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Review of the Hunter 420 by Mike Wade

Year built 1999  
Location of boat San Pedro, California  
The boat is sailed on Open ocean  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?  
Gear that's been added UK Lazy Cradle  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features Comfort  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Blisters, Refrigeration, Sail Cover and lazy jack system  
Sailing characterisitcs Reef Eary or boat is tender  
Motoring characterisitcs Extremely good with the 76 hp Yanmar  
Liveability Good  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Generally Good  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Poor  
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