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Review of the Hunter 450 by Jan Pick, m.d.

Year built 1997  
Location of boat Newport Beach, California  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength less than 10 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,if I were younger.  
Gear that's been added Furling main, furling jib, Radar, Autopilot, Ham radios.  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features Sails well to weather. Roomy below. Good cockpit-(this has been enclosed by me). Great Radio control from cockpit. Room for Tender 8ft. aft of cockpit with engine mounted. Lift easy to instal.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Refrigeration had problems, now works somewhat. Lewmar hatch at bow has deteriorated. Tach. Volvo works inconsitently and needs replacement. Volvo engine too noisy (78HP).  
Sailing characterisitcs Great to windward in light air. Poor runner. Somewhat tender . I have shoal keel.  
Motoring characterisitcs I have a maxi prop. Runs well up to 8knots full power. Noisy Volvo engine.  
Liveability Very good. Aft bed somewhat dificult to make .  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Somewhat satisfactory. I had problems with dealer who sold me a demo as a new boat. I had to hire an attorney. It took ayear to iron things out. Hunter took a year to fix refrigeration.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Watch out.  
Other comments Great boat for the money. Go to factory to buy new.  

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