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Review of the Hunter 30_74-83 by Sidney Vandiver

Year built 1975  
Location of boat Key Largo, FL  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
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 2000  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added 1000 watt inverter, 40w solar panel, 2-burner propane stove, 12v refrig., 1850w generator, 35lb. CQR, gps, etc.  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features lots of living and storage space, sails well in light air, more space and built stronger than most Hunters later built.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. water doesn't drain well on aft decks starboard and port of cockpit gunnels. Also, no need for 4ft fin keel PLUS 7ft draft centerboard(no need for centerboard in the keys)  
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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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