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Review of the Hunter 38 by Dane Drasher

Year built 2005  
Location of boat Lake Winnipausakee, NH  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
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Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2005  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes, great value, beautiful boat  
Gear that's been added Mariner Package, furling main, Bose with Flat Screen, windlass, 40HP, Oven, 3 blade prop,  
Structural or complex improvements None  
The boat's best features Immense interior for a 38, Ease of sail handling, striking appearance  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Rotary Main switches wired wrong. Even when in the off position motor starts and all power goes to panel. Fuel gauge in-op. Several small gel coat voids in cockpit.  
Sailing characterisitcs Sails well on all points of sail. Very sweet!  
Motoring characterisitcs Average to low prop walk with 3 blade prop. Yanmar shudders briefly when pulled to idle.  
Liveability Wonderful! Some insulation above the fuel tank would be appreciated to alleviate annoying slosh under master stateroom mattress at anchor with even minor waves.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Haven't.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Local dealer is ok but i have to tell them about issues many times before finally getting results...and I'm not a "difficult" customer.  
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