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Review of the Hunter 25_73-83 by Michael Meads

Year built 1981  
Location of boat Elizabeth City,NC.  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength Press here to select  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2000  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added gps, portable vhs, depth finder  
Structural or complex improvements none needed  
The boat's best features Handles rough water better than some friends 30+ foot boats  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. battery location poor for balance  
Sailing characterisitcs excelent close to the wind, good on a reach, fair to good down wind  
Motoring characterisitcs tends to drown the engine in 3 foot or larger seas  
Liveability Feeds 6, Sails 4, Sleeps 2, it is camping very well on the water,but it is not a moter home.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) has not been needed  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any na  
Other comments it is a great pocket cruiser (small pocket) and day sailer, it's tough enough for first time owners and sails well enough cruising for the experienced.