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Review of the Hunter 356 by David Stormont

Year built 2002  
Location of boat San Mateo, CA  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 23-30 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2002  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes--although we have had issues w/the dealer's quality of service.  
Gear that's been added  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any We are very pleased overall with the oat, but the dealer, who is at another harbour, has done fairly poor quality of service. In fact, we they checked the engine and replaced some of the bolts w/bolts that were smaller....therefor, they let water in and may have damaged the shaft.  
Other comments We have observed that sail tuning is essential....we have had problems w/both shrouds and the halyard is damaged due to what appears to be imbalance.