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Review of the Hunter 31_83-87 by Patrick J Lombard

Year built 1987  
Location of boat Captain's Cove, Bridgeport, CT  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2003  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? This boat for the condition it was in and price...Yes.  
Gear that's been added New Mainsail, GPS, Winter Cover  
Structural or complex improvements Planning to  
The boat's best features  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Trapped water between liner & hull...smells  
Sailing characterisitcs Old mainsail pushed boat over to much  
Motoring characterisitcs 5.5 mph with little fuel use  
Liveability Good for 3  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Good  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Don't trust anyone  
Other comments Sails well