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Review of the Hunter 31_83-87 by Don Andersen

Year built 1986  
Location of boat Panama City, Fla  
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 1987  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Jib Roller Furling Air Conditioning Dodger  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Nice interior Easy to handle not too costly to maintane  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. shoal draft steel keel peels Gray opening ports water tank top gate valves  
Sailing characterisitcs tracks good up wind hard to handle in a following sea  
Motoring characterisitcs motor vibration at 1400 to 2000 rpm -2 cyl yanmar  
Liveability ok for two  
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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