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Review of the Hunter 23.5 by Frank Leisten

Year built 1993  
Location of boat Colorado Springs, Colorado  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew solo  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2002  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes - Great boat to get started in. Easy to sail solo.  
Gear that's been added Compass, Bimni, Fish finder w/Depth, Tiller Tamer, Swim Ladder (extended), Bottom Paint, New Trailer Axle w/Electric Brakes, Seat Cushions, Deck Paint.  
Structural or complex improvements None  
The boat's best features Setting up and ease of Sailing solo (w/dog).  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Bad Trailer axle - Nothing on boat  
Sailing characterisitcs Tender but stiffens out when heeling.  
Motoring characterisitcs Just take it slow and you will be just fine.  
Liveability Have stayed on it for 3 nights with my better half. Not a problem, but then again I'm a Infantry soldier.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Private Party  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Sorry no experience  
Other comments Great starter sailboat. I really enjoy it.  

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