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Review of the Hunter 35 by Paul Strine

Year built 1987  
Location of boat port orchard washington  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1995  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added yes. secondary winches,electronics,new UK carbon tape drive sails. new asymetrical chute,new lighting fixtures, new ridgid vang,new auto prop.and many more items  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features hull style, performance, interior comforts.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. everything works, i do my own maintianence,  
Sailing characterisitcs sails well to weather,points high. sails well all points of sail.  
Motoring characterisitcs motors great with new 3 blade auto prop.  
Liveability nice for extended cruising  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) na  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any na private sale  
Other comments we love our 1987 Hunter Legend