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Review of the Hunter 260 by Daniel Johnson
| Year built | 1998 |
| Location of boat | Redondo Beach CA |
| The boat is sailed on | Open ocean |
| How the boat is used | Day sailing |
| Normal wind strength | 10-15 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? | Definitely,I love our boat. Handles beautifuly, and looks gorgeous! |
| Gear that's been added | Compass to the pedestal,and a clinometer. |
| Structural or complex improvements | No |
| The boat's best features | Inboard diesel, wheel steering, marine head with holding tank, and the fixed keel.Loads of room, and a huge aft berth. |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | No problems! |
| Sailing characterisitcs | Fast, stable and loads of fun. |
| Motoring characterisitcs | Simple to use controls, and incredible economy with the diesel. Also plenty of power, and ease of starting. |
| Liveability | Loads of room, and extremely well thought out design. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | Haven't had to. |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | Voyager Marine of Marina del Ray was great, very patient with a first time buyer. The salesman, Alfredo was knowledgeable, and friendly. They made us feel as if we were buying a yacht, instead of a just a 26 ft boat! |
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