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Review of the Hunter 28.5 by Rick Crockett

Year built 1987  
Location of boat Melbourne,FL  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1986  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? definitely YES  
Gear that's been added DEPTH AND SPEED INSTRUMENTSTWO SPINNAKER'STWO 150% JIB'SONE 130% JIBONE 110% JIBONE STAY SAILHARKEN WINCHESHARKEN TRAVELLERVHF RADIONEW COSMETIC STRIP'S2ND HALYARD WINCHNEW LAST DROP SEAL ON SHAFTWINDOW IN COCKPIT FOR AFT BEDROOM  
Structural or complex improvements INTERLUX BOTTOM BLISTER JOB(2 PARTS)  
The boat's best features THE BOAT SAILS VERY GOOD IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT COMBINATION OF SAIL UP. WE RACE THE BOAT AND WE GIVE EVERYBODY A RUN FOR THE MONEY! WE ARE ALWAYS NEAR THE FRONT OF THE PACK WITH J-24'S,WAVELENGTH 24'S, J-30. "BALANCE" IS THE KEY.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. THE CHART TABLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH A LARGER ICE BOX WITH A HINGED TOP WHICH COULD ALSO BE USED FOR A CHART TABLE IF YOU REALLY NEED ONE..THE EXISTING ICE BOX IS NOT VERY ACCESSIBLE BY MOST CHILDREN OR ADULTS. THE STUFFING BOX SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH A LAST DROP OR SOMETHING SIMILIAR. MAKE THE HEAD COUNTER SMALLER AND MORE ROOM FOR THE TOILET  
Sailing characterisitcs WE USUALLY SAIL IN 10-15, SEA'S 1-3FT BUT HAVE BEEN CAUGHT IN SOME VERY INTENSE AFTERNOON STORMS  
Motoring characterisitcs NOT A PROBLEM, HANDLES VERY WELL  
Liveability GREAT FOR TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN. IF YOUR WITH 4 ADULTS, YOU BETTER BE REAL GOOD FRIENDS!  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT!!  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any EVERYTHING WENT SMOOTH, NO PROBLEMS!  
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