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Review of the Hunter 29.5 by Earl Shipp

Year built 1995  
Location of boat Kemah Texas  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength  
Average size of crew  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? YEs  
Gear that's been added Marine A/CStereo  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Cabin Layout make good use of the space availbleEasy to get to things for MainatenancePrice  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Very Large Nav Station in the cockpit - could have been smaller without taking anything away from the boatTraveler on nav station is wrong. Should be on cabin-top with more travel length for better control.Bost should come standard with 130 Genoa in this area. The Blade just isn't big enough!!Folding Prop vs Fixed proipeller  
Sailing characterisitcs Great between 8 and 25 Knots. Overall, it's a very good day-sailer in this range.Have sailed in 35-40 knot breeze and the boat goes side-ways. Not enough keel  
Motoring characterisitcs Motor?????  
Liveability Great for a weekend get-away for 2.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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