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Review of the Hunter 38 by JIm Kissisnger

Year built 2005  
Location of boat San Diego Calif  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 16-22 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2006  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes I would.  
Gear that's been added Spinnaker halyard Gel batteries Bimmini, dodger  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features 40 horse power Yanmar is great. Lots of room in the aft cabin. Wife can make the bunk without swearing at me. Sound system is great. TV great. Love my plotter with radar. The vertical battens have worked well in spite of horror stories heard around the dock. I have not had a problem.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Water puddles on the freeboard amidships, Cockpit table is in the way. Should have been better designed. A real pain. Refrigerator is convenient but too small. My 336 had more storage space on deck.  
Sailing characterisitcs Will get back to this after a few more outings.  
Motoring characterisitcs Excellent response. Getting out of the slip got so much easier.  
Liveability Lots of room and comfort.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any My dealer was H&S Yacht Sales. They were excellent.  
Other comments We are taking a coastal cruise up to Ventura this June. I'll let you know how it goes.  

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