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Review of the Hunter 41DS by chuck Morrell

Year built 2006  
Location of boat Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin  
The boat is sailed on The Great Lakes  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 2006  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Garmin plotter,Garmin Radar,Davits,Chain anchor rode,Honda eu2000i generator, Banner Bay riding sail,Rokina anchor, Icom SSB.  
Structural or complex improvements Replaced shower drain pump in fwdead with diaphram type.  
The boat's best features Speed,comfort,price.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Monor problems only.  
Sailing characterisitcs Fast ...except downind  
Motoring characterisitcs Fast,eonomical  
Liveability Great! Roomy..good storage.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Good  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Racine Riverside is tops!  
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