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Review of the Hunter 26 by Romuald Lagace
| Year built | 1994 |
| Location of boat | Lake Diefenbaker Saskatchewan Canada |
| The boat is sailed on | Lakes |
| How the boat is used | Weekends and longer |
| Normal wind strength | 10-15 knots |
| Average size of crew | 2-4 |
| Liveaboard? | |
| Owner bought the boat in | 1995 |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | I defitely would ,the size of the interiorand the rear birth make it a large boat.In older boats you would have to get a 30footer to have the same kind of room. |
| Gear that's been added | storm jib,compass,vhf radio,bbq,knotmeter |
| Structural or complex improvements | Reef lines outhall to cockpit. |
| The boat's best features | Lot's of room, good sail speed,points good. |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | some leaks,in roof by mast, keel ropebroke. fore stay was to long. |
| Sailing characterisitcs | In winds 10 to 15 knots boat works like a dream.We have a storm jib works great for 20 to 25knots, I should put another reef point in.Down windthe boat is a little slow, and because of the 30 degreesweep back spreader the sail will jibe if you are not on top of things.( note I single hand sail alot of the time and do not have a autohelm) |
| Motoring characterisitcs | I have a honda 8 hp long shaft to works great. I backinto my slip this works best. |
| Liveability | works great have spent 6-7 days with wifeand 2 children. Last summer slept 50 nights on board. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | My dealer was very good, but hunter wasnot that helpfull. |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | |
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