. Table does not sit level in place either. Boat needs more cup holders down below. |
| Sailing characterisitcs | We have nearly burried the windows tacking, which is fun. Down wind I might have to look at a Spinneker or at least a wisker pole for the Jib. I do plan on adjusting the Center Board upward for better performance. |
| Motoring characterisitcs | 6hp 4 stroke is a great motor |
| Liveability | Have not stayed on an extended period of time and never intended to with this boat. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | Informing! |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | A little bit busy for the little guy but very nice people. I just hope they realize that this could only be a starter boat for us. |
| Other comments | Its a good looking boat and with more practice should be easier to work with. I'm picky about the care and that takes time. Would also recommend a vehicle with a towing capacity of 4000 pounds or more. Mine tows 3000's and it did pull it but at half the gas mileage. We will be looking into an SUV next year. |
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