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Review of the Hunter 40 by Larry Cummins

Year built 1990  
Location of boat San Diego, Ca  
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? Yes  
Owner bought the boat in Hono  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? I would buy this boat again.. It has been a great boat to live aboard. I lived aboard for two years and it was great. I am 6'2" tall and had no problems in this boat.  
Gear that's been added New Garmin GPS 3205 C.  
Structural or complex improvements None  
The boat's best features The whole boat is great.. Love it  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs This is a great vessel that sails great. It is a very fast boat.  
Motoring characterisitcs This boat motors great too.. Pleanty of power with the 4jhe.. But the Exhaust is too small and the mixing elbow gets clogged.  
Liveability Great liveability.. I did it for two years and would do it again. I put a Frige a Boat refer in and it works great.. No noise what so ever. High recommend this unit with the keel cooler.. It is very easy to install.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Hunter has all the answers and if they don't they can tell you were to go.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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