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Review of the Hunter 33_77-83 by Dick Liebl

Year built 1981  
Location of boat Noank Ct  
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?  
Owner bought the boat in 1989  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added added Hood 810 roller furling gear, replaced a vent with a solar/electric nicro vent, replaced main sail with a Doyle fully battened sail.  
Structural or complex improvements  
The boat's best features easy to sail, very good headroom, I'm 6.2, lots of ventilation, reasonable speed  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. the rudder post packing is almost impossible to reach and tighten. the chain plates leak every couple of years and need caulking too often.  
Sailing characterisitcs everything from pleasant day sailing to a tropical depression spent at anchor in Lagoon Pond at Martha's Vineyard. Holds a course well on a beat, but wanders around on a reach and especially on a run  
Motoring characterisitcs too much throttle will not increase the speed above 5.5 knots and will result in diesel smoke and residue on the stern  
Liveability we have spent two weeks, with 5 people, cruising from Noank to Nantucket. Could use a larger fresh water tank and a larger storage tank for the head  
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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