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Review of the Hunter 23.5 by Jim Nimocks

Year built 1993  
Location of boat Florida  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1994  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added Replaced worthless trailer. Rigged boat with gear for spinnaker, whisker pole and replaced jam cleats with cam cleats.  
Structural or complex improvements No  
The boat's best features Easy to rig single handed and sail in good weather. Easy to trailer with modest vehicle.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs Bosat is mightly tender and rounds up in a heartbeat in a fresh breeze. We reef early.  
Motoring characterisitcs  
Liveability Very comfortable for day sailing with a family having twwo small childen.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Very favorable toward manufacturer...they have been helpful in many different ways.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any no  
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