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Review of the Hunter 25_73-83 by Steve Weisbrod

Year built 1982  
Location of boat Rocky Fork Lake in S.W. Ohio  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1994  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Absolutely, we get lots of comments from people on the H25s outward appearance too. People like the "real sail-boat" look. The dark green hull with gold stripes, the white topsides with the teak trim and the classic Hunter lines all make Pegasus stand out from the "plastic" boats even though the Hunter 25 was a "production" boat too. Vive La Differance!  
Gear that's been added We added all the stuff to use a spinnaker. Whisker-pole track  
Structural or complex improvements We've done a lot of "cosmetic" work. We painted the hull and top-sides. We stripped the hull below the water-line and applied VCtar (barrier coat) and VC17m bottom paint.We've done a lot of little things to personalize the interior of the boat.  
The boat's best features It is an "overall" thing. The H25 is a sweet sailing boat and is competitive in club races. It is VERY livable and we're always comfortable on it no matter what the weather or season. The boat has a nice appearance and "classic" lines.Visitors to Pegasus who comment on the general impression of the interior are "thats a lot of fine woodwork in there", "this boat has a lot of light and ventilation" and "this is a lot of privacy for a 25".  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. What Id have done different if I was Hunter.The cockpit drain is a rubber hose between two fittings and if it comes off water drains into the bilge.The toe-rail, while its great for attaching things to, has to be caulked annually or water seeps into the boat.The gas tank is in a locker that is open to the interior of the boat so you have to be VERY conscientious about the integrity of the tank, hoses and fittings. Im adding a bilge-blower this spring.The main-sheet traveler is right at the companion-way and "is in-the-way" but Im getting used to it ...I guess.  
Sailing characterisitcs I've sailed this boat in winds to 25 knots and I've never been worried about it's ability to take the punishment. Keep in mind though, that I sail on an inland lake and the waves never get to be more than a couple of feet. On a large body of water 25 knots of wind and accompanying waves would be more than I'd care to do on any 25 footerThe boat "points" well in any conditions. The boat is stable and deals with conditions in a consistant fashion.. few surprises.  
Motoring characterisitcs A 9.9 outboard will make it get to hull speed (6kts) but, damn.. that outboard hanging off the stern really ruins the lines of the H25.  
Liveability The interior of the Hunter 25 is very well appointed with LOTS of wood and trim. I think the brochure says the H25 sleeps five. But if so, four of them better be Dallas Cowboy Cheer-leaders. ;-)Anyway, we say the boat "sails 6, feeds 4, sleeps 2". To over the interior front to back, The V berth is roomy for a 25 and well ventilated. There is a light in the ceiling and weve added a couple of brass reading lights. There are two opening ports and the forward hatch is right over the v-berth. We have a Windscoop that, on real hot nights, we attach to the forward hatch. This is probably the best investment weve made to insure cool breezes when at anchor. The main cabin has a short settee (about 4) on the starboard side and a long settee (about 6) to port. This is kind of misleading since there is an opening that goes forward on each side about 2. This means that if someone laid down on the "short" settee and put their legs in the opening (the settee cushion goes into these openings) the bunk would be about 6 long (cool, huh?). The same applies to the port side except that settee also goes aft into a much bigger opening making a cushioned bunk about 12 long. I guess thats how the engineers figured you could sleep 5. 1 on the short settee, 2 on the long settee and 2 in the V-berth. I stand by my original statement re: cheerleaders ( I know ladies, I know.. its a GUY thing).There are four opening ports in the main cabin (all the ports on Pegasus have screens too) and, between the 8 opening ports, the forward hatch and the companionway opening the Hunter 25 remains livable in some pretty hot southern Ohio summer days. The boat has about 5 6" of headroom. The galley has a nice layout and ther's plenty of storage throughout the boat.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) I really haven't.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Nope, I bought Pegasus from an individual.  
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