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Review of the Hunter 23.5 by patrick

Year built 1995  
Location of boat Texas  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 16-22 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 spinaker  
Structural or complex improvements cdi furler  
The boat's best features shallow draft and trailerabilityvery competitive in phrf racing  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. small hairline cracks in gelcoat at stress points  
Sailing characterisitcs easy to sail slightly tender as should be in centerboard mono-hull  
Motoring characterisitcs no problems  
Liveability n/a long term, great 3-4 day boat  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) superb  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any dealer - great  
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