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Review of the Hunter 28.5 by Gregg

Year built 1985  
Location of boat sc  
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 01  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? maby i like the way she sails and comfort is adiquate but she needs something new every time i visit  
Gear that's been added she's got a big 150% roll ferrald head sail, 2 stage batt charger micro wave 2 12 volts  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features her price and the quality that such a bargen buys  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. more deck structureal suppot a 200 pound man makes it bow. repairs are enevatable the table arround the mast is too big  
Sailing characterisitcs hard to balance close halld in heavy breeze  
Motoring characterisitcs hard to manuver in modrate tide  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any the dealer was grate  
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