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Review of the Hunter 18.5 by Ken

Year built 1990  
Location of boat Ghost Lake,Alberta,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? Absolutly  
Gear that's been added Boom Kicker,Lazy Jacks,Cunningham.Replaced jib sheet cleats with Harken swivel cleats.  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Easy to sail,lots of room and comfort for a boat this size,looks great.I get lots of compliments.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Haven't had any problems.  
Sailing characterisitcs Don't try to race it.I did and it can't compete.Use it for what it was designed for - day sailing.  
Motoring characterisitcs I have a 4HP,4 stroke Nissan(Tohatsu in US).I went with 4HP because it has an internal tank.You don't need anything bigger in nontidal waters.It's not noisy and reaches hull speed at about 1/2 throddle.Will go forever on a tank of gas.  
Liveability Two are comfortable overnight.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Sometimes they reply to emails and sometimes they don't.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Private sale.  
Other comments I'd buy it again in a minute.Does what it was designed for very well.  

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