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Review of the Hunter 240 by Mark Kissel

Year built 1998  
Location of boat Cary, North Carolina  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength less than 10 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1998  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? I guess I'll never get over the  
Gear that's been added I've added a depth/speed indicator, VHF, Harken cam cleats for the jib sheets, and drains in the cockpit lockers.  
Structural or complex improvements None.  
The boat's best features Mast raising system makes it easy to setup and take down. Love the bimini and roller furling jib.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. I like to singlehand frequently. In light air, the winches aren't necessary but the jam cleats made it difficult to tack and adjust sail trim while maintaining helm control. It's very easy to bend a turnbuckle  
Sailing characterisitcs The boat points up extremely well. It's faster than most of the other boats in the same size range on the waters that I frequent. Initial heeling from a good puff is quick but the boat seems to settle nicely. Helm is very responsive allowing quick tacks. The reef point in the main takes a good  
Motoring characterisitcs I opted for the 8 HP Tohatsu with remote control in the cockpit. The remote makes motoring a real pleasure around the docks. Since I have the motor in a fixed position, steerage is a little sluggish at very low speeds.  
Liveability I usually sail with one or two other people. The spacious cockpit seats four with room to spare. The cabin is nicely laid out and the aft berth is huge. The hatch in the aft berth allows good air circulation. I opted to get the compainonway canvas which allows me (6'1  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Have not dealt with Hunter.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Purchased my 240 at a local boat show. The dealer gave me a great deal. Upon delivery, the vang strap was missing. Two days later, the strap came in the mail. Nice dealer, goes out of the way to help.  
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