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Review of the Hunter 40 by Neil

Year built 1987  
Location of boat sheepshead Bay, NY  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? Yes  
Owner bought the boat in 2001  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Radar  
Structural or complex improvements Pending  
The boat's best features Sails Great !!!!!  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Poor Yard repairs, and maintenance.  
Sailing characterisitcs I have been sailing from 1979. Have been at race week (Block Island), Sailed around LI race 4 times, Engsin Fleet 21 member, J World Student, Other Sailing Schools. Sailed from Mistic CT., Block Island, Long Island Sound Crussor, Many other ports. NJ,Hudson River,LargeMountNY,etc.  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability Great !!!!  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Purchased boat from Connie's Marine Huntington,New York. They did a great job!!!  
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