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Review of the Hunter 34 by cliff speicher

Year built 1986  
Location of boat salem mass  
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?  
Owner bought the boat in 1997  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added no  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features speed,room  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. cosmetic problems to gel coat  
Sailing characterisitcs fast in lite air,points well,excessive weather helm when healed over 20 degrees  
Motoring characterisitcs somewhat slow but made cape cod canal against the current,also woods hole  
Liveability very comfortable for (2) people  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) called florida a couple of times for info,got polite fast responses  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any bought from broker no problems  
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