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Review of the Hunter 35.5 by John Bourque

Year built 1990  
Location of boat Portsmouth NH  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? Yes  
Owner bought the boat in 1995  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added Dodger Radar  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features livability all around preformance  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. The rudder is loose in the bushing and the blade itself has blisters which i will to repair this winter.  
Sailing characterisitcs The boat sails well  
Motoring characterisitcs Motoring I am alwas chassing vibrations. I have reblaced the shaft and had the propeller balanced twice.  
Liveability Very good  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Very good  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any no  
Other comments no