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Review of the Hunter 35.5 by R.David Oberle

Year built 1988  
Location of boat Michigan City, In  
The boat is sailed on The Great Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength less than 10 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2000  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes...It Sails easily. It has more Storage Space than compareable Boats,is easy to Maintain,and has had limited repair problems.  
Gear that's been added The Boat is basically stock, but have replaced the In-hull transducers and electronics for Speed and Depth. I currently have an Auto-helm 4000 Autopilot that I am going to replace this Month. The current one is in my opinion not reliable.  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features General layout of the Interior.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. All the side portal windows leak. Have been unable to even find replacement Seals for them.  
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  
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