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Review of the Hunter 34 by Joe Barton

Year built 1984  
Location of boat Forked River,NJ  
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 5-6  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? you bet  
Gear that's been added 155 genoa,GPS  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features roomiest 34' i've seen  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs excellent steerage in reverse  
Liveability comfortable  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) very good  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any not a pleasant experience as the broker also owned the marina where i bought her. i decided to move her to my marina which did not please the owner/broker.  
Other comments 2nd hunter i've owned, i do like your older models. i'm not thrilled with the latest models.