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Review of the Hunter 29.5 by Sailm8

Year built 1996  
Location of boat Punta Gorda fl  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2007  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added Autohelm instruments, A/C, Dinghy, Outboard, 200w solar panels on bimini  
Structural or complex improvements P/O replaced mast wil an in mast furler and moved travler to cabin top  
The boat's best features Large cockpit and salon. We have had 8 people down below for dinner  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. latches break and windows craze after several years in the Florida sun  
Sailing characterisitcs Boat is probably a little slower with a furling main but the easy of furling and reefing makes up for it  
Motoring characterisitcs Sto problemock 2 blade prop @ 2800rpm give about 5 kts. Backs up with n  
Liveability Very livable but could use more storage. A/c and refer take up most of the under seat storage. We have cruised as long as 27 days and been very comfortable.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
Other comments Love the boat and would buy another. For shallow Florida West coast waters it cant be beat.  

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