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Review of the Hunter 35.5 by Carlton Poulnot

Year built 1990  
Location of boat Charleston, S. C.  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Racing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew solo  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1989  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Autohelm4000heart inverteradler-barbour refrigsea ray lorangarmin gpsmicrowave ovenDowneast dodger/biminicustom shelves and rackscustom battery installationchanged reefing systemrod holdersfiddle rails on nav tablenicro vents on forward hatchgalley fresh water foot pumpbarrier coat on bottomhalon fire system  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features acessabilty to spaces for maintance (except battery location which was changed)ease and speed of sailing singlehanded  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. could not reach batteries in cockpit lockercannot reach head overboard discharge seacockdifficult to locate space for large manual bilge pump  
Sailing characterisitcs fast and responsive, very easy to handle  
Motoring characterisitcs good have over 1000 hours on Yanmar 3GMF .6gal/hrusualy run @2700rpm 6 knots  
Liveability good for person my size 6'1" 225lbs, roomy head  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) good  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any Charleston Yacht Sales good experience  
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