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Review of the Hunter 23.5 by Angel E. Acosta

Year built 1994  
Location of boat Miami Yacht Club  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1995  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes, but I probably would not of bought a new boat.  
Gear that's been added Assymetrical SpinnakerKnot Meter, Depth SounderPressurized Water Faucet  
Structural or complex improvements Faired Centerboard and Rudder.At speeds over 5 knots the old shapes cavatated through the water and caused vibration and slowed boat.  
The boat's best features Sailing ComfortLarge Cockpit  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Poor centerboard and rudder shape. As stated above I had mine re-shaped or faired.Shroud U-bolt backing plates rusted and consequently stained hull. I removed them and had them poliished to a mirror finish. This has stopped or slowed the corrosion process.Tiller extension holder (clip) is very fragile. The legs keep breaking.Stanchion caps fall very easy and get lost.Round rubber bumpers on cockpit lockers need replacing about twice a year.Headsail sheet fairleads should be adjustable to improve headsail shape and trimmability. This is very important due to the small headsail on the Hunter 23.5.  
Sailing characterisitcs Pretty good upwind performance after submerged appendages were faired. Reaching and Running pe  
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The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
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