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Review of the Hunter 23.5 by Tracy Dye

Year built 1987  
Location of boat Tenn-Tom Waterway  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 1996  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes.  
Gear that's been added Marine Radio,Jib Bag,Stero  
Structural or complex improvements no  
The boat's best features Layout of cockpit and cabin.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. Cracked mask step and broken spreader base.  
Sailing characterisitcs Boat does extremely well for the type of sailing we do.  
Motoring characterisitcs Powered by a 5 hp. Nissan outboard which does a good job of moving the boat.  
Liveability n/a  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Very helpful.  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any n/a  
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