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Review of the Hunter 212 by Michael Morris

Year built 2000  
Location of boat sold  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 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? NO Way  
Gear that's been added All options  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features As an update to my 1st review: the boat was bought in fall 1999 for $15,000. It was put on sail Fall 2000 and was finally sold 18 months later! The sale price: $10,000. The market punished me for buying this boat. The market is the most reliable method of boat review.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Excellent people, especially Eric in small boat sales.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
Other comments Don't ever buy a new boat. Instead wait 3 years for the market shake out.