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Review of the Hunter 23 by Jeff Arnold

Year built 1989  
Location of boat niagara falls  
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 2000  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Hell yes all i can say is thanks kerby for selling it to me. My last boat was a C  
Gear that's been added roler furling will be put on this fall.  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. motor broke forward rev. shifter was easy to fix.  
Sailing characterisitcs Very easy to sail, easy to set up. My wife loves this boat which makes me happy. First day out sailing had it up to 7.1knots. I like the fact that it has a trailer(saves money now i can buy toys for it) I brought the boat home cleaned it when i had time.  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability I will find out this summer.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) nothing yet!!!  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any private sale  
Other comments I wish it was as solid as my C