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Review of the Hunter 36 by Dick Burton

Year built 2004  
Location of boat Stockton Lake, Mo.  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2004  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added no  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features The Rig,all roller furling.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. The Sharp flat screen has a loud buzzing coming from the componant in the v-birth closet.The following is a list of items that have yet to be fixed,but understand at this time I have only owned the boat 6 weeks and feel the broker deserves a fair chance to get the bugs worked out.galley faucet leaks,knotmeter,wind indicator,remote microphone,VHF radio,none of these work yet,and some missing blocks for the jib furling line.  
Sailing characterisitcs This boat is an absolute dream to sail and I don't know how you could make the rig any easier to handle,I only wish the broker would have had a bigger boat in stock as I would like more room.  
Motoring characterisitcs no problems.  
Liveability to small,but thats just me.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) na  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any The verdict is still out on that.  
Other comments I think the pedestall is on the flimsy side.