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Review of the Hunter 26 by Robert Burke

Year built 1994  
Location of boat Oconto, WI  
The boat is sailed on The Great Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2007  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Not without checking a few things first: Make them show you the keel full up and full down. Mine was a nightmare until I pulled and rebuilt the setup. Make sure the hole used for the self raising mast system is not bent out of shape.  
Gear that's been added New Motor Mount, New outboard (upgrade to 10 HP), Upgraded with waterlines and new water bladders  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
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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