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Review of the Hunter 35.5 by John Bannister

Year built 1993  
Location of boat Portsmouth UK  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added Heater, Radar, Wind generator  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Layout, ease of shorthanded sailing, passage making ability  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Battery charger, macerator  
Sailing characterisitcs Excellent  
Motoring characterisitcs good  
Liveability Very good  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
Other comments Very good, fast and comfortable even in heavy weather