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Review of the Hunter 26 by ken Greavett

Year built 1995  
Location of boat Clear Lake Manitoba Canada  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2003  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Probably not. It is a little big for the waters we sail.  
Gear that's been added No  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features It is very stable and a lot of fun to sail.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. The wheel steering has broken twice. It is a single cable from the wheel to the rudder and does not seem to be able to take the load.  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Good.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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