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Review of the Hunter 31_83-87 by Frank Pratt

Year built 1987  
Location of boat Puget Sound, Tacoma  
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 6  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes , The boat had been a live aboard for our son while at college and is getting more sail time  
Gear that's been added New Main, Change out the fuel filter system, Pedestal Guard, new compass, Battery Charger  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs You can balance the helm and sail quite a distance with out touching the wheel. We rounded up in winds that were constatnt at 35 and gusting to 48. The boat responded wll and we were back up and sailing in seconds  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Purchased from Ray at Signature in Seattle, I would buy from him again in a heart beat  
Other comments Fun to sail Right boat at the right price