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Review of the Hunter 33_77-83 by Ernie Tetrault

Year built 1979  
Location of boat New London, CT  
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?  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added GPS interface for autopilotCell PhoneNew Head (and holding tank)New Running rigging  
Structural or complex improvements replaced mast step reinforcementCut access panel in head compartment to get at oil dipstick on engineopened and resealed rudder (water leaking in)  
The boat's best features good speed without a lot of workvery comfy boat for two, yet room for more  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Mainsail roller furling- a bit hard working (maybe needs new bearings)Excessive propwalk in reverse  
Sailing characterisitcs off wind is definately better than on the wind, although not bad on the wind.Smooth steering  
Motoring characterisitcs stern tends to  
Liveability very nice  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) n/a  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any veyr good. No major problems, and small problems were worked out quickly and efficiently  
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