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Review of the Hunter 37-cutter by Michael Fiorito

Year built 1980  
Location of boat Newburyport,MA  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
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 2003  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes,I can't beleave how great this boat sails.  
Gear that's been added VHF,GPS,  
Structural or complex improvements NO  
The boat's best features Cutter rig.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Ports,and the 3QM30 motor shakes like crazy and pulled the lag bolts out of the oak stringers.  
Sailing characterisitcs It is just a great handling boat  
Motoring characterisitcs good  
Liveability N/A  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) The seem not to want to support the older boats but the will point you in the right direction.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any N/A  
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