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Review of the Hunter 170 by Perry Eisenschmid

Year built 1998  
Location of boat Ottawa, Ontario  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
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 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Never again  
Gear that's been added No  
Structural or complex improvements None  
The boat's best features Appearance  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. The Hull can't take extreme heat or cold. The Hull just cracked like an egg one winter night. Severe cracks 1/4" thick, several feet long and right through the hull. Check out some photos http://picasaweb.google.com/p.eisenschmid/CanonEPP070204?authkey=Gv1sRgCL3Zp-H_tP-cAw&feat=email# If you research the material they use in their ACP hulls it is made with Luran S. This material has a co-efficient of thermal expansion which is far higher than other common hull materials like wood, fiberglass or aluminum.  
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Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Terrible experience with all aspects of customer service. Starting with their customer service rep, through to their warranty manager and finally their VP Sales and Marketing. All have refused to take responsibility for this defect in manufacturing and they refuse to offer acceptable restitution.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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