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Review of the Hunter 22 by Bobby Gambill

Year built 1981  
Location of boat Urbanna, Virginia  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength less than 10 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2001  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added getting ready to install depth finder, nothing else except cleaning and organizing, very well equipped.  
Structural or complex improvements none needed  
The boat's best features well rounded boat, can sleep 4 easy, hard to get into trouble in it, lines led aft is great  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. really would love to have a furler, no other problems so far, previous owner fixed leaks at chainplates and ports, but fine now. the forespar spar is locked up, but I hear that is common and cheap to fix.  
Sailing characterisitcs My wife really doesn't like it when I whip it around on a tack, but I sure do love how fast you can make the transition, given the lines aft, seems to move pretty good with little air.  
Motoring characterisitcs like the others have said, you can really manouver easily using the motor swivel and rudder together, I have not motored in rough sees much be have had no problems so far  
Liveability If I was a bachelor, I could easily stay for a long time on this boat, especially in a marina with shower facility, but when me, the wife and two small children are all down below, the need to get topside soon arises, but that may just be the kids and a small place. My kids don't like to sit still much.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) n/a  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any private seller, great guy!  
Other comments I am curious whether I would like a water ballasted Hunter beter for convenience, but I really see quality in this model. Very happy with the boat, sure wish I could find a trailer for it.  

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