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Review of the Hunter 34 by T. Glenn Scott

Year built 1984  
Location of boat Clear Lake Shores, Texas  
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 1993  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? I would buy this boat again.Model is perfect for short term needsLot of boat for the moneySufficient construction for coastal  
Gear that's been added Central heat/ACAutohelm PilotNew head  
Structural or complex improvements No complex improvements  
The boat's best features Great interiorFast boat any circumstancesParts easy to findEasy to maintain  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Corrosion on Al spars at SS hardware contactShower and main bilge are pain in buttCracks in the pan at formed stringers near the headNeeded more deck hardware for ease of sail handlingDeep fin keel on Galveston Bay bad idea.Overpowered at 15 kts w/ full sail.Insufficient reefing  
Sailing characterisitcs Don't turn yore eyes for a second or you'll be 40 deg. off course.Then again, turns on a dime and makes change.Not an ocean cruiser. Structure probably OK, but just too light to fight heavy seas for more than a few hours.  
Motoring characterisitcs Yanmar has been a flawless engine. I take very good care of it.In return, has chugged along for many hours w/out fail, overheat, etc.  
Liveability Excellent for 2 people for 2 daysVery good 2 people for 7 daysGood for 4 people for up to 3 daysOK for 7 people for 2 daysFair for 10 people for 2 hours  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Always received reply and help  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Broker kinda sleezy, but aren't they all  
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