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Review of the Hunter 31_83-87 by Bill Lloyd

Year built 1984  
Location of boat Panama City FL  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew solo  
Liveaboard? Yes  
Owner bought the boat in 2002  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes, although now I wish I had bought about 5 ft bigger.  
Gear that's been added Auto helm, new batteries, new battery charger, GPS chart plotter, BBQ grill, dingy & outboard, refrigeration, A/C, CD player, 12 Volt fans.  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features Speed, handling & room below  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. water tankage is inadequate  
Sailing characterisitcs Very balanced helm. Can leave the helm for minutes at a time & the boat will stay on course. Good speed up wind.  
Motoring characterisitcs Handles nicely under power. The 13 hp yanmar could be a little bigger. Prop walk takes getting used to.  
Liveability For the size, livability is wonderful. For one person, there is plenty of room. I have never felt cramped or claustrophic in the least  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) N/A  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any I bought from Turner marine in Mobile AL. the broker was Rick Johnson. It was an entirely enjoyable experience. Turner took great care to deliver the boat in the best possible conditiion. They fixed everything that didn't work, including some things they didn't have to. They are a first rate organization from top to bottom. I would buy from them again in a heartbeat. You sail away from their yard not only with a boat but with new friends.  
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