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Review of the Hunter 23 by Mike Foster

Year built 1986  
Location of boat Lake Wawasee Indiana  
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? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1998  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added No  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features How it sails, large cabin for its size, ease of manuvering on deck its size. fixed keel and wings  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. my biggest frustration is being able to stop the rudder from moveing in the rudder head. when racing i can feel a twitch in the rudder after tacks, or puffs making it hard to trim the boat out.  
Sailing characterisitcs it is great in a blow. been caught in a couple of squalls and was really happy with how the boat performed. I seem to point well and have finished no worse than 2 on the water against boat of 25 and 26 feet. I love my Hunter  
Motoring characterisitcs i rarely motor except in and out of my slip  
Liveability marignal but ok for a couple on weekend. i really use this boat for daysailing  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) very helpful  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any purchased from an individual  
Other comments i sailed several Hunter both on Lakes and on tours of the great lakes. when i am ready to move up and do only great lakes sailing i will buy a Hunter. but not one of ther waterbalast as i am not overwhelmed by them and find the decks hateful to get around on.  

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