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Review of the Hunter 22 by Bob Becker
| Year built | 1985 |
| Location of boat | holland MI |
| The boat is sailed on | The Great Lakes |
| How the boat is used | Day sailing |
| Normal wind strength | 10-15 knots |
| Average size of crew | 2-4 |
| Liveaboard? | |
| Owner bought the boat in | repu |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | Yes, this has been an excellent small boat with a fin keel which makes it excellent for Lake Michigan day sailing. Only drawback is that an outboard motor is a problem if you have any seas.This was one of the best Hunters built. excellent interior and a strong rig, high freeboard, very stable and a good sailor.I plan to buy a a 28.5 if possible. |
| Gear that's been added | Harken roller furler, depth and speed.treads on swim ladder,cunningham, tiller tamer, |
| Structural or complex improvements | None required |
| The boat's best features | Well constructed, strong rig, high freeboard, teak interior. |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | Bilge accumulates about an inch of water, but does not seem to continue. Not much of a problem. |
| Sailing characterisitcs | Points well with a 135 genoa, roller furler,Seems to do well in light air and can handle heavy air and sea. No real problems considering only 22 feet. |
| Motoring characterisitcs | Outboards are designed for flat water. |
| Liveability | Would be ok, but not inclined to camp out much. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | No experience |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | No experiencs, I know Don Pollard of Pollard's Landing well and he must be one of your best dealers, for a small town like Holland.Hunter makes good boats for the money. |
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