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Review of the Hunter 22 by Bobby Gambill
| Year built | 1981 |
| Location of boat | Urbanna, Virginia |
| The boat is sailed on | Bays, sounds, or protected salt water |
| 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 | 2001 |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | Yes |
| Gear that's been added | getting ready to install depth finder, nothing else except cleaning and organizing, very well equipped. |
| Structural or complex improvements | none needed |
| The boat's best features | well rounded boat, can sleep 4 easy, hard to get into trouble in it, lines led aft is great |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | really would love to have a furler, no other problems so far, previous owner fixed leaks at chainplates and ports, but fine now. the forespar spar is locked up, but I hear that is common and cheap to fix. |
| Sailing characterisitcs | My wife really doesn't like it when I whip it around on a tack, but I sure do love how fast you can make the transition, given the lines aft, seems to move pretty good with little air. |
| Motoring characterisitcs | like the others have said, you can really manouver easily using the motor swivel and rudder together, I have not motored in rough sees much be have had no problems so far |
| Liveability | If I was a bachelor, I could easily stay for a long time on this boat, especially in a marina with shower facility, but when me, the wife and two small children are all down below, the need to get topside soon arises, but that may just be the kids and a small place. My kids don't like to sit still much. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | n/a |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | private seller, great guy! |
| Other comments | I am curious whether I would like a water ballasted Hunter beter for convenience, but I really see quality in this model. Very happy with the boat, sure wish I could find a trailer for it. |
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