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Review of the Hunter 40 by Jay Bednarski

Year built 1985  
Location of boat chesapeake Bay  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 5-6  
Liveaboard? Yes  
Owner bought the boat in 1990  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes,  
Gear that's been added roller main  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features nice layout in the aft cabin. good head room in the main cabin  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. the ac is to small for the boat  
Sailing characterisitcs sails very nice  
Motoring characterisitcs motor very nice  
Liveability nice aft cabin layout, good head room in main cabin  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) no  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any broker  
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