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Review of the Hunter 34 by Ray Keenan

Year built 1983  
Location of boat Poquoson, VA  
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 2001  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Auto-Helm, GPS, 12 V TV,  
Structural or complex improvements Change sliding cabinets in Salon to have a Open shelf on both sides for TV and Lap-Top. Installed all new counter tops. Made a closed in sliding cabinet above bath sink mirror. Made spot in sliding cabinets for microwave oven behind galley stove. Converted ice box to 110V refridge with use of guts from a new dorm fridge,it will freeze beer... added 700 watt inverter for fridge to run off batteries. Converted Kenyon stove to Propane. Ordered all new cushions from US Yacht. Ordered Dodger from Island nautical. Replaced Lexan in all the fixed windows and replaced all the opening ports too as they were pretty bad shape and leaking too. Pictures avail upon request. (luv2sail21@cox.net) These were not radical changes as we likred the layout of the Hunter 34, mostly creature comforts and not too difficult to do.  
The boat's best features Economical to run and a dream to sail. Especially like the roominess of the Salon and galley area.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Had a couple occasions to need something and they were a great help. Even got a couple decals from them free in the mail...  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
Other comments Great boat I think is under rated by non-owners ... my opinion, but this is my second Hunter. have owned Grampian, Morgan, Irwin too so it is in "my price range"  

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