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Review of the Hunter 42 by Frederick S. Vleer

Year built 1990  
Location of boat Punta Gorda  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1998  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added bigger alternater, watermaker, GPS.  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features compleat  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. ok  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs a generator is noisy  
Liveability good, but need better sofa's for real live on board. the sofa's do not invite for real relexation.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) helpfull  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any no commants  
Other comments no