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Review of the Hunter 170 by Chet

Year built 1999  
Location of boat New Jersey  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew solo  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2006  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes. It's great up to about 15 kts. Abov ethat the boat is almost unmanagable. Srtong weather helm  
Gear that's been added  
Structural or complex improvements Had a cracking problem at jib cleas and mast. Easily fixed with repair kit.  
The boat's best features Great and roomy in light winds. Fun and easy to sail  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Cracking as explained above. Again, heavy wind nearly blows it down. Very dificult to tack into a 20 or so mph wind.  
Sailing characterisitcs Great in a light breeze. Severe weather helm in 20+ mph wind. Rudder and centerboard come so far out of the water that have little control in strong wind.  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) They wer great to help with the crack problem. Kit is easy to do and makes a flawless repair.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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