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Review of the Hunter 30_74-83 by Barry Gammon

Year built 1982  
Location of boat Tarpon Springs, Florida  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Not yet. Going to add an autohelm  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features Size, comfort and stability for the $$.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Nothing yet. I have only owned it 2 weeks.  
Sailing characterisitcs 5 knot to 35 knot winds. Up to 7 foot waves. Inland intercoastal 1 to 2 foot waves.  
Motoring characterisitcs Same as above when going into the wind trying to move the Hunter from St Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, 53 NM.  
Liveability Lots of space for storage and move around space. Open and airy living conditions. Looking forward to long weekends and extended vacations on board.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Sent a message looking for information on the 82 Hunter 30 but have not heard back. That was three weeks ago. I just sent them another message today so I will wait and see if I hear from them.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Bill Browning Yacht sales in St. Petersburg was great to work with.  
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