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Review of the Hunter 280 by ed

Year built 1996  
Location of boat long island  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 96  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added add. battery, rerigged the reefing to work from the cockpit also the vang. the water system needed and exspandtion tank.  
Structural or complex improvements none  
The boat's best features it sails well and has all the the live aboard features that that other larger boats have.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. bildge pump some of the electrical wiring was didnt work other than a few guages that the srnders were replaced thanks to factory the boat has been floorlessy  
Sailing characterisitcs she sails well to weather and have had her to 7.2 knots off the wind is very tricky due to no back stay you must choice a tack that is not always where you want to go.  
Motoring characterisitcs the boat does moter well at full throtle but let go of the helm she will tack of with a slap of a wave. really needes a wheel lock , dosnt back into a slip at well and adds a new adventure each and every time.  
Liveability very functional and comfortable  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) very very exceptional  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any my mother said if can't say anthing don't say any thing at all  
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