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Review of the Hunter 28 by John Murray

Year built 1992  
Location of boat Ottawa, Ontario, Canada  
The boat is sailed on Rivers  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1998  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Dodger, bimini, propane barbeque, lazy jacks, anchor roller, stern rail seats.  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features Large cabin with good headroom and lots of light and ventilation.Auxilary engine provides plenty of power for going up river against the current, and boat is very easy to handle.Boat is easy to single hand under sail.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. My boat is now eight years old, and I havn't experienced any problems with materials or workmanship.The quality is high.In terms of design, I would rate it very good. It has a lot of habitablity for a 28, and that is the main reason why I bought it.On the downside, I would prefer a shorter mast, given the bridges I would like to get under without unstepping the mast. Also I find the cockpit a little small... the wider sterns on the newer boats are a design improvement in that regard.  
Sailing characterisitcs The boat sails very well, even in strong winds.Since I don't like to reef, I often singe hand with the large jib.  
Motoring characterisitcs When I purchased the boat, it was in Georgian Bay and I motored it to Ottawa through the Trent-Severn and Rideau canal system, a total distance of over 500 miles with 100 locks. It handled beatifully and was very resposnsive to the helm in tightly restrictive spaces and varying currents.  
Liveability Excellent for its size.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Have had no reason to deal with them.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any I purchased the boat through a broker (Ward Yacht Sales in Toronto)and found them very helpful in both showing the boat and expediting the deal.  
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