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Review of the Hunter 35 by Terry Wasik

Year built 1988  
Location of boat Lake Tahoe NV  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1992  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes, it has been a great sailing and overnight boat. Have sailed it winds to 40 plus knot winds and handles well. Very few maint. problems as long as you do yearly maint. Had to replace rudder bearing and that is the only big maint. item.  
Gear that's been added adjustable back stay  
Structural or complex improvements none  
The boat's best features good rigging  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. leaky skylites  
Sailing characterisitcs handles well in heavy wind  
Motoring characterisitcs yanmar is a very good engine runs well at 2800 rpm  
Liveability perfect for 2 good for 4 on a weekend  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) n/a  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any n/a  
Other comments great boat