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Review of the Hunter 28 by Norman Schroeder

Year built 1992  
Location of boat Menominee, MI  
The boat is sailed on The Great 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 1992  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? YES, DEFINITELY.I have been very pleased with my Hunter 28. I continue to add extras to it to make it my own.  
Gear that's been added Asymmetrical cruising spinnakerAft-quarter stern perch seatssea swing stoveAutoHelm 1000 autopilotLoranDodger and aft awningRoller furling jib  
Structural or complex improvements None  
The boat's best features Ease of handling: I have single handed it across Lake Michigan several times.]Ease of livability. It is a dream for two, and very comfortable for four. The aft cabin is especially private and comfortable.Stability under sail. It is sea-kindly.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. No problems to date.  
Sailing characterisitcs Sails well in light airs, stiffens up in heavy air. I have alwyas felt comforable and secure in sailing it.  
Motoring characterisitcs The Yanmar 3gmf sails like a dream. It is gas miserly. I motored across Lake MIchigan approx 80 nm for 18 hours at 2500 rpm with an expenditure of 7.5 gallons!! The diesel has never given me any trouble. It has plenty of power in heavy seas to make headway against the wind and seas.  
Liveability See above.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) No direct deaings with Hunter.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Satisfactory.  
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