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Review of the Hunter 40 by John Bednarski

Year built 1985  
Location of boat Chesapeake bay  
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 5-6  
Liveaboard? Yes  
Owner bought the boat in 1994  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added No  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features It sails were well. it's beam 13.5 and it's head room  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. The water tanks  
Sailing characterisitcs Very good  
Motoring characterisitcs very good around 6 notes  
Liveability It has two heads and it's room me  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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