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Review of the Hunter 25.5 by Bruce Baumann

Year built 1985  
Location of boat Northport, NY  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
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  
Gear that's been added  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Rudder has had problems and bilge flooded last year. Bilge water may be due to poor packing around the shaft.  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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