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Review of the Hunter 44 by wallace shakun
| Year built | 2004 |
| Location of boat | Ky and Ga Lakes |
| The boat is sailed on | Lakes |
| 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 | 2005 |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | We would buy this size boat. For the lake sailing it is excellent. It is a condo on the lake with a full set of appliances for comfort and safety |
| Gear that's been added | Feathering three bladed prop. Covers for the wheel and winches. Interior designer incorporated comfort and utility for two adults and two small children. Lake day sailing requires little in un-necessary electronics to maintain. |
| Structural or complex improvements | None. We believe make no holes and keep structure they way it was designed to mantain peace of mind. |
| The boat's best features | Easy to sail and maintain. The electric winch and the self-furlng main is a great help.The overall boat lay-out meets how we use the boat. |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | Location of the aft a/c may be a problem to get access. Nothing has been a problem that we have not been able to correct. |
| Sailing characterisitcs | Lake sailing is mosty under 15knots. Some gusts to 30knots have caused some excitement but the boat can fall off to ease the mental strain. |
| Motoring characterisitcs | Engine power is fine. Reverse needs to be addresed. Too much side thrust. Have ordered a feathering prop let see what occurs. Bow thruster would be a great help when we try to leave or return to an end dock. |
| Liveability | Excellent. We have not used boat as a overnight condo. The kids enjoy the space in the aft cabin. All appliances are quiet and the generator is an excellent idea. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | Hunter has been very helpful. Our request for support has been excellent. |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | We bought the boat from Lighthouse Landing on Kentucky Lake and they have been available when we needed sailing and operational help. Their service staff is very professional and most helpful |
| Other comments | Hunter manuels appear to be made up from suppliers. What will help is more detail on the circuits, simplified on how systems work and why. |
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